Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

Given that the Hong Kong government espouses the principle of “conservation in the south” of Lantau, has set up the Sustainable Lantau Office and recently invited expressions of interest to build the South Lantau Eco-recreation Corridor, you might expect that this project fully embraces the principles of sustainability and ecotourism. The United Nations defines ecotourism…

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Editorial | Landing ‘Skytopia’ in economic turbulence a challenge for Hong Kong airport

Editorial | Landing ‘Skytopia’ in economic turbulence a challenge for Hong Kong airport

Following a bumpy take-off in 1998, Hong Kong International Airport has been consistently rated one of the world’s best, and justifiably so. It is now aiming even higher with an ambitious HK$100 billion (US$12.83 billion) makeover to become “the landmark of Asia”, with top tourism, cultural, entertainment and commercial facilities unrivalled by any other aviation…

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