The Director of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Rosamund Law, recently stated at an event that with diverse tourism resources, Hong Kong has attracted approximately 45 million visitors in the first 11 months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 12%, surpassing the total number of visitors in 2024. Luo Shupei said that the smooth opening and operation of Kai Tak Sports Park has greatly enhanced Hong Kong's ability and confidence in hosting major events. The 15th National Games not only promotes the integration and sports development of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, but also provides valuable promotion opportunities for Hong Kong. The combination of sports events and tourist attractions brings new experiences to visitors to Hong Kong. The tourism industry has begun to seize these opportunities, especially by launching a number of tailored Greater Bay Area tourism products for the National Games. These efforts have paid off, with over 1.7 million visitors to Hong Kong during the National Games, a year-on-year increase of 19%. Luo Shupei mentioned that as the highest level comprehensive sports event in the country, the 15th National Games has historical significance - it is the first time that the three regions of the Greater Bay Area have jointly organized it. This not only promotes sports exchanges and cooperation within the Greater Bay Area, but also provides valuable experience for Hong Kong to jointly organize large-scale and cross-border events with other cities in the Greater Bay Area. More importantly, this unprecedented joint hosting arrangement reflects the successful practice of "One Country, Two Systems" and fully proves that the three regions can leverage their respective advantages and work together to achieve extraordinary results. Luo Shupei emphasized that various major events are not just entertainment activities, but also powerful engines for promoting urban development, and important pillars for consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international metropolis. (New Society)