Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) Chairman Dr Pang Yiu-kai announced the appointment of Mr Dane Cheng as Executive Director of the HKTB. The appointment is effective from 1 November 2019.
Dr Pang said Mr Dane Cheng had considerable experience of marketing and management in the tourism industry, making him the ideal candidate for the Executive Director position. “I am confident that Mr Cheng’s profound knowledge of the Hong Kong, Mainland and international markets combined with his excellent management skills will help the HKTB continue to promote Hong Kong worldwide with effective marketing strategy,” he said. Mr Dane Cheng is a veteran in the travel and tourism industry. After graduating from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1986, he joined the Cathay Pacific Airways and held senior positions in general management, marketing, communications and international affairs in various regions. He possesses over 30 years of deep industry knowledge in travel and tourism.