HK tourism board cuts budget
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The Hong Kong Tourism Board, currently under scrutiny by lawmakers over its poor governance and lavish spending, is seeking HK$330 million (US$42 million) for overseas promotions in the next financial year.
Executive director Anthony Lau Chun-hon, said the promotional budget is about HK$19 million less compared to the last financial year, The Standard reported.
The board has been criticised over its poor practices, the latest being the recruitment of former general managers which did not go through open recruitment procedures, the report said.
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