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A new ocean terminal in Hong Kong will open its first half in June 2013 and open completely by mid-2014. The terminal can accommodate two Oasis-class cruise ships when it is completely open. With the opening of the first half of the new terminal and the renovations for the old Ocean Terminal, Hong Kong can accommodate four ships immediately. Cruise companies, such as Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, are happy to hear this news. The new terminal will be run by its principal owner Worldwide Flight Services and other two minority partners, Royal Caribbean and Shun Tak.
Hong Kong enjoys a reputation of oriental pearl and is a major entrance city for tourists who want to travel to China. The new terminal will affect Hong Kong in three aspects. First, it will increase the number of tourists who travel to Hong Kong from sea. The local tourist attractions and shops will also benefit from the opening of the new terminal. Second, more and more tourists from China mainland can cruise to Japan from Hong Kong. China is the largest Asian market for almost every tourist destination in Asia. Chinese government allowed its citizen sail to Japan from Hong Kong in 2012. According to 2011’s statistics, the average shopping expenditure of the tourists from China mainland to Hong Kong is 1057 US Dollars. Most mainland tourists will choose stay in Hong Kong for a few days before they begin their cruise, and this will increase Hong Kong’s income of hospitality. Third, the increase of tourists may make Hong Kong people dissatisfied. Lots of tourists from China mainland buy not only souvenirs and electric products, but also articles for daily use, such as milk powder and tissue in Hong Kong. They often make local Hong Kong people short of living supplies. Mainland tourists also use public transport during rush hours. Their behaviors make Hong Kong people very dissatisfied. They have protested publicly for several times.
References
Jeanny Yu. (2012 NOV 13). Hong Kong Still No.1 for China Mainland Tourists. Retrieved from http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1081729/hk-still-no-1-mainland-tourists
