Storyline: Hong Kong is experiencing a surge of visitors from the Chinese mainland for the 15th National Games, highlighting the potential of the collaborated development of sports and tourism sectors. Jointly hosted by Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Macao SAR from Nov 9 to 21, this year's Games marks the first time to stage competitions across all the three regions of the Greater Bay Area, a pioneering step in regional cooperation. Many visiting spectators have chosen to turn their trip into a sports-themed vacation. "I am from Qingdao and visited Hong Kong during the National Games. The city feels even more lively during the event. The services are thoughtful, and I'm having an exceptional experience," said a tourist from north China. "This is my first time in Hong Kong. I came specifically for the National Games to cheer for the athletes," said a young girl. "I am from Liaoning and came to experience the National Games' vibrant sports atmosphere. The overall experience has been outstanding," shared a tourist, who brought his young child to feel the unique atmosphere in the city. Observers said that the 15th National Games is proving the value of the "sports plus tourism" development model, which generates fresh momentum for integration across the Greater Bay Area. "Recently, we have welcomed a surge of tourists in Hong Kong, with bustling streets reflecting the city's vibrancy. The successful hosting of the National Games has not only shown Hong Kong's capabilities to manage large-scale events, but also reinforced its status as an international events hub. This sets a good foundation for attracting more premier sports events to this city in the future. The National Games has inspired the tourism sector, amplifying the synergy of 'sports plus tourism' and created more cooperation opportunity for the integrated development of the Greater Bay Area," said Tsoi Wing-sing, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). "This National Games is the first major sports event co-hosted by the three places, signifying a new phase of regional integrated development. As a Hong Kong resident, I am deeply grateful to the Central Government for granting Hong Kong the chance to participate in this landmark event," said Charles Ng Wang-wai, also a member of the CPPCC National Committee. Shotlist: Hong Kong - Recent: 1. Various of city view, tourists enjoying sceneries 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given): "I am from Qingdao and visited Hong Kong during the National Games. The city feels even more lively during the event. The services are thoughtful, and I'm having an exceptional experience." 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given): "This is my first time in Hong Kong. I came specifically for the National Games to cheer for the athletes." 4. Various of city view, tourists 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given): "I am from Liaoning and came to experience the National Games' vibrant sports atmosphere. The overall experience has been outstanding." 6. Various of city view, boat on sea with "Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao co-hold for the first time the 15th National Games and National Games for Persons with Disabilities" 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Tsoi Wing-sing, member, National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) (starting with shot 6/ending with shot 8): "Recently, we have welcomed a surge of tourists in Hong Kong, with bustling streets reflecting the city's vibrancy. The successful hosting of the National Games has not only shown Hong Kong's capabilities to manage large-scale events, but also reinforced its status as an international events hub. This sets a good foundation for attracting more premier sports events to this city in the future. The National Games has inspired the tourism sector, amplifying the synergy of 'sports plus tourism' and created more cooperation opportunity for the integrated development of the Greater Bay Area." 8. Various of city view, tourists 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Charles Ng Wang-wai, member, National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC): "This National Games is the first major sports event co-hosted by the three places, signifying a new phase of regional integrated development. As a Hong Kong resident, I am deeply grateful to the Central Government for granting Hong Kong the chance to participate in this landmark event." 10. Various of Hong Kong Cultural Center, mascots of 15th National Games 11. Various of Hong Kong Museum of Art, visitors [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]