Ultra-Low-Priced Hong Kong Tours Persist Despite Crackdown
Despite increased government regulations, ultra-low-priced tour packages in Hong Kong, which rely on commissions and pressure mainland Chinese tourists into making additional purchases, remain common. This business model faces renewed scrutiny following the revocation of licenses for a travel agency and its guide due to suspected coerced shopping incidents.
Ultra-low-priced Hong Kong tour packages reliant on commissions and pushing mainland Chinese visitors to make additional purchases remain prevalent despite tighter government regulations, the South China Morning Post has found. The business model has come under renewed scrutiny after the Travel Industry Authority revoked the licences of a travel agency and its tour guide over four cases of suspected coerced shopping between January and March. The practice has also prompted concerns about the...