MEHK e-Newsletter - Jan/Feb 2019 Edition

News & Highlights

Taiwan’s Largest Grocery Chain Rewards with the Best of Hong Kong



PX Mart, one of Taiwan’s largest grocery chains, celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2018 and sought a trip with a destination that provides the best connectivity and the best “Wow” factors to reward their 1,500 top performers. Together with Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), PX Mart and their planner created a once-in-a-lifetime mega incentive trip. Groups departed from cities across Taiwan, arrived in Hong Kong the same day via seven direct flights and began a five-day land-and-sea all-inclusive incentive trip from 24 – 28 October that simply set to impress.


Check out the “land to sea” Best of Hong Kong incentive idea!



City’s Hottest and Exclusive Group Experience at World-class Attractions: The journey began in grandeur when guests checked in to the Disney Explorers Lodge,which was fully booked out for the team. They were then treated to a private show at the Theatre in the Wild at Hong Kong Disneyland. Over to Ocean Park Hong Kong, guests received the warmest welcome by iconic mascots and a live band before taking off on an adventure of thrilling amusement rides; a free meal was also on the agenda.

Wine & Dine for Free at Events Capital of Asia: In Asia’s wine and events capital, the group was invited to savour some of the world’s finest wines and gourmet food at the 10th Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival – the decade anniversary edition and largest ever.

Say Ahoy at Asia’s Cruise Hub: To create a truly memorable experience, a weekend cruise trip was arranged with World Dream, where delegates indulged in spa treatments, enjoyed outdoor sports, tried out a VR game and many more activities while aboard.

Horse-racing experience at Happy Valley Racecourse: The trip wrapped up at the Happy Valley Racecourse, the city’s exhilarating horse-racing playground with a history dating back to 1841. Everyone felt the excitement of the race before heading home.

Get in touch with the MEHK team for even more creative activities for your groups and get the most out of what Hong Kong has to offer!

Why Connect and Excel with Hong Kong in 2019

As we rang in 2019 with two new mega infrastructures, meeting planners may now enjoy more unrivalled benefits and easier organisation of MICE events in Hong Kong. Reach out to MEHK at mehk@hktb.com or your local contacts and excel together in 2019!


Connect to a World of New Opportunities:

As a dominant gateway to Mainland China, discover Hong Kong’s unrivalled advantages and how the city can link you and your delegates to a world of new opportunities:





Beyond the Greater Bay Area, the city being Asia’s financial and connectivity hub, will be an ideal place to seize opportunities under the Belt and Road initiative, connecting 60+ countries, over 60% of the world’s population and accounting for 30% of global GDP.

 

Connect via World’s Most Advanced Infrastructure:
World-class infrastructure lays the groundwork for smooth and efficient MICE events. Apart from having one of the world’s busiest airports, learn how Hong Kong’s two new mega infrastructures will bring you even greater convenience for having more travel options and success generating greater attendance numbers.

World’s longest high speed rail route: An extension of the world’s longest high speed rail route, the 26 km-high speed rail (Hong Kong section) opened in Sep connects Hong Kong to 44 cities in Mainland China, without the need for changing trains.

World’s longest bridge and tunnel sea crossing: The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opened in October and significantly cut travelling time from Zhuhai to Hong Kong from 4 hours to 45 minutes.



Connect to Endless Variety:
Reward your teams for a job well done with Hong Kong’s energising melting pot of traditions, colourful attractions and world-famous gourmet indulgence. Plan your itinerary with the coveted ‘wow’ factor!



In 2019, the city will bring MICE planners a multitude of new excitement and new privileges. Be on the lookout for our next eNewsletter in March!


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