The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) is an academic unit within the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and according to the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research (August 2005 issue), the School was ranked among the world's top four academic institutions in hospitality and tourism based on research and scholarly activities.

Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI): a research institute established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to undertake public policy research.

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB): a Government-subvented body, was founded on 1 April 2001 under the HKTB Ordinance. The HKTB's mission is to maximise the social and economic contribution that tourism makes to the community of Hong Kong, and to consolidate Hong Kong's position as a unique, world class and most desired destination.

Hong Kong Tourism Commission (HKTC): a tourism commission established by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in May 1999. The job of HKTC is to enhance the tourism facilities and support the development of new attractions and events so that Hong Kong remains a premier tourist destination.

Census and Statistics Department (C&SD): a department within the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). C&SD's mission is (1) to provide adequate, relevant, reliable and timely statistics to facilitate research, discussion, planning and decision making within the government and in the community; (2) to ensure that the compilation and dissemination of statistics are in accordance with scientific principles, professional ethics and international standards; and (3) to promote a user-based culture, ensuring that users can obtain effective and convenient services.