The city's major theme parks are forming an alliance to lobby the authorities and improve their image after a series of mechanical and service problems.
Matthias Li Shing-chung, Ocean Park's deputy chief executive, said the Hong Kong Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, which will launch next month, could represent the industry. Its growth in recent years had increased the need for its members to share information and possibly get involved in lobbying, he said. 'It will also voice industry concerns,' Li said.
Its founding members will be big theme parks and attractions, including Disneyland and Ngong Ping 360.
Lo Bing-chung, vice-president for public affairs at Hong Kong Disneyland, said the new association could promote the industry's image.
Citing the several suspensions of service of the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, he said many people did not understand the difference between a service suspension and breakdown.
'People think suspension means failure. But it actually does not necessarily mean a breakdown. It can be a precautionary measure,' he said.
