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HONG KONGWHERE POSSIBILITIES CONVERGE
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China and Asia’s most
cosmopolitan city. It is a melting pot of cultures, and a place you will find the
best of East meets West.
February 2012
ABOUT US
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) –
a division of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
• One-stop professional support team is dedicated to taking city’s tourism and
MICE industry to a new level, including promoting to the rest of the world by offering:
• FREE, UNBIASED EXPERT ADVICE and customised services;
• Business building & business development visits;
• FREE venue finding;
• Marketing & merchandise support;
• Providing value-added hospitality programmes and rewards;
• Our goal is to offer a one-stop service centre for all our MICE organisers and
visitors.
• Our team
• Helen Chan, Manager - Conventions, Exhibitions and Corporate Events
• Lindsey Ford, Marketing Executive, Conventions and Exhibitions
• Maris Kuklis, Senior Marketing Executive, Meetings and Incentives
WHERE IS HONG KONG?
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage • 11.5 hours flight from London
• 60+ direct flights from UK
• Land area: 1,104km²
• Official languages: Chinese, English
• Visa free for 170 nationalities
• Access to ½ World’s population
FAST FACTS
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
• Southeast coast of China at the mouth of the Pearl River facing the
South China Sea
• Land area of 1,104 square km
• Language: Cantonese and English are the official languages
• Over 260 outlying islands
• Over 40% - protected country parks and sandy beaches
• Population: ~ 7 million people
• Total bedrooms: ~ 70,000
• Hotels: ~ 220+ Luxury to Budget
• Currency: HK dollar (HK$) is pegged to US$ £1=HK$12.10.
• Summers: very hot, with rainy season July to August (possibility of
typhoons, tropical storms)
• Spring/Autumn: warm, cooler evenings
• Winters: mild, cool
• Strategic Hub with Global Connections
• Gateway to Mainland China
• World class - modern infrastructure
• Low and simple tax system (No VAT or bed tax)
• Cosmopolitan Lifestyle
• Safe, compact and easy to get around
• Pre-paid Octopus Card - freedom to travel in the city
• Convenient and diversified shopping facilities
• Michelin star dining hub blending Chinese and
international cuisines
• Unique cultural blend of east and west, combining
modern architecture with traditional antiques, local
cultural characteristics with British colonial relics
CORE STERENGTHS
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THIS IS HONG KONGVibrant, creative, safe, cosmopolitan, exciting & MORE
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EXPERIENCES
Water based
activities
REWARDING & MOTIVATING EXPERIENCES
Dragon
Boat Races
Cantonese
OperaTreasure Hunt Shopping
Traditional cookery, tai chi and porcelain painting give delegates a first hand insight into the city‟s
living culture.
Chinese
Cooking Class
Party on a
Tram
Helicopter
Tour
Party in LKF
Hong Kong
Rugby 7s
Traditional Chinese
Porcelain painting
Chinese Tea
Appreciation
Symphony of Lights
Horse RacingCocktail
Cruise
Tai Chi
Pink Dolphin
Cruise
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Peak Tram
ENERGIZING TEAM-BUILDING
Cooking Classes
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Dragon Boat racingTreasure Hunting
Film Academy Lion DancingShaolin Kung Fu
Climbing & Hiking Beach Activities
LUXURY EXPERIENCES
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
1881 Heritage & the Hullet House – “East meets
West” heritage
Magnificent colonial building dating back to 1881
10 individually-designed suites with private terrace
5 Dining restaurants - Gala dinners, alfresco dining
Courtyard – 200 seated, 350 cocktail
Garden – 52 seated, 150 cocktail
One Thirty One, Sai Kung
A converted 3 storey village house
French cuisine dining venue located in one of the
most beautiful parts of Sai Kung
Capacity up to 80 seated – indoor and outdoor
A small sample of the new experiences across Hong Kong
Luxury boat & traditional chinese junk chartering
services for corporate and special events occasions
Allows to explore over 200 islands around Hong Kong
Perfect venue to welcome up to 59 people
INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS
Hong Kong Rugby
Sevens, March
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Hong Kong Golf Open,
December
Hong Kong International
Races, Year round
Hong Kong Cricket
Sixes, October
Hong Kong Tennis
Classic, January
Hong Kong Regatta,
Year round
TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS
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Chinese New Year,
January/February
Mid-Autumn Festival,
September
Spring Lantern Festival,
January/February
Cheung Chau Bun
Festival, April/May
Hong Kong Dragon
Boat Festival, June
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VENUES
DINE TO IMPRESS
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
Hooray Bar & Restaurant, Ideal for cocktail functions
Location: Causeway Bay
Seats: 250 people. Terrace can fit 180 people
USP: Largest al-fresco restaurant in the city
Clients include: Estee Lauder, Timberland
Armani/Privé & Armani/Aqua
Location: Hong Kong’s Central district
Lounge club + rooftop terrace. Milan's exclusive club in Hong Kong
Armani/Aqua is a refined restaurant where Giorgio Armani’s elegance
meets the contemporary interior design. Armani/Privé is Armani’s
exclusive lounge club which operates in Milan, Tokyo and Dubai
Hutong by Aqua Group, perfect choice to enjoy Symphony of Lights
USP: Located 28th floor, serves contemporary Chinese cuisine that has
roots in Sichuan and Beijing regions. Striking décor inspired and features
archways, intricate wooden screens and rickshaws by the alleyways
Seats: 200 people
Clients include: Hermes, Credit Suisse, American Express
Whether the event is indoors or outdoors, a cocktail or sit-down dinner,
there are plenty of fine dining establishments in Hong Kong that will fit the bill
New - BARS WITH THE VIEW
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
AQUA SPIRIT
• Location: Tsim Tsa Tsui,
Kowloon - above Hutong,
29TH and 30TH floor
• USP: Complemented by
interrupted views of Hong
Kong skyline, makes a
chic venue for a luxury
fashion and watch events.
