HK budget delivers US$19 mil bonus for convention and exhibition industry

HONG KONG US$19 million has been earmarked by the Hong Kong government to promote the city's convention and exhibition industry over the next five years. The funding was one of three proposals in the SAR's 2008-09 budget specifically designed to support the industry."Tourism, is a pillar industry of our economy," said John Tsang, financial secretary, announcing the measures.