Tourism Impact
Assignment Title:
Tourism Impacts on New Cruise Terminal at Kai Tak
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Analysis 4. Conclusion 5. References Introduction
Hong Kong in Chinese literally translates into “Fragrant Harbour”. Victoria Harbour is the heart and soul of Hong Kong, which is famous as being one of the world’s greatest commercial and trading centres. Its natural harbour is capable to support even the largest ships because of its natural depth of more than 50 feet[1].
Hong Kong will start building its new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal next year in the hopes of developing into a premier cruise hub in the region. It seems a new role has been found for the old Kai Tak airport in the heart of Hong Kong. Keeping it 's role as an arrival and departure point for travellers.
The Hong Kong government is interested in developing facilities to maintain and strengthen the economy. The new cruise terminal will allow Hong Kong contend for the position of being “The Miami of the East”. Hong Kong already has the major factors which draw tourists to travel- a dizzying array of shopping arcades and the natural beauty of Hong Kong’s harbour and mountains. The cruise industry could be a huge market that Hong Kong may increase the amount of money spent by tourists on housing, eating, and enjoying what the city has to offer.
Background
In 1924, the Kai Tak site was owned by Ho Kai and Au Tak, who planned to build private housing. The plan failed and the reclaimed piece of land was given to the government. Kai Tak was used by the Royal Air Force until 1936, when it was transformed into an airport. Kai Tak International Airport closed in 1998, due to the Chek Lap Kok, a larger Hong Kong International Airport, was constructed in its place.
The idea of the development of the new cruise terminal in Kai Tak is to achieve a world-class Harbour District, because of the limited land available around the Victoria Harbour which
Tourism Impacts on New Cruise Terminal at Kai Tak
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Analysis 4. Conclusion 5. References Introduction
Hong Kong in Chinese literally translates into “Fragrant Harbour”. Victoria Harbour is the heart and soul of Hong Kong, which is famous as being one of the world’s greatest commercial and trading centres. Its natural harbour is capable to support even the largest ships because of its natural depth of more than 50 feet[1].
Hong Kong will start building its new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal next year in the hopes of developing into a premier cruise hub in the region. It seems a new role has been found for the old Kai Tak airport in the heart of Hong Kong. Keeping it 's role as an arrival and departure point for travellers.
The Hong Kong government is interested in developing facilities to maintain and strengthen the economy. The new cruise terminal will allow Hong Kong contend for the position of being “The Miami of the East”. Hong Kong already has the major factors which draw tourists to travel- a dizzying array of shopping arcades and the natural beauty of Hong Kong’s harbour and mountains. The cruise industry could be a huge market that Hong Kong may increase the amount of money spent by tourists on housing, eating, and enjoying what the city has to offer.
Background
In 1924, the Kai Tak site was owned by Ho Kai and Au Tak, who planned to build private housing. The plan failed and the reclaimed piece of land was given to the government. Kai Tak was used by the Royal Air Force until 1936, when it was transformed into an airport. Kai Tak International Airport closed in 1998, due to the Chek Lap Kok, a larger Hong Kong International Airport, was constructed in its place.
The idea of the development of the new cruise terminal in Kai Tak is to achieve a world-class Harbour District, because of the limited land available around the Victoria Harbour which
References: Chu, Winston (2004). Saving Hong Kong’s Harbour, University College London Chu, Winston (2006) Coggins Jr, Andrew(2005). Questions and Answers regarding Plans for Hong Kong’s New Cruise Terminals. University of Hong Kong. Kai Tak Planning Review(2005). Hong Kong: Planning Department. Kai Tak Planning Review(2010). Hong Kong: Planning Department. Kowloon Bay (2010) Wikipedia. Tsang, Donald (2005). West Kowloon- New concept, new thinking http://www.hplb.gov.hk/wkcd/eng/public_consultation/intro.htm ----------------------- [1] Coggins Jr, Andrew(2005). Questions and Answers regarding Plans for Hong Kong’s New Cruise Terminals. University of Hong Kong. [2] Kai Tak Planning Review(2010). Hong Kong: Planning Department. [3] Kai Tak New Cruise Teminal, Explanatory Note on Proposed User Requirements for Terminal Operation and Ancillary Facilities. Hong Kong Tourism Commission (2009) [4] Kai Tak Planning Review(2005) [7] West Kowloon- New concept, new thinking. Tsang, Donald (2005) [8] Kowloon Bay (2010) Wikipedia. [9] “Saving Hong Kong’s Harbour”, Chu, Winston (2004).