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| | There are many reasons why Hong Kong is the preferred destination for more and more meeting and incentive groups. Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) hosted the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) who came to Hong Kong on a study mission learned all about Hong Kong’s standout abilities in hosting and organizing mega international events and conferences in February. And one more leading reason why it is so popular is the breadth of facilities. A good example is Lantau Island. Located less than an hour from the bustling downtown, this outlying island offers an abundance of MICE facilities such as AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ngong Ping 360. MEHK looks forward to helping your MICE group experience one of Hong Kong’s best connected islands. | |
 |  | | Thinking Big: top level of associations’ executives visit with MEHK | | In partnership with The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), MEHK hosted a group of trade association heads from the USA who were on a study mission to Hong Kong from 17 – 22 Feb 2013. The study mission comprised 13 association leaders and 3 ASAE senior executives whose aim was to foster business development opportunities and MICE development in Hong Kong as well as association development in Asia. The programme included a business exchange forum, whereby Mr Anthony Lau - Hong Kong Tourism Board Executive Director delivered a presentation about Hong Kong tourism and MICE development. During the forum, the ASAE members touched base with InvestHK, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Hotels Association Executive Members and Hotel General Managers. | | |  | |
 |  | | Stylish Asian art – in a hotel | | The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong recorded more than 6,000 visitors to the Asia Hotel Art Fair Hong Kong 2013 (AHAF) from 22 - 24 Feb. About 320 artists displayed nearly 3,000 works of art in the hotel rooms. This art fair was a collaboration between 63 galleries, 75% of which came from Asian countries, while the rest were from the UK, France and America. This year’s AHAF also focused on Korean contemporary photography with a special exhibition entitled – Masters’ Sight, featuring Korea’s most recognized artists and galleries. | | | | |  |  | | Record-breaking attendance for education conference | | The 8th Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference & Exhibition in Hong Kong was held from 11-14 Mar and enjoyed a record-breaking attendance with over 1,300 delegates and exhibitors. This educational platform offered extensive opportunities for international educators to exchange ideas and learn about new initiatives in the field. The keynote speakers were Prof Joseph JY Sung, Vice-Chancellor, President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Madam Zhang Xiuqin, Director General, Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, Ministry of Education, the People’s Republic of China. CUHK was proud to be the host of the 8th APAIE event this year, as it was one of the 13 founding members of APAIE. | | | | |
 |  | | Touring through Hong Kong’s Legislature | | The Legislative Council (LegCo) Complex is the first purpose-built building to house the Legislature of Hong Kong in Admiralty. The overall design concept of the LegCo Complex aims to project the independent and special status and the transparent and dignified image of the Legislature. The LegCo Complex demonstrates a strong emphasis on vertical lines and features as the integrative design element. To enhance the public’s understanding of the work of the Legislature and to provide an opportunity for them to visit the facilities, there are free-of-charge guided educational tours of the Complex are arranged for visitors. Interested parties can arrange a free private tour for their MICE group. | | | |  |  | | Lantau Island – the largest Green MICE idea in Hong Kong | | When it comes to choosing a MICE destination in Hong Kong, Lantau Island should be on everyone’s short list. Its combination of rural splendor, fantastic facilities and its proximity to the urban areas offers event organizers amazing and unique meeting opportunities. The offerings range from world-class hotels to over 70,000 sq m of conference and exhibition space at the AsiaWorld-Expo complex. Coupled with heritage sites, such as the traditional Chinese fishing village of Tai O; modern classics like Hong Kong Disneyland and exciting attractions like Ngong Ping 360, Lantau has what it takes to engage and entertain. The island’s track record speaks for itself. | | | | |
 |  | | Hong Kong, a hit at Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo 2013 | | MEHK brought 25 Hong Kong trade partners, including hotels and attractions to participate in the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo 2013 (AIME) on 26-27 Feb. The delegation made over 440 pre-scheduled appointments with international buyers while two sessions of destination presentations and a cocktail reception were held in the Hong Kong Pavilion. This platform brought attention to Asia market while also highlighting product updates of MICE in Hong Kong and cultivating business contacts and partnership among co-exhibitors and visitors. | | | | |
