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Hong Kong eases licensing for rural tourism accommodations

Hong Kong has relaxed its licensing requirements for rural guest houses and campsites to boost tourism. The Home Affairs Department has released new guides offering greater flexibility in building and fire safety standards for village houses and holiday campsites. These changes aim to encourage more accommodation options outside of urban areas, aligning with the government's broader initiative to promote rural tourism. AI

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Hong Kong eases licensing for rural tourism accommodations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

    Hong Kong has relaxed its licensing requirements for rural holiday camps and village guest houses, allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements for some properties to encourage more tourist accommodation options outside urban areas. The Home Affairs Depar…