{
  "id": 7276169,
  "title": "'Booking system key to high-quality ecotourism'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/booking-system-key-to-high-quality-ecotourism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T08:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1869953-20260914.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong's government has been urged to establish a reservation system for all popular ecotourism locations in order to provide high-quality ecotourism experiences. This recommendation was made by lawmaker Perry Yiu following a survey conducted by his office and the New Youth Forum. The survey found that the majority of approximately 650 residents polled believed the city's countryside resources are worth developing into high-quality ecotourism sites. Notably, 76 percent of respondents thought a booking system was necessary. Yiu suggested that the government could learn from the recent real-name reservation trial scheme for the Po Pin Chau trail in Sai Kung East Country Park and apply similar crowd management techniques to ecotourism development. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of the pilot scheme once it concludes. Yiu also recommended the formation of an interdepartmental ecotourism coordination team to streamline the permit application process and the establishment of a certification scheme for travel agencies and tour guides with specialized ecological knowledge. Tommy Tam, chairman of the Travel Industry Council, supported the idea, stating that only accredited tour guides should be allowed to lead tours at certain ecological attractions. Tam also proposed that the Travel Industry Authority should monitor social media platforms to curb unlicensed tour groups, ensuring better protection for tourists.",
  "summary": "The government has been urged to roll out a reservation system for all popular ecotourism spots as part of its approach to offer high-quality ecotourism in Hong Kong. The call made by lawmaker Perry Yiu on Monday came after his office and the New Youth Forum found that a majority of the about 650 residents they polled last month agreed the city’s countryside resources are worth developing into…",
  "key_points": [
    "Government urged to create reservation system for ecotourism sites.",
    "76% of surveyed residents support booking system necessity.",
    "Proposed interdepartmental team and certification scheme for tour guides."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "'Booking system key to high-quality ecotourism'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/booking-system-key-to-high-quality-ecotourism-7276705",
        "published": "2026-09-14T08:23:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}