Lara+and+Max

1. Introduction

The main aim of this research is to pinpoint the source of tourists as well as their spending habits and length of stay. This research is also expected to determine the future requirements for the development of the industry. In this report, I will analyze the gathered data, draw conclusions and make recommendations. Hopefully, my recommendations, which are based on the most up-to-date data, will be useful materials to the Hong Kong Tourist Board (HKTB). The findings of this report are presented with the aid of graphics, and are followed by conclusions and recommendations.

2. Procedure

2.1 Primary data The primary data are from two sources involve two things. One is the records of interviews, which were conducted by the HKTB in July and August. The other is the hotel occupancy rates for the recent years, as collected from the HKTB’s database.

2.2 Secondary data In addition to the primary data, some relevant reports from local newspaper are also adopted as sources of information. Many of those articles are highly related to our research and can enrich the opinions and suggestions from public.