A Hong Kong tour guide who died in a traffic accident in Shanghai was an experienced freelancer and had joined a local union, according to an industry leader.
Lam Chi-ting, director of the Hong Kong Tourism Industry Employees’ General Union, said the man was qualified to lead both inbound and outbound tours, but the association was still checking his membership status to determine his eligibility for insurance compensation.
“The victim was about 50 to 60 years old, he had a tour escort license and a tour guide license. In other words, he can take Hongkongers on outbound tours and receive inbound tourists coming to Hong Kong,” he said.
“He is relatively experienced and has regularly led outbound tours, as well as local tours and those involving inbound tourists.”
The union representative added that the man was working in the industry as a freelancer, which was common in the sector.
Lam said that the union was currently trying to confirm whether the victim still had an active membership.
Source: Hong Kong tour guide killed in Shanghai crash was seasoned freelancer: union
