 The
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) opened
in November 1988, after which Hong Kong's exhibition industry
experienced a period of rapid growth enabling Hong Kong to
establish its position as Asia's trade fair capital and a
premier international convention and meeting location.
The HKCEC, located on the magnificent and renowned Victoria
Harbour, is owned by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
(TDC) and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
The TDC is entrusted by Government to be responsible for the
Centre's development, design and management. The TDC has contracted
with Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management)
Limited (HML) for management and operation of the Centre.
HML is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NWS Holdings Ltd (Stock
Code: 0659 HK).
The mission of HML, with a staff team of over 830, is to position
the HKCEC as the best exhibition and convention centre in
Asia internationally renowned for excellence and hosting the
world's greatest events, supported by innovative and creative
operating techniques.
Having experienced escalating demand from its time of opening,
the HKCEC was expanded in June 1997 over doubling its prime
function space. The expanded venue further strengthened Hong
Kong's leading position as Asia's trade fair hub and assuring
that Hong Kong could successfully meet the growing demand
for space into the 21st century.
The total project cost of the expansion which opened in 1997
was HK$4.8 billion (US$620 million, in 1997 dollars) including
site reclamation which began in June 1994. The cost of the
HKCEC at opening in 1988 was approximately HK$1.6 billion
(US$207 million, in 1986 dollars), not including land cost.
The HKCEC presently totals 248,000 sq m (2.67 million sq ft)
with over 70,000 sq m (753,474 sq ft) of rentable function
space. With the growing demand of exhibition space from HKCEC's
current clients and potential new clients, HKCEC's second
expansion began in July 2006. Upon the completion in 2009,
the expansion will add 19,400 sq m to the HKCEC bringing total
exhibition space to nearly 83,000 sq m and total rentable
function space close to 90,000 sq m.
Facilities:
12,000 m2 loading/marshalling areas with 119 conveniently
located loading spaces.
For Halls 1, 2 and 3, Grand Hall, Grand Foyer and Meeting
Rooms 201-212 and 301-312:
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Internal truck marshalling area for 15 lorries and 27
light trucks |
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Vehicle ramp system leads directly to halls for convenience
in setting up and striking exhibits |
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11 service lifts with capacities from 1.8 tonnes to
2.7 tonnes |
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Halls 1 and 2 have 32 and 29 indoor loading docks respectively |
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Direct access by ramp system to Hall 3 |
For Halls 5 and 7, Convention Hall, Convention Foyer, Theatres
1 and 2, Meeting Rooms 401-410, 501-506 and 601-610:
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58 indoor loading docks - capacity 16 container
trucks and 42 light trucks |
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2 heavy-duty container lifts (45 tonnes per lift) |
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8 freight lifts (7 tonnes per lift) |
Function:
With its superb facilities and environment, expert logistics,
and friendly, professional staff, the Hong Kong Convention
and Exhibition Centre ensures that each event will run smoothly.
The Centre builds in all you need to plan with confidence:
total venue security, furnished organiser offices near the
halls, VIP rooms, press rooms, breakout areas, registration
counters, cafeteria and concession stands, technical service
units and information counters. Each year, the Centre hosts
more than 45 international trade fairs for buyers from more
than 100 countries, including the world's largest leather
fair and watch and clock fair. The regular international fairs
for giftware, toys, fashion, jewellery, electronics and optical
products are Asia's largest.
Contact:
Venue Booking Hotline: (852) 2582 1111
Website: http://www.hkcec.com.hk
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