The Chief Executive of HKSAR government, Mr C Y Leung, has unveiled major initiatives in his Policy Address on 15 January 2014 to accelerate the development of Lantau. The outlined policies envision new opportunities leading to an unprecedented enlarged catchment area for MICE events in Hong Kong. With the completion of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link in 2016 and 2018 respectively, Lantau will become an essential connecting point for journeys to and from Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao. To capitalise on the benefits brought by the major infrastructure projects in the area and the synergy between Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (PRD), while striking a balance between development and conservation, the Chief Executive announced in his Policy Address the establishment of the Lantau Development Advisory Committee (LDAC) to map out the economic and social development strategy for Lantau.

AsiaWorld-Expo, with its proximity to the artificial island for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities (HKBCF) which boasts an area of about 130 hectares, will see the formation of a new commercial district in the vicinity. The Government will explore the development of major shopping, dining, entertainment and hotel facilities at the HKBCF. 

Adjacent to both HKBCF and AsiaWorld-Expo, the airport’s North Commercial District, a large area of about 10 hectares, has tremendous development potential and economic value.  The Airport Authority Hong Kong is pressing ahead with the comprehensive and full development of the district. Airport Authority chairman Marvin Cheung Kin-tung said “To capture these growth opportunities, we are moving at full speed ahead to implement the first phase of development at the North Commercial District, which includes a hotel with more than 1,000 rooms.”

As the Chief Executive of HKSAR government said, the bridgehead economy will bring fundamental change to Lantau's functions and development potential. With its strategic location, AsiaWorld-Expo is destined to become the focal point of the PRD region and foster its role as a leading MICE venue in the region.

New dimensions in
dining delight

AsiaWorld-Summit - Newly refurbished
banqueting excellence

Sprawling out over 8,200 sq.m., this column-free hall – one of the largest and best equipped multi-purpose venues of its kind in Hong Kong – now boasts an elegant new carpet that further adds to its already classic ambience. There really is no more impressive or inspiring choice in which to welcome up to 5,000 guests at world-class conferences or sumptuous banquets with 350 tables.

This venue’s spacious backstage area has now also been upgraded to include 4 individual suite-style dressing rooms, enabling VIP guests, performers and event committee to rest and rehearse in comfort and privacy. Each suite comes complete with sofa, make-up counters and enclosed changing area.

Runway 11 - Adding chicness and style to
all kinds of catered events

Famed for both its style and its comfort, AsiaWorld-Expo’s 4,400 sq.m. column-free Runway 11 is particularly popular for its large pre-function area. The hall has recently also been further enhanced with a built-in state-of-the-art kitchen. As a result, it can now delight between 500 to 3,800 attendees at large-scale conferences, cocktail receptions and high-profile product launches, as well as serving Chinese banquets with up to 720 guests.

The venue’s highly-trained and vastly experienced in-house catering team looks forward to offering companies the superlative food and service quality they need to ensure their next corporate functions succeed!

• DBS Bank (Hong Kong)
• Ferrari and Auto Italia Hong Kong
• FWD Insurance
• Pizza Hut Hong Kong
• Rotary Club of Hong Kong North

Longines Hong Kong Masters 2014
21 to 23 February 2014

Building on the success of its inaugural edition last year, this prestigious event comes back at a perfect timing to celebrate the Year of the Horse! With a sleek combination of the graceful equestrian sports, luxury shopping experiences, magnificent arts exhibition and tasteful entertainment, the three days event is set to attract some 32,000 visitors to come and watch as 25 top riders compete for US$1,000,000 in prize money.

To bring up the glamour quotient, the Prestige Village will be decorated with exquisite art pieces showcased by Opera Gallery; guests can enjoy live music and an array of entertainment in a relaxing environment.

Another highlight of the Longines Hong Kong Masters 2014 will be a 2-star Michelin culinary experience in the Dining Zone. The end result for participants will not only be a gala sports event, but also an outstanding opportunity to network with Hong Kong’s most influential movers and shakers.

The HUB | 25 to 27 February 2014

First held last summer, The HUB is a highly innovative international business-to-business fashion trade show that connects local and global brands with influential buyers, retailers and business partners across Asia Pacific. After the huge acclaim its debut achieved last summer, AsiaWorld-Expo is now delighted to announce that it will be playing host to this ground-breaking event for a second time this February.

What makes The HUB so unique amongst fashion shows is that it focuses exclusively on branding. The second edition of The HUB will feature over 150 carefully vetted international brands, covering young, heritage, denim and street labels. The major retailers and multi-brand boutiques, department stores and retail operators, who took part first time around include such blue chip names as Lane Crawford and Harvey Nichols. Organiser says this February’s line up already looks every bit as impressive.

