Senior Immigration Assistant Hong Ki-ying has been elected Hong Kong's most courteous Immigration control officer, the Immigration Department says.

Director of Immigration Chan Kwok-ki and Hong Kong Tourism Board Deputy Executive Director Daisy Lui today presented awards and souvenirs to Mr Hong.

Mr Chan said the Most Courteous Immigration Control Officers Election in 2012 was the 17th such campaign and its objective was to promote a customer-focused service culture within the Government and to help improve Hong Kong's tourist industry.

He thanked all front-line Immigration control officers for their devotion in providing efficient and courteous service to travellers.

"Hong Kong is Asia's world city and a gateway to the Mainland and the world. As Hong Kong's gatekeeper, the Immigration Department is committed to providing quality and efficient services to visitors while implementing effective immigration control."

The tourism board appointed the winner a Hong Kong Courtesy Ambassador.