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Hong Kong has won the Best MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Exhibition) City Award in
the 2008 Industry Awards organised by CEI Asia Pacific Magazine. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) was also voted one of the best NTOs providing support services for
convention and tourism.
The Hon James Tien, Chairman of the HKTB
said that the awards were the accomplishment of a concerted effort of the Government
and the travel trade. “The awards recognised our world-class conferences support services and ascertain Hong Kong’s attractiveness for
conferences, exhibitions and corporate events (corporate meetings and incentive groups) although we’re up against intense competition in
the region,” Mr Tien said.
“In 2007, many international corporations and organisations have chosen Hong Kong for their meetings and events. Developing MICE
segment continues to be HKTB’s strategic focus in 2008. More resources will be allocated to develop corporate event business especially in
high potential markets such as Mainland China and India. The HKTB will also continue to work closely with the Government and travel trade
to strengthen Hong Kong’s appeal as the capital for conference and exhibition,”
added Mr
Tien.
CEI Asia Pacific Magazine organises
the MICE industry award every year, this year, it has commissioned leading global market information
provider TNS to conduct online survey since November 2007 and collected views and opinions of CEI Asia Pacific readers from more than
13 countries. Among which, about 48% chose Hong Kong as their favourite city for conferences and conventions while 35% voted the city
as the top choice for meeting and incentive destination. In addition, 22% of the vote went to HKTB for providing professional support
services for convention and tourism.
CEI Asia Pacific is
one of the region's leading titles for the convention, exhibition and incentive travel industry. It provides latest news of the
industry covers corporate meetings and incentive events, conferences and exhibitions and conducts case studies of regional events.
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