Held from 13 to 18 March 2018, a record-breaking number of over 70 agents from four strategic markets - China, India, Indonesia and South Korea - were rewarded with a 5-day-4-night familiarisation trip with an award presentation extravaganza to acknowledge their efforts.
This is the sixth consecutive year the city has hosted the award ceremony and mega familiarisation trip, since the inaugural edition in 2012. The bureau also announced adding Thailand to the race in the 2018-19 programme.
Over 70 winning agents from four Asian markets received accolades at the MEHK-hosted Awards Ceremony at Applause Pavilion, Ocean Park Hong Kong
"On top of the strong momentum in 2016, last year Hong Kong saw 1.9% growth in overnight MICE arrivals, performance of the Meeting and Incentive (M&I) segment was particularly strong, with a double-digit 14.1% growth contributed by long haul, short haul and Mainland China markets; and South Korea even saw a staggering 50.6% growth in M&I arrivals," said Kenneth Wong, General Manager of the Hong Kong Tourism Board's MICE and Cruise Division.
"Agency partners contributed tremendously and we would like to express our greatest appreciation through an excitement-filled ceremony and itinerary, as well as to showcase Hong Kong is a rewarding experience itself. To further tap market potential in the Southeast Asia region, we have identified Thailand as a strategic M&I market and will be adding it into the 2018-19 programme."
Key highlights of this year's Top MICE Agent Awards Ceremony and Familiarisation Trip:
Applause for Success at the Award Ceremony: Hosted at Applause Pavilion, Ocean Park Hong Kong, a special venue for displaying spectacular interactive acts on stage for celebration and recognition with the state-of-the-art LED wall and AV system. Authentic Scavenger Hunt at Old Town Central: Nothing more authentic than a scavenger hunt at the city's iconic neighbourhood reflects the contrast between old and new, heritage and creativity, as well as East and West.