HKCEC welcomes Asia’s largest attractions event for 2012

(Hong Kong, 26 April, 2011)    The Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (Management) Ltd (HML) is proud to announce the return of Asian Attractions Expo to the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 5th to 8th June 2012.

Asian Attractions Expo, the largest conference and trade exhibition for the attractions industry in Asia, is held annually in different cities in the region and organised by the renowned International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), headquartered in the USA.  More than 200 suppliers of park facilities and software are expected to exhibit while over 4,500 senior management of theme parks and attractions in the region are expected to engage in discussions and experience sharing sessions.

Ms Monica Lee-Müller, Deputy Managing Director of HML, says, “Our partnership with IAAPA dated back to 2000 when IAAPA first held Asian Attractions Expo at the HKCEC.  I’m most delighted that IAAPA has selected the HKCEC again for 2012.  It will be the fourth time for this prestigious event to be held in Hong Kong and at the HKCEC.  At HML, it is our strategy to introduce world class exhibitions and conventions to broaden our business portfolio. We are happy to work with colleagues in Hong Kong Tourism Board and other IAAPA members in Hong Kong to bid for such international event.  IAAPA is of particular significance as it supports an increasingly important element of the tourism industry in Hong Kong, as well as the region.”

Mr Robert Rippy, Chairman of IAAPA, says, “Hong Kong’s first-rate convention facilities and accommodations, accessibility from around the world, and proximity to numerous world-class attractions, make this amazing destination an ideal location for Asian Attractions Expo 2012.  The spacious and well configured facilities and professional services make the HKCEC the natural choice for the expanding event.  I’m confident our exhibitors and attractions leaders from around the world will enjoy the experience of visiting Hong Kong and the success of a quality conference and exhibition.”

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Photo captions:
1)    HML welcomes the return of Asian Attractions Expo
       (left to right: Veronica To – Director of Marketing and Business Planning, HML
       Monica Lee-Müller – Deputy Managing Director, HML
       Robert Rippy – Chairman, IAAPA
       Mario Mamon – Vice Chairman, IAAPA
       Andrew Lee – Executive Director – Asia Pacific, IAAPA)
       
2)    A luncheon was held at the HKCEC on 20 April to announce the return of the Asian Attractions Expo to
       Hong Kong and the HKCEC. The announcement was witnessed by HKSAR government officials and key
       representatives of Hong Kong attractions
       (front row left to right: Monica Lee-Müller – Deputy Managing Director, HML
       Mario Mamon – Vice Chairman, IAAPA
       Robert Rippy – Chairman, IAAPA
       Philip Yung – Commissioner for Tourism, Tourism Commission, HKSAR
       Anthony Lau – Executive Director, Hong Kong Tourism Board
       Tom Mehrmann – Chief Executive, Ocean Park Hong Kong
       back row left to right: Andrew Lee – Executive Director – Asia Pacific, IAAPA
       Irene Law – Senior Manager, Conventions, Hong Kong Tourism Board
       Andy Lau – Senior Manager, Sales & Distribution, Ngong Ping 360 Limited
       Paul Pei – Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, Ocean Park Hong Kong
       Matthias Li – Deputy Chief Executive, Ocean Park Hong Kong
       Kelly Mak – General Manager, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
       Gilly Wong – General Manager, MICE & Cruise, Hong Kong Tourism Board
       Jonny Chan – Director, Attractions & Guest Services, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort)

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About HML
The HKCEC is managed and operated by Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML), a private professional management company. HML is a member of NWS Holdings Limited. NWS Holdings Limited (“NWS Holdings”, Hong Kong stock code: 659), the infrastructure and service flagship of New World Development Company Limited (Hong Kong stock code: 17), embraces businesses in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. Its Infrastructure portfolio includes Roads, Energy, Water and Ports & Logistics projects. Its Services division comprises Facilities Management (the management of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Free Duty), Construction & Transport (Hip Hing Construction and bus and ferry services) and Strategic Investments (Tricor, Haitong and securities investments).

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