HK nominated one of world's top 9 sustainable travel destinations

The Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) posted on social media platforms on Wednesday (June 26) that Hong Kong had been selected as one of the world's nine sustainable travel destinations in a study on sustainable tourism published by an international travel website.

In an interview with the media, the travel website said that Hong Kong was selected mainly because of its excellent natural environment, which is attractive to travelers. The newly launched plastic-free campaign is also conducive to sustainable development, enabling travelers to enjoy more environmentally friendly journeys.

According to the EEB, Hong Kong is one of the most diverse cities in the world in terms of natural landscape. There are currently 25 country parks in Hong Kong, together with 22 special areas, covering about 44,800 hectares, or more than 40% of Hong Kong's land area.

In addition, Hong Kong's plastic-free campaign is a global trend that helps promote sustainable tourism.

On the other hand, to enhance public and visitors' understanding of the new legislation, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has been publicizing the new legislation at the arrival halls of the Airport, the West Kowloon Station, and the Lo Wu Station and Lok Ma Chau Station, as well as introducing to inbound tourists the controls related to hotels and guesthouses, so as to raise the awareness of environmental protection and plastic-free amongst tourists.

The EPD has also pledged to work with the industry in the future to showcase Hong Kong's image as a sustainable metropolis.