Peter Lam to return as chair of Hong Kong Tourism Board, ex-commerce chief to replace him at trade body

[HKFP] - 02/19/2025

Peter Lam is set to return as chair of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), replacing outgoing chief Pang Yiu-kai on April 1. Lam, 67, served as HKTB chair from 2013 to 2019. He currently heads the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and is chair of Lai Sun Group. Lam will serve as the […]



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