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Hong Kong launches yacht scheme to capture global market share

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Hong Kong has launched the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme to tap into the global yacht industry, which is projected to reach HK$350 billion (US$44.6 billion) by 2032. This initiative is part of a larger government strategy to bolster the city's yacht economy. The scheme allows mainland Chinese vessels to register and sail in Hong Kong waters, with additional measures planned to attract international captains. AI

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Hong Kong launches yacht scheme to capture global market share

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang,Lexi Tian ·

    Hong Kong aims for share of HK$350 billion yacht industry as travel scheme launches

    Hong Kong can capture a share of the global yacht industry, which is expected to reach HK$350 billion (US$44.6 billion) in six years, a senior official has said as the city launched the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme, with the transport minister announcing new measures to attract…

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