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The Housing Society, responsible for subsidized housing estates in Sha Tau Kok, should make use of technology to nip in the bud potential tourism disruptions for residents after opening up the border town, said the district's rural committee's vice-chairman, Tsang Tuk-on.
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Tsang said yesterday that apart from adding management staff, the society should also install more CCTVs.
This came after all areas except for Chung Ying Street were opened up to visitors from Monday, with the daily cap on tourism numbers set at 1,000.
Tsang said the only worry for residents was the traffic burden posed by visitors and that the committee has suggested bus stations be set up in Tai Po and Tai Wo for routes heading to and from Sha Tau Kok.
The Transport Bureau was also urged to use Lung Shan Tunnel to ease the traffic toll.
"It would not only save time for tourists, but also make it more convenient for residents," Tsang said.
Tsang said tourists who also want to visit nearby attractions such as Lai Chi Wo and Ap Chau can now enjoy a round-trip ferry ticket of HK$80 to and from Sha Tau Kok that is valid for seven days.
The government has announced incentives starting this year, with travel agents that run tours covering at least two in-depth tourism spots and one interactive experience eligible to receive HK$200 per visitor, capped at HK$20,000 per tour.
Agents are also encouraged to run thematic tours that involve national history, green ecology, marine, traditional culture, pop culture and creative experiences with a HK$400 incentive, capped at HK$40,000 per tour.
Agents cap apply for the in-depth travel incentives from Monday to July 31.
Details of the scheme for thematic travel will be revealed this month.
