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Destination Hong Kong 36 JUL-AUG 2018 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM "According to HKTB's fi gures, we have seen 1.93 million MICE arrivals in 2017 which is a 1.9% growth from that of 2016." NICHOLAS SMITH, GM, KERRY HOTEL, HONG KONG KERRY HOTEL, HONG KONG Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong's general manager Nicholas Smith says the MICE business is very important to the hotel, and Hong Kong. "According to HKTB's gures, we have seen 1.93 million MICE arrivals in 2017 which is a 1.9% growth from that of 2016. In addition, better connections to Mainland China and Macau through the Zhuhai-Macau-HK bridge and high-speed train network serve to strengthen Hong Kong as a destination and hub for MICE events globally." The Kerry is home to Hong Kong's largest pillarless ballroom (1,756sqm) and largest LED screen, which can play to up to 1,000 banquet guests. And while its Harbour Room Terrace is a Victoria Harbour view wow-factor location, their Business Anywhere campaign opens up the entire hotel for MICE activities, such as the Presidential Suite, alfresco lawn, Base Camp gym, eatery Dockyard and work hub Kafnu to host dining groups and activities. Out by the airport, The Regal Airport Hotel has a year-long group package that combines one night's accommodation in 150 rooms and day-long ballroom use with options to upgrade to full- and half-day meeting packages. For groups ying in, the location could hardly be more handy. And neighbour AsiaWorld-Expo has had stellar years. Welcoming more than 66 full-capacity days during 2017 and 2018 so far, they see over 300 mega events and over 4 million visitors each year. Around 20,000 delegates attended the recent NU SKIN Regional Convention 2018 over three Hong Kong ramps up venue offerings and activities for engaging experiences WORDS CATHARINE NICOL Geared up for more groups days of action-packed programmes, and upcoming activities will be themed around the FIFA World Cup. New for the summer, FIFA World Cup fever is also being harnessed by Team Building Asia and their program GOALL, which challenges teams to develop and manage their own football club, coming up with objectives, responsibilities and challenges to market and sponsor teams, train players, design the stadium and compete in a chant-o . "The market in Hong Kong is very competitive," says co-founder and managing director Stuart Harris, who says longevity and networking are key. Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong's versatile spaces are ideal for customised indoor and alfresco events. Team Building Asia taps into FIFA World Cup fever with its GOALL programme

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