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| Meeting & Exhibition Hong Kong (MEHK) kicked off 2013 by announcing the appointment of Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) veteran Kenneth Wong as Head of MICE and Cruise. Immediately after, the first-ever MICE event for cruise hosted by MEHK is “Seatrade Hong Kong Cruise Forum: Asia – Unlimited Potential”. This 4-day event from 21–24 January drew 150 international cruise industry members who exchanged views about what the city has to offer cruise vacationers. With the forum successfully concluded, everyone at MEHK is looking forward to welcoming the Year of the Snake with two weeks of Chinese New Year celebrations. Kung Hey Fat Choy to everyone! |
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| Kenneth Wong appointed new GM of MICE and Cruise at Hong Kong Tourism Board |
| Hong Kong Tourism Board veteran Kenneth Wong takes over at the helm of MICE & Cruise. Formerly Head of Product Marketing with extensive industry experience and knowledge, Wong will oversee the development and implementation of business strategies of the MEHK. His team provides support to MICE users and works to attract even more international, world-class events to Hong Kong. |
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| Asia’s world city offers unlimited cruise potential |
| For four days, more than 150 international cruise industry members met in the first-ever Seatrade Hong Kong Cruise Forum. Organised by Seatrade Communications Ltd., with support from the HKSAR Government’s Tourism Commission and hosted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, this forum featured seminars, site visits, networking sessions and other activities which enabled participants to exchange the latest information on cruise developments in Hong Kong and Asia and develop business collaboration. With a particular focus on the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, the forum discussed the additional deployment of cruise vessels to the region on a long term basis to turn Hong Kong into the cruise hub of Asia. |
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| Learning to teach |
| The third annual Learning & Teaching Expo was held successfully on 22 - 24 Nov 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This 3-day event was 67% larger than the previous edition in 2012. A total of 150 booths welcomed 6,352 school principals, teachers, educators and representatives from government departments from Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific region. Highlights included presentations by Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, SBS, JP, Secretary for Education and Mr Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Under Secretary for Education who gave presentations and met delegates. It proved an effective platform for exchange of ideas, skills and best practices as well as an opportunity to discover the latest developments in educational resources and learning technology. |
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| Bakery expo – Certainly not a half-baked event |
| More than 17,000 buyers and bakers from 25 countries and regions attended the unprecedented trade platform Hong Kong International Bakery Expo 2012. On show were a wide range of products including ingredients, machinery, confectionary and baking supplies. Staged from 5 – 7 Dec at the HKCEC, the show attracted international professionals, chefs and bakers for sourcing, networking and sharing the latest developments and trends in the world of baking in Asia. Over 20 sessions including seminars, demonstrations and workshops were held. The splendid success of this year’s event paves the way for the expo to return from 5 – 7 Dec 2013. This year’s event is expected to be even bigger with more room for existing zones like confectionery products and the addition of some newcomers like coffee. |
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| Ophthalmologists see eye-to eye in Asia’s world city |
| The 8th International symposium of Ophthalmology – Hong Kong (ISO-HK) was a joint meeting involving five different ophthalmology groups: the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, the Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society, the Asia-Pacific Society of Ocular Oncology and Pathology, the Asia-Pacific Society of Eye Genetics and the Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society. The event drew more than 1,500 delegates including more than 1,100 overseas delegates from 39 countries. It proved to be a good congress enabling delegates to keep abreast of the latest development in ophthalmology. A number of sessions focused on specialties such as pediatric ophthalmology and laboratory visual sciences which were delivered by no fewer than 291 invited specialists. |
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| Journey Back in Time: The Yau Ma Tei Theatre |
| A government revitalization programme has given the Yau Ma Tei Theatre a new lease on life. It is the only surviving pre-war cinema premise built in 1930 and a Grade 2 historic building in Kowloon. And now, it has been converted into a performing arts venue to promote Chinese opera activities, in particular Cantonese opera. Located next to the theatre is the Red Brick Building, the former pumping station which is a Grade 1 historic building with small function rooms. The theatre has a 300-seat theatre while the two function rooms can seat 12-20 people. MICE groups can reserve this venue for Chinese opera appreciation and role-playing sessions or even hire its function rooms for small meetings. |
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| Exploring MICE opportunity with Korea |
| A total of 22 MICE agents from Seoul and Busan paid a visit to Hong Kong from 2-5 December with a half-day business session on 4 December to discuss business opportunities with their Hong Kong trade partners. Representatives from three Korean media outlets came along and conducted interviews with local travel partners, who provided the latest HK MICE information to the Korea market. Then, thanks to a tailor-made itinerary, delegates experienced Hong Kong’s latest venues and products as well as some of the versatile cuisines this vibrant city has to offer. |
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| South Asian Travel & Tourism Exhibition (SATTE) trade dinner 2013 |
Hong Kong Tourism Board co-exhibited with 17 trade partners at the South Asian Travel & Tourism Exhibition (SATTE) 2013 from 16 to 18 Jan 2013. This is India’s largest trade show, attracting over 6,000 qualified buyers. This year, the Hong Kong pavilion integrated its MICE and cruise elements, aiming to add value and broaden the scope of business opportunities for co-exhibitors.
