Question

Subject: Tourism and Transport

From the planning stage to the opening of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in 2013, the Hong Kong Government have been working hard to promote the development of cruise industry in Hong Kong.

1. Discuss why the Hong Kong government is doing so and if Hong Kong is up for the challenge.   
2. What potential benefits it might bring to Hong Kong.
3. What potential environment problems it might create and suggest potential solutions.

Answer 1

a)The new Kai Tak Terminal is the world's one of the best terminal with its best location, capacity, architecture, and diversified segmented facilities. it constructed on the site of Hong Kong’s former airport, at the tip of the old runway. the terminal will have the capacity to berth two large 360-meter-long vessels, each with more than 4,000 passengers and over 2,000 crew, as well as anticipating the demands of the next generation of larger ships. this particular terminal has been dedicated to the Tourism department with all world-class facilities and advancement. In this project, the HongKong government had tried to incorporate all possible measures to minimize the risk related to cruise tourism without losing its main objective.

b) This cruise is having well designed and multifunctional uses. this is mainly going to be used for tourism purposes. The design is highly flexible, incorporating spaces that are suitable for alternative functions and enabling the building to be used all year round, fully utilizing ‘downtime’. The spacious interior spans just over 42 meters and the waiting areas can be converted into a venue for performances, events, and exhibitions, supported by a variety of restaurants and shops. The sustainable design also combines a number of energy-saving measures, as well as generating power from renewable sources and making use of recycled rainwater for cooling.

c) cruise tourism faces a huge problem due to its impact on environmental impact. it needs an environmentally sustainable design and safety of the passenger. Adequate port infrastructure is also required. if we will discuss the Kai Tak cruise it has tried to take care of all these issues with its sustainable energy-saving measure with generating power from renewable resources and making use of recycled rainwater for cooling. so compare to other cruise turism Kai Tak cruise is approved for the present level of requirment.