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The Tin Hau festival comes to Hong Kong
Dating back to Hong Kong’s maritime days, these festivals pay homage to Tin Hau, the goddess of the sea and patron saint of fishermen. This year the celebrations take place on the first day of May. There are dozens of Tin Hau temples across Hong Kong, most of them staging lively celebrations and festivities with […] -
A new life for an iconic Hong Kong market
Temple Street, one of Hong Kong’s best known and most popular night markets, takes on a new look for the next five months, courtesy of the Night Vibes Hong Kong campaign, which aims to revitalise the city’s after-hours economy. Spanning from Jordan Road to Yau Ma Tei’s Tin Hau Temple Complex, Temple Street has been revamped and […] -
Experience Hong Kong’s first zero-carbon conference venue
Venue: CIC–Zero Carbon ParkCapacity: Up to 150 delegates for meetings and exhibitions More commonly known as CIC-ZCP, this venue in Hong Kong’s Kowloon started primarily as a research centre in 2012, focusing on green technology and building techniques. As such, it was the first zero-carbon building to be established in the territory. Now, in response […] -
Hong Kong hosts first ComplexCon outside US
ComplexCon has developed a reputation as a premier gathering of style and style makers in everything from sophisticated food to streetwear and trainers, from the latest in music to the wildest developments in art, with contributions in the past from icons such as Takashi Murakami, Pharrell Williams, Kid Cud, and Travis Scott. Now it’s making […] -
Hong Kong Arts Festival celebrates its 52nd year
The first Hong Kong Arts Festival was held in 1973 and, apart from a brief pause during the pandemic, it has been going strong ever since. The 2024 edition, which is the 52nd in the series, promises to be one of the very best, with a massive array of diverse events on its calendar. Running […] -
Exploring Taiwan’s meeting and events landscape
Phyllis Lau, Destination Asia Hong Kong’s MICE expert, was recently invited on a four-day familiarisation trip organised by the Taipei City Tourism Board, an excellent opportunity to discover Taiwan’s top sightseeing spots and new MICE venues. From the bustling capital city of Taipei to the serene countryside outside it, this destination has so much to […] -
Dress to impress for a Shanghai-style night out in Hong Kong
Venue: China Club, Hong Kong Capacity: 10-30 pax For an evening with a genuine wow factor, Destination Asia Hong Kong has partnered with wardrobe specialist Yang Shang Kee and the elegant, members-only China Club, designed by the eminent socialite Sir David Tang. This event was first arranged for an Australian incentive group travelling to Hong […] -
Clockenflap outdoor music festival, a hit in Hong Kong
Clockenflap is Asia’s leading outdoor music and arts festival, and a highlight of Hong Kong’s annual cultural calendar. Cultivating and celebrating creativity, the festival is on a mission to inspire through music and arts. With dazzling, diverse activities and attractions, and appearances from Japanese rising superstar Joji, J-pop headliners Yoasobi and Jarvis Cocker’s legendary Britpop rockers Pulp, […] -
Hong Kong’s Starlit Swire Symphony Returns
Swire Symphony Under the Stars, the Hong Kong Philharmonic’s yearly musical extravaganza, is scheduled to take place again this year at the Central Harbourfront Event Space on 18 November, starting at 19:30 pm. Symphony Under the Stars is a fabulous event for several reasons: it’s free, it’s outdoors, it’s next to Victoria Harbour and it brings […] -
Back To Business As Travel Resumes to Hong Kong
Since re-opening in March, the Hong Kong team have been quick to get back up to speed and are now busy welcoming guests from a number of different long-haul markets, with strong incoming demand from South America and the UK. A milestone in the revival came in April, when the team orchestrated seamless experiences for […] -
2023 Gay Games to Take Place in Hong Kong
The Gay Games, one of the world’s largest inclusive sports, arts and cultural events, will be held in Hong Kong from 3-11 November, giving Asia its first opportunity to celebrate the unity and diversity that this event brings with nine whole days of sports, culture and fun. The Games were first held in San Francisco […] -
Immersive Side Trip for Visitors Attending Meetings in Hong Kong
Venue: Yim Tin Tsai, Hong Kong Capacity: 50 pax, split into groups While business is, of course, the priority for most international meetings and conferences, there are several excellent reasons why an agenda should also include at least one R&R opportunity, as it brings benefits for delegates and organisers alike. However, this activity must be […]