Riding on SATTE, MEHK hosted a dedicated trade dinner for 120 delegates on 15 January 2013 to promote Hong Kong as ‘The World’s Meeting Place’. The event kicked off with a Kung Fu performance followed by networking dinner. It provided a business platform for the Hong Kong trade delegation to network with the key Indian agents. |
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| Celebrate the Year of the Snake |
| From 4 - 17 February, Asia’s world city welcomes the Year of the Snake with 14 days of best-loved festivities, filled with colorful flower markets, a dazzling world-class night parade, breathtaking fireworks, crowded incense-filled temples, a calendar of lively events and much, much more. These iconic celebrations combine ancient traditions with modern metropolitan events. Nowhere compares to Hong Kong for Chinese New Year! See you in Hong Kong! |
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| Asia Hotel Art Fair, 22 - 24 February 2013 |
| The Asia Hotel Art Fair, Asia’s leading hotel art fair, is returning to Hong Kong from 22 to 24 February 2013 at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. An unconventional and innovative exhibition concept, the 9th Asia Hotel Art Fair displays artwork in luxury hotel rooms, allowing collectors to view and appreciate the work in a relaxed setting. It returns to Hong Kong for the fourth time with more than 3,000 works of art from more than 60 primary galleries from Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong and other Asian countries. This is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the power and potential of contemporary Asian art and international global art market. |
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| Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, 26 and 27 February |
| The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) on 26 and 27 February 2013 being held in Melbourne Australia, is the largest MICE trade show in the southern hemisphere. To promote Hong Kong as the world’s meeting place, 25 key MICE partners will be co-exhibiting along with MEHK at Hong Kong pavilion to meet and network with over 500 buyers and 4,500 international trade visitors at the show. Come and visit us to find out what Hong Kong has to offer and how it can make your next meeting in Hong Kong a success. |
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| Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2013, 11-15 Mar 2013 |
| Institutions of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly embracing international education as part of their strategic mission. Hosted by Academic Links of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the 8th Annual APAIE Conference and Exhibition 2013 will offer extensive opportunities for international educators to exchange ideas and learn about new initiatives in the field. An estimated 900 delegates from overseas will explore new partnerships and feature versatile programmes ranging from a half-day conference workshops, networking lunches, parallel working sessions to an exhibition with more than 100 booths. |
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| TOC Container Supply Chain: Asia, 12 - 14 March 2013 |
| The TOC Container Supply Chain Exhibition and Conference is coming back to Hong Kong from 12 - 14 March 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This global meeting place for ports, terminals, shipping lines and shippers brings the latest innovations in technology, equipment and operations. Key features of the exhibition include a world-class port technology showcase area, new bulk ports and technology seminars, networking with container supply chain colleagues as well as discovering new products and suppliers. |
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| E-Commerce Asia Expo & Conference, 27 - 28 March 2013 |
| E-Commerce Asia Expo will provide marketers, payment and digital solution suppliers with a strong platform to meet, network and do business. The two-day exhibition expects to attract more than 100 exhibitors and 2,500 visitors to see innovated solutions for digital and mobile marketing in the Asia-Pacific market, and the future development of application content. Participants will be greeted by professionals from T-Mall, 51buy, 360buy, China UnionPay and many other e-commerce industry leaders. Apart from hearing about these leaders’ digital solutions, the conference will feature knowledge and trends to help develop their businesses. |
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| Oil Council 2013, 24 - 25 April 2013 |
| The Oil Council is considered the world’s largest network for oil and gas executives (Chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, bankers, brokers, advisors, investors and financiers). To be staged at in JW Marriott Hong Kong Hotel, it is an opportunity for attendees to meet and discuss new business development opportunities both in Asia and internationally, as well as how to successfully access Asia’s capital markets and investors. It is expected to draw together 500 senior oil and gas executives from across the banking, finance, investment and petroleum services sectors to Hong Kong. |
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| Meet @ The Charterhouse Causeway Bay |
The Charterhouse Causeway Bay introduces its Executive Meeting Package starting from HK$268 up plus 10% service charge per person. This package offers 4 to 8 hours use of the hotel’s meeting rooms, coffee & tea break, lunch buffet, free LCD projector use and complimentary WIFI access. Its convenient location, friendly service and value-for-money offer is just what you need for your meetings. The offer is valid until 31 Mar 2013.
