Group 1: Tourism Development - The Hong Kong Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau anticipates that the number of visitors to Hong Kong will reach 53.8 million in 2026, an increase of approximately 8% compared to last year [1] - The Hong Kong Tourism Board plans to launch a new global promotional campaign in 2026 to enhance Hong Kong's status as an "Asian International Metropolis," focusing on emerging markets such as cities in mainland China outside Guangdong, the Middle East, and ASEAN [1] - The bureau aims to establish Hong Kong as the "City of Events in Asia" by expanding flagship events and introducing new highlights, including more unique festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival and Halloween [1] Group 2: Cruise and Exhibition Initiatives - The bureau will actively promote various types of conferences, exhibitions, and incentive travel in Hong Kong, aiming to attract more international cruise lines to include Hong Kong in their itineraries [2] - Over 50 cruise voyages visited Hong Kong in January and February, with daily cruise arrivals noted during the Lunar New Year period [2] - Collaboration with the Greater Bay Area and other provinces will be deepened, including discussions with airlines to offer "multi-stop" itineraries to attract more overseas visitors [2] Group 3: Sports Development - The 2023 budget allocates HKD 1.2 billion to the Arts and Sports Development Fund to continue promoting sports development in Hong Kong [3] - The government plans to increase funding levels by 50% for local sports associations to host a wider variety of events, including collaborations with Greater Bay Area cities [3] - The bureau will enhance support for team sports training and optimize the coach training program to improve coaching standards [4] Group 4: Cultural and Creative Industries - The government is committed to promoting the cultural and creative industries, with Hong Kong being one of the top three art trading centers globally [5] - The Art Basel Hong Kong event is a flagship cultural event, and future collaborations for the next five years are being finalized to strengthen Hong Kong's position in art trading [5] - The Hong Kong Arts Festival and Art Central are also highlighted as significant cultural events, with efforts to promote performing arts and international exchanges [5][6]