It also has a panoramic
mezzanine floor
• Seats: 100 people
HARLAN‟S BAR &
RESTAURANT
• Location: Nathan Road, Tsim
Tsa Tsui, 19TH floor
• USP: View of the skyline and
harbour. Has outdoor couches
• Seats: The venue can host
300 people for cocktails, 82 on
the terrace
• Hosted events for Swarowski,
M.A.C. and Tumi
OZONE ROOFTOP BAR
• Location: West Kowloon,
The Ritz Carlton, 118TH fl.
• USP: Highest bar in the
world, serving exotic
selection of Asian tapas
and Japanese specialties.
Enjoy DJ beats and the
stunning view of the
Victoria Harbour.
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New – CREATIVE EVENT SPACES
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
Art Galleries and museums that will add some class to your next corporate event
great for networking and client dinners.
THE SPACE, multipurpose
space located in Sheung Wan
• Space: 370 sqm, 300
people for cocktails and
100 for dinners
• Includes full service
kitchen, high quality sound
system, ground floor
• Clients include: Giorgio
Armani, Morgan Stanley
and UBS
OI LING GALLERY, located
on Hollywood Road, Central
• This gallery fills a three-
level shop house and
focuses on high-end
Chinese antiques
• USP: Great for smaller
events, Ideal for spouse
programmes, 20 people
or less and can conduct
antique appreciation talks
• Clients include:
Christie’s and Sotheby’s
HONG KONG MUSEUM OF ART,
located on Kowloon overlooking a
panoramic view of the Victoria
Harbour
• Established in 1962
• USP: Promotes and preserves
the cultural heritage of China
(15,000 art objects)
• Exclusive private viewing
sessions, 300 people for cocktails
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VALUE FOR MONEY
Jumbo Floating Kingdom
The Peak Tower The Watermark
OVO logue & The Pawn
EXCLUSIVE & TRADITIONAL
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
The Aberdeen
Marina Club
1881 Heritage &
The Hullet House
The China Club,
Central
The Verandah,
Repulse Bay
The Hong Kong
Jockey Club
The Helena May,
CentralRoyal Hong Kong Yacht
Club, Causeway Bay
Hong Kong Golf Club,
Fanling
Béthanie,
Pok Lu Fam
SEVVA
Central
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HOTELS
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Budget to Luxury Hotels
STYLISH DESIGN & BOUTIQUE
The Upper House The Mira Hong Kong The Fleming
Hotel LKF by Rhombus The Luxe ManorHullet House
JIA
Lanson Place Hotel
New - HOTELS
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
Hotel ICON, Hung Hom
Unique designed by Sir Terence Conran
Bedrooms: 262
Founded by the School of Hotel & Tourism Management at Hong Kong polyU
Paper free and wireless check-in. Guest can complete check in/out anywhere
in the hotels using mobile devices
Capacity: Theatre 500 people
The Ritz Carlton, West Kowloon Peninsula, ICC Tower
Dominates city skyline at 490 metres
Bedrooms: 312
Sanctuary of Refined Ambiance and Elegance
Soaring from 102nd Floor to the 118th Floor
3 min to Central, 20 min to HK International Airport
Six dining venues, serving Italian, Chinese and Western Cuisine
World’s tallest infinity swimming pool on the 118th floor
One of the largest ballrooms in the city at 930sqm and four meeting rooms
Capacity: Theatre 1000 people, Reception 835 people
New - DEVELOPMENTS
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
The West Kowloon Cultural District (to open in 2015)
Project to boost cultural and entertainment establishments
District will feature a new modern art museum
numerous theatres, concert halls and
other performance venues
New Cruise Terminal at Kai Tak, former airport (to open in mid-2013)
It will be able to accommodate 2 mega cruise vessels
With modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity and superior airlift capacity
to serve fly-cruise passengers
Located at a strategic geographical position in Asia Pacific and offers diverse
choices for cruise incentive itinerary development
Hong Kong – Macau – Zhuhai Mega Bridge Project (to open 2015 -2016)
50 kms or 31.1 miles
Expected cost US$ 10.7 billion
Improved access to global markets through Hong Kong
