Hong Kong, 19 September, 2014 -(ASIA TODAY)- The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) continues to be the preferred venue for international organisers staging world-class exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong. During the fiscal year 2013-2014 (July 2013 to June 2014), a total of 1,086 events were held at the HKCEC, including 112 exhibitions and 32 conferences along with hundreds of corporate meetings, banquets and entertainment events. The combined total of attendees at these 1,086 events and diners at the HKCEC’s seven restaurants was almost 5.9 million people, including visitors from around the world.
Apart from four festive days over Chinese New Year, the HKCEC did not experience a single idle day throughout the year, but was continually bustling with events and their associated move-in and move-out activities. Even during these four days, HKCEC restaurants were busy serving hundreds of patrons. Indeed, a total of 11 tenancy periods (or 71 days) saw all purpose-built exhibition space of 66,000 sqm taken up by either a single mega exhibition, or multiple concurrent events.
Eight of the year’s 112 exhibitions were new at the HKCEC; they included industries as diverse as fine watchmaking, beauty products, and pet supplies. The other 102 exhibitions were recurrent events, which continued as the backbone of the HKCEC’s exhibition portfolio. In the reporting year, 20 of these recorded double-digit growth in terms of gross exhibition space compared with their previous editions.
Conference business continued strong. Among the 32 conferences held at the HKCEC, 26 were international and 12 were new to the venue, covering diversified subjects that included medical science, horse racing, trademarks, and yoga.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”) is the professional private management company responsible for the management and daily operation of the HKCEC. Managing Director Ms Monica Lee-Müller, remarked, “We take pride in attracting organisers from around the world to Hong Kong, and providing quality services for event attendees. Their choice of the HKCEC demonstrates that HML’s level of service delivery is truly world-class, and among the best in the region. I am delighted that event organisers clearly recognise our commitment to enhancing HKCEC’s competitiveness through our continuous investment in new technologies, new equipment, and new talent.”
“The HML team is proud to have served 43,096 events and over 86 million buyers, exhibitors, visitors and guests since 1988,” added Ms Lee-Müller. “These events have contributed significant economic benefits to Hong Kong by generating spin-offs for tourism and other related industries, creating numerous jobs and business opportunities for small and medium enterprises, and enhancing Hong Kong’s international image and reputation.”
During FY2013/14 the HKCEC attracted almost 5.9 million visitors and a total of 1,086 events, which included:
o 112 exhibitions:
53 trade exhibitions / 20 trade and public exhibitions / 39 public exhibitions
102 recurrent exhibitions / 8 new exhibitions / 2 one-off exhibitions
o 32 large conferences or conventions:
26 international conferences / 12 new to the HKCEC
o 66 entertainment and special events
35 concerts / 5 film shows
o 395 banquets, with 110 serving over 1,000 guests
2.44 million guests enjoyed F&B services at the HKCEC, and over one million diners attended 395 banquets
o 481 other events, including corporate events, media conferences, seminars, and smaller meetings.
From its opening in 1988 through to 30 June 2014, the HKCEC has hosted 43,096 events and welcomed over 86 million visitors.
Photo caption: One of the best attended and highest profile conventions held at the HKCEC in FY2013-2014 was the Asian Racing Conference in May 2014, the world’s largest conference for horse racing to date with over 7,000 attendees.
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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 1,100 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) Limited
For further information, please contact:
Miss Gloria Fong, Communications Manager
Tel: +852 2582 7918
E-mail: gloriafong@hkcec.com
Website: www.hkcec.com
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