Hong Kong, 3 September 2014 -( ASIA TODAY )- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”) Managing Director Ms Monica Lee-Müller, Deputy Managing Director Mr Bill DiCarlo and a number of senior managers took the ALS ice bucket challenge on 29 August. By accepting the nomination by Ocean Park Hong Kong, a major theme park in Hong Kong, HML hopes to raise public awareness on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and has mobilized all staff to make donations to the Hong Kong Neuro-Muscular Disease Association (HKNMDA).
Before taking the ice bucket challenge, Ms Lee-Müller urged HML staff members and the community to continue extending care and support to ALS patients, as well as others in need.
A video clip of management team taking the ice bucket challenge on the roof of the harbour front Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition can be viewed below:
Photo caption: HML Managing Director Ms Monica Lee-Müller (middle), Deputy Managing Director Mr Bill DiCarlo (third from left) and a number of senior managers took on the ALS ice bucket challenge on 29 August to raise public awareness on ALS.
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About the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
This award-winning 306,000 sqm, 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), embraces businesses in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. Its Infrastructure portfolio includes Roads, Energy, Water and Ports & Logistics projects. Its Services division comprises Facilities Management (the management of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Free Duty), Construction & Transport (Hip Hing Construction and bus and ferry services) and Strategic Investments (Tricor, Haitong International, Newton Resources and securities investments).
Issued by Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited
For further information, please contact:
Miss Gloria Fong, Communications Manager
Tel: +852 2582 7918
E-mail: gloriafong@hkcec.com
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