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Suyin Haynes introducing a street art by French artist Elsa A mural of Hollywood stars by Rob Sketcherman outside
Jean de Dieu to tourists Madera Hollywood Hotel in Central
on “Diversifying Hong Kong’s Attrac- billion. acter and effectively divert tourists ac-
tions to Boost Tourism” released by Lawmaker Yiu Si-wing pointed cording to their demands.”
Youth Research Centre in 2016. out the problem of unbalanced invest-
In terms of tourism resources, ment in local tourism resources in a
grants are allocated to preserve new Legislative Council meeting on No-
historical and cultural landmarks in vember 7, 2018. Edited by Valerie Wan
various districts such as Central and In the meeting, he cited the lack
Western District and West Kowloon of concerted efforts of different gov-
Cultural District, and to conserve ernment departments to conserve
natural scenic beauty like Hong Kong antiquities, rural environment, coun-
UNESCO Global Geopark. But most try parks and hiking trails as the ex-
resources are given to major tour- amples. “If Hong Kong can make full
ist attractions. Some recent examples use of its unique local culture, green
are the expansions of Ocean Park and tourism, and ecotourism,” he said. “It
Disneyland which cost almost HK$20 would really add to our tourism char-
Inspired by the Kowloon Walled City, the mural by Alex Croft on Graham Street is a popular photo spot for tourists
