Protection for inbound visitors

Inbound visitors may browse the “ Advice for Travellers ” and the “ FAQs ” sections to learn about the protection for them.


Recent decisions by TIC's disciplinary committees


Outbound Travel Alert System

Hong Kong residents planing to travel overseas are advised to browse the Security Bureau's  Outbound Travel Alert webpage .


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.


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.


Ban on subcontracting inbound tour reception services to unlicensed travel agents
2010-7-23

Members must not subcontract the reception services of inbound tours to companies without a Travel Agents Licence or any persons ( Directive No. 188 ).


Ngong Ping 360 Open Day and Preview of Ngong Ping Piazza
2010-7-19

Ngong Ping 360 invites members to join the captioned event to be held between late July and early August (Circular C1276 ).


Rules for Election of Elected Directors
2010-7-16

To ensure that the Directors’ election is conducted according to the principles of fairness and incorruptibility, the TIC has decided to issue the Rules for Election of Elected Directors ( Directive No. 187 ).


Job referral service offered by Integrated Vocational Development Centre
2010-7-16

The Integrated Vocational Development Centre wishes to establish an employers’ network with TIC members (Circular C1275 ).


Briefing on the Rules for Election of Elected Directors
2010-7-16

Members that are interested in the captioned briefing to be held on 3 August should register by 28 July (Circular C1274 ).


Newly revised Code of Conduct for Tourist Guides
2010-7-9

The newly revised Code of Conduct will come into force on 15 July 2010 (Circular C1273 ).


Itineraries distributed to mainland tour groups
2010-7-2

The above itineraries must include the names of registered shops to be visited by the tour groups and the duration of each visit ( Directive No. 186 ).


Registration of mainland tour confirmation agreements
2010-7-2

The captioned agreements must include the names and Tourist Guide Pass numbers of the tourist guides assigned to receive the tour groups ( Directive No. 185 ).


Student helpers available to receive cruise visitors

Inbound agents that need student helpers to receive large parties from cruise ships visiting Hong Kong on an ad hoc or temporary basis may contact various universities and tertiary institutions (“ Latest News ”).


SME Funding Schemes

Members may go to the SME Funding Scheme’s website for details about the Schemes.


Benefits for tourist guides

Disneyland Tourist Guide Pass available now...
2010-6-3

Tour Escorts
Tour escorts must abide by laws of Hong Kong...
 
FAQs
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Disneyland Tourist Guide Pass available now
2010-6-3

Tourist Guide Pass holders can now purchase the Hong Kong Disneyland Tourist Guide Pass from 1 June 2010 (“ Latest News ”).


Tour guides must never force visitors to stay in shops
2010-5-28

Tourist guides must not stop visitors from leaving the shops freely or coerce them into making purchases (“ Latest News ”).


Pre-service tour guide course for English speakers
2010-5-12

The Pre-service tourist guide training course conducted in English is now open for applications.


Tourist guides must abide by laws of Hong Kong
2010-3-26

The TIC would like to remind tourist guides that they must abide by the laws of Hong Kong, including Section 9 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, when performing their duties. Please click here for details of the Ordinance.


Tourist guides need CPD when renewing Passes for second time
2010-3-3


Degree holders may take Accreditation Examination directly
2010-3-1


Knowledge on Hong Kong" Workshop
2009-10-22


Mainland tour guide and outbound tour escort permits
2009-10-9


Only tourist guides appointed by Hong Kong agents can receive inbound visitors
2009-8-21


CPD seminar open for enrolment
2009-8-17


Exemption arrangements for Continuing Professional Development Scheme
2009-6-16


Apply now for Ngong Ping 360 Tour Guide Pass
2009-3-2


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.


Tour escorts must abide by laws of Hong Kong
2010-3-26

The TIC would like to remind tour escorts that they must abide by the laws of Hong Kong, including Section 9 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, when performing their duties. Please click here for details of the Ordinance.


Latest information on courses for tour escorts
2009-12-29

Please click here for the latest timetable and details of the Certificate Courses for Outbound Tour Escorts.

(**People who wish to obtain the Tour Escort Pass must take the Certificate Course for Outbound Tour Escorts organised by the TIC.)


Mainland tour guide and outbound tour escort permits
2009-10-9


When can Doc/I holders apply for a HKSAR Passport?
How to renew TIC membership?
How can the franking machine be reloaded?
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Last Updated: 2010-7-28