Development of new multi-destination itineraries
Tranquility and Contrast:
Hong Kong’s Best Kept Secrets
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HONG KONG‟S
OUTLAYING ISLANDS
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SNAPSHOT
• Greenery Beyond Cityscape
• Excellent Accessibility
• Value for Money
Attractions & Entertainment:
Unique Cultural Experience:
Hotel & Meeting Venues:
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PLANNER‟S GUIDE TO LANTAU
• Venues
• Hotels
• Cultural & Nature
Activities
• Entertainment
Options
• Itineraries
• Useful Contacts
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OTHER OUTLAYING ISLANDS
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Tin Hau Temple Enjoy Award -Winning Dishes
Rainbow Seafood Restaurant
Conserving Traditional
Fishermen's Culture
Ocean Views
LAMMA ISLAND
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200 year old Pak Tai Temple
Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Tung Wan Beach – ideal place
to get wet for water sports
„Stone forest‟
CHEUNG CHAU ISLAND
Seafood StreetNorth Lookout Pavilion
„Stone forest‟ rocks
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PARTNERSHIPS
HONG KONG & BEYOND (twin centre)
Hainan Island (Sanya) Macau
Malaysia Thailand
Mainland China
Vietnam
Your Hong Kong Trade Partners - DMCs
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
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Your Hong Kong Partners - Hotels
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Your Hong Kong Partners - Airlines
(Mar 2012)
• 11+hrs Flight time to Hong Kong
• 60+ direct weekly flights to Hong Kong
• 25 min transfer time from Airport to Hong Kong Central by Airport Express
MEETING & INCENTIVE PROGRAMMES
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
Working in
partnership
Meetings
from £1035
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OUR SUPPORT
• Strategic Advisory Services
• Bid document preparation
• Mobilization of government network for lobbying
• Venue facilitation and suppliers referral
Planning & Bidding
• Facilitate attractive travel packages in targeted source markets
• Promotion at previous congress to Hong Kong
• E-channel of MEHK for overseas publicity
Pre-event Marketing
• Co-ordinate invitation to government officials to officiate the event
• Invitation of associated bureaus as supporting parties
Official Invitation
• Special welcome and exclusive tour programmes
• Sponsorship of cultural performance or welcome reception
• Tourism information
Hospitality Support
A Win-Win Partnership
HONG KONG REWARDS PROGRAMME
• Exceptional Support Packages and Privileges
(*with at least 20 or more overseas participants).
• To enhance the experience of overseas participants in Hong Kong,
MEHK has produced a specially tailored hospitality privileges for
your next corporate meeting or incentive.
• VIP Welcome packages*
• Cultural performance of a traditional
lion dance at official function*
• Welcome message at airport and
special privilege coupon offer*
• Exclusive group offers* from
attractions including Discovery Bay,
Hong Kong Disneyland, Jockey Club,
Ngong Ping 360 and Ocean Park
ONLINE CHANNELS
DiscoverHongKong.comMEHongKong.com partnernet.hktb.com
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ONLINE CHANNELS
Conference &
Incentive Travel
MagazineMeeting the World
Video Blogs
Incentive Travel &
Corporate Meetings
Magazine
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
Festivals &
Culture/
Heritage
Helen Chan Lindsey Ford Maris Kuklis
Manager - Conventions,
Exhibitions and Corporate
Events
Marketing Executive,
MEHK
Senior Marketing
Executive,
Meeting & Incentives
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
0207 432 7708 0207 432 7709 0207 432 7710
meHongKong.com discoverHongKong.com
So don‟t waste time, talk to us and let us save you time!
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Thank
you!
Your Hong Kong Partners - Hotels
• 200+ Hotels
• 70,000+ Bedrooms
• Budget to Luxury