Recent decisions by TIC's disciplinary committees


Duty-free concessions for incoming passengers to be revised

The revised duty-free concessions for incoming passengers are to take effect from 1 April 2007. Please visit the website of the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department for details.


Immigration Department's 24-hour helpline

Hong Kong residents who need help when they are outside the city may call the 24-hour hotline of the Immigration Department's Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit on (852)1868.


Information about high altitude syndrome

Travellers may click here to learn more about high altitude syndrome.


Latest traffic conditions

Snapshots and live webcast of traffic conditions are available at the Transport Department's website .


Hong Kong Travellers' Health Service

Travellers wishing to learn about latest news on health advice may go to the Hong Kong Travellers' Health Service website launched by the Port Health Office.


Visa-free Access for HKSAR Passports

Travellers may visit the website of the Immigration Department for an updated list of countries/territories which have granted visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders.


Urgent call for donations to victims of the Sichuan earthquake
2008-5-16

Members may make their donations through the TIC's dedicated donation account to help the victims of the Sichuan earthquake (Circular C1113) .


Registration of tour confirmation agreements of mainland China's inbound tours
2008-5-16

Members that have faxed or emailed their tour confirmation agreements will receive an acknowledgement from the TIC (Circular C1112 ).


Renew membership by end of May
2008-5-16

Members that have not renewed their membership must do so by 31 May, or their membership will terminate on 1 July (Circular C1111 ).


"6.21 Lights Out" Campaign
2008-5-16

Details of the "6.21 Lights Out" Campaign are enclosed with Circular C1110 .


Download Risk Solutions Manual
2008-4-25

Members can now download the Risk Solutions Manual from this website (Circular C1109 ).


Traffic control measures during Labour Day holidays
2008-4-25

Members may refer to Circular C1108  for the traffic control measures to be enforced at various tourist attractions during the Labour Day holiday period.


Membership renewal
2008-4-25

Members are required to renew their membership for 2008/09 between 2 and 31 May (Circular C1107 ).


Honest & Quality HK Tours

Members may visit the PartnerNet website to see the details of the "Honest & Quality Hong Kong Tours" programme.


Briefing on Olympic equestrian events
2008-5-5

The Hong Kong Tourism Board is to hold a Briefing Session on Olympic Equestrian Events on 19 May 2008 for tourist guides, who may click here to download its details and registration form.


Information on Olympic equestrian events
2008-4-28

As a tourist guide, do you want to share with visitors your knowledge of the Olympic equestrian events to be held in Hong Kong this August? Click here now.


Two years to apply for Tourist Guide Pass
2008-4-18

The time limit for Tourist Guide Pass applications is extended from six months to two years. If qualified applicants apply for the Pass after two years, they will have to first pass the "Knowledge on Hong Kong" quiz and a designated road test (" Tourist Guide Accreditation System ").  


Renewal of Tourist Guide Pass
2008-4-18

If Pass holders renew their Pass more than two years after the expiry date, they must fulfil all requirements under the CPD Scheme and pass a designated road test. When they renew their Pass for the second time, they must also meet all CPD requirements.


Tourist guides speaking no Chinese or English may also get accredited
2007-11-7

Tourist guides who do not understand Chinese and English may also obtain the Tourist Guide Pass through a new channel (" Waiver Programme for Non-English-and-Chinese-Speaking Tourist Guides ").



Two years to apply for Tour Escort Pass
2008-4-18

The time limit for Tour Escort Pass applications is extended from six months to two years. If qualified applicants apply for the Pass after two years, they will have to pass the Certificate Examination before submitting their application (" Outbound Tour Escort Accreditation System ").


Code of Conduct for Outbound Tour Escorts
2007-12-27

From 1 January 2008, Tour Escort Pass holders must abide by the Code of Conduct for Outbound Tour Escorts. Please click here to browse the Code.


How can the franking machine be reloaded?
If a customer books hotel rooms and the admission ticket of theme parks through a travel agent, does the agent need to pay the levy by franking the receipt?
After paying all the fare of a package tour, I was told by my travel agent to pay other charges such as the fuel charge. Do I have to pay those charges?
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Last Updated: 2008-5-16