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Travel Authority Revokes Licenses Over Coercion Scandal

4/13/2026

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The Travel Industry Authority revoked the licenses of Star Link Travel Limited and tour guide Kuk Wa.
The Authority found that Star Link Travel Limited failed to prevent coercion during tours from January to March.
Kuk Wa coerced mainland Chinese tourists into purchasing items and allegedly made inappropriate remarks and threats.
The Authority said these actions breached licensing conditions and harmed Hong Kong's tourism industry's reputation.

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The Travel Industry Authority revoked the licenses of Star Link Travel Limited and tour guide Kuk Wa.
The Authority found that Star Link Travel Limited failed to prevent coercion during tours from January to March.
Kuk Wa coerced mainland Chinese tourists into purchasing items and allegedly made inappropriate remarks and threats.
The Authority said these actions breached licensing conditions and harmed Hong Kong's tourism industry's reputation.