(Hong Kong, 7 January 2014) The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) was Hong Kong’s featured landmark again in the city’s biggest ever New Year countdown celebrations.
The eight-minute spectacular pyrotechnic musical “New Year‧New World – Hong Kong Countdown Celebrations” organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, showcased Hong Kong’s magnificent Victoria Harbour and city skyline with the HKCEC as the focal point. A gigantic LED screen was set up next to the HKCEC to display numerals “2014” when the clock stroke midnight.
The scale of this year’s show was the biggest in the event’s history, where fireworks were used for the first time, and were launched from seven buildings near the HKCEC. Pyrotechnics were also launched horizontally, crossing the harbour in six layers, creating a magical “pyrotechnic bridge”, illuminating a higher and wider area than in any previous editions.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Ltd (“HML”) was honoured to be involved in the planning and preparation stages, providing support and safety advice on this unique countdown event. Ms Monica Lee-Müller, Managing Director of HML, said, “We are very proud that the HKCEC was chosen to be the iconic landmark of this spectacular for the second time. The pyrotechnic show was enjoyed not just by on-site spectators, but also by audiences around the world. We wish everyone all the very best in the year ahead.”
About the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
This award-winning 306,000 sqm building, first opened in 1988, offers 91,500 sqm of rentable space. An iconic Hong Kong landmark, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (‘HKCEC’) is located on a prime waterfront site in the central business district of Hong Kong. It is owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
About Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (‘HML’) is a professional private management and operating company responsible for providing day to day management for the HKCEC, where it oversees administration, marketing, booking, scheduling, event co-ordination, maintenance and security. It also manages food and beverage operations at the HKCEC, including restaurants and catering services. HML provides world-class services for users, visitors and guests of the HKCEC, a venue which has been consistently awarded the title of ‘Best Convention and Exhibition Centre in Asia’ by leading industry professionals. About 1,200 events are held at the HKCEC every year, including exhibitions, conferences, corporate meetings, entertainment events, seminars and banquets. These events contribute significant economic benefits to the city, and help raise the international image of Hong Kong.
HML is a member of NWS Holdings Limited. NWS Holdings Limited (“NWS Holdings”, Hong Kong stock code: 659), the infrastructure and service flagship of New World Development Company Limited (Hong Kong stock code: 17), operates businesses in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. Its Infrastructure portfolio includes Roads, Energy, Water and Ports & Logistics projects. Its Services portfolio comprises Facilities Management (the management of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Free Duty), Construction & Transport (construction, bus and ferry services) and Strategic Investments.
Issued by Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Ltd.
For further information, please contact:
Ms Mabel Hung, Communications Manager
Tel: +852 2582 7837
Mobile: +852 6295 6570
E-mail: mabelhung@hkcec.com
Website: www.hkcec.com