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Opening the Skies
Thursday, October 6, 2005, Island Shangri-La


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8.30 Registration and welcome refreshments

9.00 Welcome remarks

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9.10 Opening Presentation - Liberalisation

Andrew Drysdale, Regional Vice President Asia/Pacific, International Air Transport Association (IATA)


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9.40 Panel Discussion Session 1 - Hong Kong's air services regime: where we are now, and why it's like this

Why current policy is as it is - the historical context
The economic benefits and costs of the current regime - who benefits and who loses
What changes are taking place elsewhere in the world
Regional developments and their impact on Hong Kong

Moderator:
Russell Barling, Transport and Logistics Correspondent, South China Morning Post

Panelist:
Andrew Drysdale, Regional Vice President Asia/Pacific, International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Wilson Fung, Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Labour (Economic Development), Government of HKSAR
Michael Enright, Sun Hung Kai Properties Professor, School of Business, The University of Hong Kong
Andrew Tse, CEO, Hong Kong Express Airways Limited
Antony Tyler, Chief Operating Officer, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Russell Barling, Transport and Logistics Correspondent, South China Morning Post

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10.30 Morning tea/coffee

10.45 Panel Discussion Session 2 - Should liberalisation be accelerated: the case for, the case against

What would the impact of faster liberalisation be on passengers and other users?
Should the government be more pro-active in pursing change?
How can Hong Kong's long-term position as an aviation hub best be ensured?
How can the interests of airlines and users best be balanced?
What specific changes should be made in current policy - and when?

Moderator:
Russell Barling, Transport and Logistics Correspondent, South China Morning Post

Panelist:
Andrew Drysdale, Regional Vice President Asia/Pacific, International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Wilson Fung, Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Labour (Economic Development), Government of HKSAR
Michael Enright, Sun Hung Kai Properties Professor, School of Business, The University of Hong Kong
Andrew Tse, CEO, Hong Kong Express Airways Limited
Antony Tyler, Chief Operating Officer, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Russell Barling, Transport and Logistics Correspondent, South China Morning Post

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11.55 Closing Remarks

12.00 End of Seminar

 

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