Hong Kong International Diamond,
Gem & Pearl Show | 3 to 7 March 2014

To cope with the overwhelming demand for exhibition spaces, the inaugural Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will see the leveraging of the tested ‘product sectorisation’ concept to showcase diversified product categories under two specialist platforms. To this end, AsiaWorld-Expo will host loose stones and raw materials such as diamonds, gemstones and pearls.

“The brand new arrangement of ‘2 Shows 2 Venues’ will allow more exhibitors to participate, in which a greater variety of jewellery exhibits will be on feature. The two shows are perfectly timed and housed to generate a synergistic effect, maximising exhibitors’ exposure and buyers’ sourcing opportunities, and providing a perfect setting for the shows to grow and prosper’, Mr Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC said.

Asia's Fashion Jewellery &
Accessories Fair - March | 4 to 7 March 2014

Priding itself as the definitive marketplace for sourcing Autumn/Winter collections, the last 2013 edition concluded successfully with 9.7% more visitors passing through its doors compared to 2012.

Organised by UBM Asia, the fair has attracted over 420 exhibitors – up 8% from last year -- from 21 countries and regions. Among the highlights of the fair were four group pavilions and three themed pavilions. Group pavilions from Mainland China, Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan region will demonstrate distinct market specialties. The three themed pavilions -- “Sense Zone”, “Fashion Accessories Zone” and “Stainless Steel Jewellery Pavilion” – cater buyers’ demand for a wider range of on-trend fashion jewellery and accessories.

Mnet Asian Music Awards 2013 –
MAMA in Hong Kong | 22 November 2013

Assembling a galaxy of local and global superstars including Stevie Wonder, Ylvis, BIG BANG, Girls’ Generation, EXO, Rain, Infinite, 2NE1 and Sistar, the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2013 was a major standout on last year’s Asian music calendar. And offering event organisers’ the chance to spread their showcase out across over fully 10,000 sq. m. of world-class exhibition space, no one offered MAMA and its many devotees a more perfect stage or stunning set up that
AsiaWorld-Expo!

FWD Insurance Team Building Event and Dinner
22 November 2013

FWD Insurance organised a teambuilding workshop to demonstrate the ‘work it out” spirit through building bikes together. The 50 assembled bikes were donated to Hans Anderson Club’s Tai O Centre for the local needy children. The event was followed by a dinner reception to appreciate the staff’s participation.

The event organiser was delighted with the spacious venue where they could carry out team building activities, special performances, as well as catering event with same roof convenience. AsiaWorld-Expo’s Runway 11 and its neighbouring function hall ensured all attendees enjoyed an optimal blend of sportiness and elegance within a flexible setting.

9th International Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society (APHS 2013) | 27-28 November 2013

With nearly 1,000 specialist members, the Asia Pacific Hernia Society has long been one of the world’s most highly regarded bodies in its field. Its annual international congress remains the main standout on the organisation’s annual international events calendar.

Organised by the Hong Kong Society of Minimal Access Surgery, the most recent congress enticed hundreds of professional surgeons to the Territory to discuss the latest technological and treatment breakthroughs. Thanks to the flexible privacy of AsiaWorld-Expo’s Meeting and Hospitality Centre, everyone enjoyed real ease of movement when going between keynote lectures and concurrent conference sessions in adjoining meeting rooms. Respectively held next door in the foyer and IKON seaview restaurant, the exhibition and coffee breaks also offered delegates same roof convenience.

Eco Expo Asia - International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection | 28-31 October 2013

Asia’s premier exhibition for green-tech development, Eco Expo Asia recently invited attendees to take part in its eighth get-together. The 28 to 31 October 2013 event at AsiaWorld-Expo was a huge success, attracting some 297 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. The event’s impact was further enhanced by the 12,952 professional visitors from 98 countries and regions who attended its four-day run. This figure is fully 12% higher than that recorded the previous year.

Giving back to the community

AsiaWorld-Expo has always done everything possible to give back to the local community that sustains its business. To encourage and recognise enterprises which support deserving local social causes, Hong Kong’s Home Affairs Department organised the “Friends of Social Enterprise Award Scheme 2013”.

AsiaWorld-Expo was genuinely humbled to have been nominated for this honour by long-time partner, Bright Services. The venue’s team was also delighted to have been selected as an awardee by an expert judging panel comprising representatives of government departments, professional bodies and across the business sector as a whole.

On 24 November 2013, Mr. Patrick LI Pak-chuen, JP - Deputy Director of Home Affairs presented the award certificate to AsiaWorld-Expo for its “Multi-dimensional Events Services Programme” initiative. The project not only provides much-needed training and placement opportunities in porterage and event technical support services for the unemployed and also gives ex-offenders an all-too-rare opportunity to enhance their self-esteem by successfully reintegrating into society.