The Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents (HATA) and Tainan Association of Travel Agents (TATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 31 October to strengthen exchanges and co-operation. The Tainan City Government hosted a dinner thereafter to welcome participating HATA members. Kevin Lai, Deputy Director (Culture and Strategic Development) of the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (HKETCO), attended the event and witnessed the signing ceremony.