UPCOMING EVENTS Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival Follow the lead of Hongkongers and make a party out of an ancient Chinese festival under the modern skyline of Victoria Harbour. Enjoy boats, beers and the cheers of hundreds of thousands of spectators. Every year, thousands of the world’s top dragon boat athletes battle it out at the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races — three days of intense racing that fill the harbour with heart-pounding action, a profusion of colour and the sounds of drummers and fans cheering paddlers on to the finish line ► e-Sports and Music Festival Hong Kong The 3rd edition of the e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong will be held again this summer. The hugely popular e-Sports event returns with professional gamers competing for glory. In addition to international e-sports tournaments, there is an ‘Experience Zone’ bringing gaming fans the first-hand experience of the latest games and products. Highlights will include the hottest e-games, VR games, gaming accessories, state-of-the-art e-sports gear, casual tournaments, music performances and more ► Lan Kwai Fong Beer and Music Fest 2019 The biggest summer celebration in Lan Kwai Fong – the Lan Kwai Fong Beer & Music Fest – will be back with a special mega street carnival on 29 and 30 June 2019. Over 200 beer brands from around the world will be showcased at the party, which will also feature 40 plus booths offering delicacies, beverages and interactive games. And an all-day performance stage will be set up to provide non-stop entertainment, including live band music and games ► 21st Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong is one of the most popular summer events in Hong Kong, with a superb selection of animations, comics, games, e-sports, toys, figures, collectibles and a variety of hot activities to keep spirits high. Held concurrently with ACGHK will be Creative Paradise 06 and 2nd eSports Carnival to add to the excitement! ► NEW HOTEL St. Regis Hong Kong Reflecting the vision of St. Regis through the eyes of interior designer Andre Fu, the St. Regis Hong Kong blends architectural creativity, cultural diversity and timeless elegance. Set within the island’s vibrant Wan Chai district, the hotel is a residentially inspired retreat designed for business travelers and culture seekers. Its contemporary French and signature Chinese restaurants are led by Michelin-starred chefs. In the St. Regis Bar, cocktails are complemented by live jazz music. And the Drawing Room hosts a traditional Afternoon Tea that can also be enjoyed on an adjoining terrace. Guest rooms and suites include personalized in-room check-in and the 24-hour attention of butler and e-butler service ►	GREATER BAY AREA TRAVEL AGENT FAMILIARIZATION TOUR First-ever Travel Agent Familiarization Tour to Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong Province Since the opening of the Hong Kong-Macao-Zhuhai Bridge and the High Speed Rail (Hong Kong-Shenzhen-Guangdong section), the Greater Bay Area has become talk of the industry. From 23 to 30 April 2019, 44 travel agents from Southeast Asia were jointly-invited by Hong Kong Tourism Board and Macao Government Tourism Office on a familiarization tour to be updated of the tourism offerings in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong Province. Beyond the site inspections, there were also business networking sessions at the Macao International Travel Expo (MITE) and 2019 Connect Hong Kong. The participants also had the opportunity to take back experiences of different sights, sounds, and tastes from three different cities in Guangdong – Guangzhou, Zhaoqing and Jiangmen ASIA'S 50 BEST BARS 2019 Hong Kong Bars in Asia’ 50 Best Bars 2019 The annual Asia’s 50 Best Bars showcases the best and most innovative cocktail bars in this region. Voted for by industry professionals – bartenders, industry consultants and writers – Hong Kong has always pulled its weight in these prestigious awards ever since they started in 2016. This year the city had seven bars that made the cut. Here they are and here’s what you need to know ► SPORTS FIVB Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) is an international volleyball competition held annually by Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) since 2018. In VNL, 12 core teams and four challenger teams will battle to become Volleyball Nations League champion by playing in a round robin format. The 16 teams will have their preliminary matches played in 20 pools of four teams each. The remaining five best teams, as determined by the final ranking after the round robin phase, and the Finals’ host team will go to the Finals. This year, Hong Kong will host the third week of preliminary rounds which will include Mainland China, Japan, Italy and the Netherlands ► 2019 ITTF World Tour – Hong Kong Open ITTF World Tour is the largest professional table tennis tour in the world. 2019 ITTF World Tour – Hong Kong Open is expected to attract over 200 international top players to compete in five events (men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles) over six days. Recognised as an “M” Mark Event this year, the mega international table tennis tournament is set to draw local and international fans alike ►
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