Information Bulletin - World Statistics Congress

Internet connection
Most hotels have broadband Internet access.
Free WiFi service is available at the Hong Kong International Airport. There is also free GovWiFi service
(www.gov.hk/en/theme/wifi/program/index.htm) in some 400 government premises. You can access the Internet
for free at many cafés in town. The service is also available in some Mass Transit Railway (MTR) stations, the
Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s Business InfoCentre and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre (the venue of the 59 th WSC).
Smoking ban
Service charge and tax
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places, including restaurants, karaokes, malls and bars. The smoking ban
is also implemented on public transport carriers, public transport facilities and in both indoor and outdoor areas of
some premises such as public beaches and swimming pools, escalators, the Hong Kong Wetland Park. No person shall
smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in designated no smoking areas, or else will be liable to a fixed penalty
of HK$1,500.
Most restaurants and hotels add a 10% service charge to the bill. Airport tax of HK$120 is usually included in the airline ticket. No Value
Added Tax (VAT) or sales tax is applicable for purchases made in Hong Kong.
Travel insurance
Insurance
Participants are advised to arrange for their own travel insurance before visiting Hong Kong.
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