https://www.scmp.com/rss/521121/feed Mr Andrew Lam is a veteran town planner involved deeply in professional research and education in parallel with his practice. His professional footprint covers a wide range of projects of various scale and nature, from all over China and Asia to the Middle East and many other places. He was appointed by the Hong Kong government in 2002 as executive director of the Urban Renewal Authority, taking charge of planning and development. In 2006, he joined EDAW as principal and head of Asia... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Andrew Lam Siu-Lo Andrew Lam Siu-Lo Coldplay’s recent concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium sparked a wave of excitement – but for bassist Guy Berryman, the city’s allure extended beyond the stage. After the shows, he explored Hong Kong’s natural beauty, including hiking the renowned Dragon’s Back trail – reflecting the popularity of the city’s mountain-and-sea scenery among global travellers. How can Hong Kong improve as a world-class hiking destination? One promising solution lies in deploying drones to improve trail safety... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3308956/drones-can-take-hong-kong-hiking-experience-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3308956/drones-can-take-hong-kong-hiking-experience-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 May 2025 01:30:10 +0000 Recent discussions in Beijing over Hong Kong’s tourism have emphasised the potential of its islands and coastal resources for the development of distinctive experiences. Returning from her visit, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, spoke of how Hong Kong could innovate within the tourism sector. Indeed, Hong Kong’s islands and coastline hold vast tourism potential, their breathtaking... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3305876/how-hong-kong-can-tap-potential-its-island-economies-waiting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3305876/how-hong-kong-can-tap-potential-its-island-economies-waiting?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:30:08 +0000