Enquiries: +852 2892 3350 or email: hd@charterhouse.com |
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| Hyatt Regency Hong Kong offers a “Welcome Back” discount |
Host your meeting anytime in 2013 at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui and enjoy a discount on your next event. Spend a minimum of HK$100,001 on any residential meeting and the “Welcome Back” offer entitles you to a minimum 4 per cent off on your next meeting /group event held within one year. So, the more you spend, the greater the discount you enjoy. Terms and conditions apply. Valid until 31 Dec 2013.
Enquiries: +852 3721 1861 or email: hongkong.tsimshatsui@hyatt.com |
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| Meeting incentives from Rhombus International Hotels Group |
Rhombus International Hotels Group introduces two new meeting packages. At the 324-room Hotel Panorama by Rhombus in Tsim Sha Tsui, the offer includes one night’s accommodation and free use of meeting room facilities plus exclusive privileges beginning at HK$1,698. Meanwhile, the 95-room Hotel LKF by Rhombus in Lan Kwai Fong in Central has an offer starting at HK$ 2,400 inclusive of one night accommodation and free use of meeting room facilities plus exclusive privileges. Offer is valid until 31 Mar 2013.
Enquiries: +852 3550 0611 (Ms Yvonne Tang) or email: Yvonne_tang@rhombusinternational.com |
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| Full Day Meeting Package from Royal Park Hotel |
Royal Park Hotel announced its all-new 2013 Full Day Meeting Package. Priced from HK$450 and up per person (minimum 15 persons), your group can enjoy such perks as the free use of function room from 9am – 5pm, two coffee breaks with coffee and tea with two selections of refreshments as well as free use of standard meeting equipment such as LCD projector and more. Terms and conditions apply and offer is valid until 31 Dec 2013.
Enquiries: +852 2694 3825/ 2694 3805 |
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| Work & Stay at WEC and CAUSEWAY CORNER |
The Worldwide Executive Centre (WEC) which opened for business in January 2013 is a multi-purpose venue equipped with the latest contemporary facilities. This reasonably priced 2,000 sq m centre is integrated with CAUSEWAY CORNER which offers 105 serviced apartments. First-time customers can enjoy a discount on venue rental as well as 20 per cent off on the daily room rate in the serviced apartments. Offer valid until 30 June 2013.
Enquiries: +852 3656 7777 or email: sales@wec.com.hk |
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| Meet in Asia’s largest Courtyard by Marriott at Sha Tin |
Brand-new 539-room Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin, Asia's largest by number of rooms, is scheduled to open in March 2013. The 515 sq.m ballroom, divisible into three equal parts with audio-visual equipment and wireless internet, is ideal for business meetings, weddings and special events of all sizes. A full day meeting package starts from HK$580 +10% service charge per person and perks include use of a meeting room from 9:00am-5:00pm, mid-morning coffee break (coffee/tea with refreshments), afternoon coffee break (coffee/tea with refreshments), one buffet lunch at MoMo Café, exclusive conference amenities including standard stationeries & meeting treats, as well as standard meeting equipment such as flip-chart, wired microphone, LCD projector and screen.
Enquiry: +852 3940 8818 (Ms. Joanna Chung) or email: joanna.chung@courtyard.com |
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