Hong Kong’s tourism sector should consider offering promotional packages including hotel discounts to spectators at the coming National Games, which the city will co-host in November, authorities have said. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Monday that a unified ticket sales platform would be used for all Games events to be held in Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau, with more details to be announced soon. She said once the Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee had finalised ticketing policies, her bureau would encourage the tourism sector to develop various packages, with a view to attracting mainland Chinese and overseas visitors to attend the Games and explore Hong Kong. “We have already got in touch with the tourism sector and hope that it can introduce some packages or discounts,” Law told a meeting of the Legislative Council’s home affairs, culture and sports panel. “When the ticketing arrangements are announced, all host cities will work together to tackle issues such as demand exceeding supply and scalping.” Tickets will be available via the official website and mobile applications, as well as offline channels such as official outlets and booths at venues. She added that smooth execution of the Games could open more possibilities for the Greater Bay Area to organise future mega sporting events. Lawmaker Vincent Cheng Wing-shun urged the organisers to explore more promotional possibilities once the final ticketing information was released. “People can travel to Hong Kong to watch some events, while some Hongkongers also want to travel to Guangzhou for other events,” Cheng said. “Maybe we can learn from the experiences of the Paris Olympic Games last year to promote some packages to provide both local experiences and tickets.” Another lawmaker, Kenneth Lau Ip-keung, asked whether the National Games torch run would include key landmarks, such as Kai Tak Sports Park, The Peak and Golden Bauhinia Square, to promote the idea that “tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong”. Law said the government was still in discussions with the General Administration of Sport of China, as well as Guangdong and Macau authorities, and no details could be provided so far. Hong Kong will co-host the 15th National Games from November 9 to 21, as well as the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games from December 8 to 15, together with Guangdong and Macau. Around 2,300 athletes and 1,000 delegation officials, including coaches and team physicians, and 800 technical officials will be present in Hong Kong for the two Games. Among them, around 1,600 athletes, 700 delegation officials, and 600 technical officials are expected to join Games events in the city. For accommodation and catering, officials confirmed that existing hotel facilities would be utilised to serve the delegations, with no new venues being constructed specifically. Hong Kong will host fencing, track cycling, rugby sevens, golf, triathlon, beach volleyball, men’s handball and under-22 men’s basketball for the National Games. Kai Tak Stadium, Victoria Park, the Hong Kong Coliseum, Kai Tak Arena, the Hong Kong Velodrome, Fanling Golf Course and Victoria Harbour are among the locations for events.