29 June 2000Newly organised Hong Kong Inbound Tour Operators Association recently held the first of its quarterly overseas mini travel marts in Bangkok. Some 29 members met 200 executives of travel agencies, hotels and airlines.
HKITOA chair Paul Leung said the event was important for touching base and networking with the market, especially for members who are trying to establish a foothold in the market. Bangkok was chosen as the first venue for the travel mart because of its growing traffic to Hong Kong, he said.
The association, which was launched in early this month, aims to strengthen as well as monitor inbound tour operations in Hong Kong.