 |  | | Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo & Conference 2013, 16 – 18 May | | Held annually in May since 2008, the Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo and Conference is the largest funeral industry event in Asia, providing a professional and international industry platform for networking, sourcing, sharing and learning. Covering all professional areas of the industry, the event comprises three main elements: trade expo, international conference and networking activities. | | | |  |  | | Art Basel in Hong Kong, 16 – 23 May | | The Hong Kong edition of Art Basel premiers in 2013, with 245 of the world’s leading galleries representing 35 countries and territories worldwide. The prestigious line-up of galleries comes from both Asian and the Western countries bringing 48 never-seen-before galleries to Hong Kong. The new show offers galleries from the region as well as from around the world an international platform to show their work. | | | | |  | | Asia Contemporary Art Show, 23 – 26 May | | Over 2,000 unique and stunning artworks will be displayed in the Asia Contemporary Art Show at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong from 23 to 26 May. The show focuses on original paintings, limited editions, sculpture and photography from young and emerging artists – all available at reasonable prices. Over 70 rooms on four floors of the hotel (27/F – 30/F) will display works from Hong Kong, South East Asia, Europe and USA artists. | | | | | |  | | 8th Asia International Arts and Antiques Fair, 24 – 26 May | | The 8th Asia International Arts and Antiques Fair (AIAA) 2013 will be held from 24 to 26 May 2013 at the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre. To promote contemporary art and international exchanges, the AIAA’s 7,000 buyers and 80 exhibitors will include private collectors, auction house, museums, galleries and retailers from around the world. Exhibits will include antiques, Chinese paintings and bronzes, oil painting, contemporary arts & installation, jewellery and decorative arts pieces. As the leading antique and arts fair in Asia, the onsite activities will feature private collection and a contemporary arts pavilion. | | | | | |
 |  | | Green MICE package @ The Cityview | The Cityview introduces a green MICE package at a superb rate of HK$1,080 per person inclusive. Guests can meet and stay in a room with energy-saving devices and which contain amenities with biodegradable packaging. With the intention of raising the awareness on being responsible for one’s own carbon footprint, the hotel will provide a low-carbon menu and help guests arrange carbon offset by funding greenhouse gases reduction projects. Come and join our “Love Green & Live Green”! Terms and conditions apply.
Offer valid until 31 December 2013
Enquiry: raymondyim@thecityview.com.hk | | | |  |  | | ‘Meet & Stay’ package at Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel | The Harbour Grand Kowloon’s ‘Meet & Stay’ package includes a 5-star stay and an all-inclusive meeting package which not only provides luxury, but meeting services under one roof and offering refreshing value. With a dedicated service team and facilities, your only question is when to meet. Rooms start at HK$1,380 per person per night, including full-day meeting with two refreshment breaks, buffet breakfast and lunch at hotel restaurant, and free wireless internet.
Offer valid until 31 December 2013
Enquiry: zoec@harbourgrand.com | | | | |  | | JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong – meeting packages 2013 | JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong now offers a brand-new meeting package including half-day meeting (from HK$950 per person), use of room from 9am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm together with morning or afternoon coffee break and one meeting lunch. A full-day meeting (from HK$1,150 per person) includes use of function room from 9am – 5pm, 2 coffee breaks and a meeting lunch. Both packages also include additional benefits. Terms and conditions apply and 10% service charges apply.
Offer valid until 31 December 2013
Enquiry: sharon.lee1@marriotthotels.com | | | | |  | | Special accommodation and meeting package at L’hotel élan | Located in the vibrant new business hub of East Kowloon, L’hotel élan offers state-of-the-art technology, stylish comfort and the welcoming spirit of modern Asian hospitality. The accommodation package from HK$1,030 and up per night includes complimentary WiFi, breakfast, mini-bar, hotel shuttle bus and exclusive services. Full-day meeting package includes two coffee breaks plus one luncheon for HK$520 per person, complimented with standard meeting equipment, use of LCD projector with screen and etc. All prices are subject to 10% service charge.
Offer valid until 31 August 2013
Enquiry: pinkylam@lhotelelan.com | | | | |  | | Mira’s ‘Buy-2-get-3rd Day-Free’ package melts the summer heat | Mira Hong Kong has a cooling summer package that is sure to refresh MICE participants. The full-day meeting package includes lunch, two coffee breaks and a‘Buy-2-Get-3rd Day-Free’ offer which is now available for any new bookings (rooms with meeting) for HK$800 and up. Any group with 10 paying rooms per day can enjoy additional complimentary upgrade of rooms (maximum up to 2 rooms per group). Terms and conditions apply.
Offer until from 1 May to 30 September 2013
Enquiry: eva.kwan@themirahotel.com | | | | |  | | Regal Riverside Hotel new meeting package 2013 | With 1,138 guestrooms and an unrivalled amount of meeting space, the Regal Riverside Hotel is the ideal venue for your next event. Meeting packages start at HK$938 per person with participants enjoying the following benefits: complimentary use of meeting room from 9am - 5pm, complimentary lunch and daily breakfast, free Internet access in meeting room and welcome fruit punch.
Offer valid until 31 December 2013
Enquiry: sales@riverside.regalhotel.com | | | | |
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