HK, mainland govts to clean up tourism

HONG KONG - Tourist authorities in Hong Kong and Shenzhen will strengthen cooperation to combat inbound travel agencies' malpractice, Hong Kong's Commissioner for Tourism Philip Yung Wai-hung said on Saturday.

Speaking on a radio talk show, Yung said short-term improvement measures will be implemented to maintain Hong Kong's tourism reputation, following a growing number of complaints from mainland tourists and a mainlander's death in late May.

He expressed his regret over the death of Chen Youming, the mainland tourist on May 22.