Exciting lineup: hong kong's mega events calendar for the second half of 2024
The Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, together with the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, and the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Mr Dane Cheng, announced the calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (second half of 2024) today (May 21).
Mr Wong said, “At least 210 mega events will be held throughout 2024, with over 100 events both in the first and second halves of the year. Similar to the first six months, different types of mega events in the second half of the year cover various areas including cultural, arts and creative events; sports; conventions and exhibitions; finance, economy, innovation and technology related events; as well as festivals, celebrations, galas and carnivals. There will be more than 15 new events, and return of popular events. The distribution of types of mega events in the first and second halves are generally similar, which reflects Hong Kong’s year-round offering of diverse events for all to choose from and participate in.”
Mr Wong said that mega events would bring substantial economic benefits. It is estimated that approximately 1.7million tourists would participate in the mega events in 2024. Their spending is estimated to be about HK$7.2billion, bringing value-added of about HK$4.3 billion to the Hong Kong economy.”
Mr Yeung said, “To fully exploit the stimulating effect of tourism on various industries, we will strengthen our liaison with industries related to mega events, so that these events may attract more tourists and generate more business opportunities and boost the economic gains of tourism, hotel, catering, retail and other sectors. We believe that the industries can make reference to the upcoming events, and plan, design, and launch cross-sector promotion and tourism products that connect different sectors and events. This will create comprehensive and immersive travel experiences for tourists, making them the best ambassadors to tell good stories of Hong Kong.”
Mr Yeung said the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) will continue to fully explore and utilise Hong Kong’s rich tourism resources through thematic tours. At the same time, the CSTB will continue to extend warm hospitality, with a view to reinforcing and strengthening Hong Kong’s position as “the best tourism destination”.
The HKTB has established the “Mega Events Development and Advancement Division” (MEDA), which has started operating as the first point of contact for mega events. Over the past two months, MEDA has proactively reached out to different event organisers and has received a number of inquiries. Currently, they are handling a total of over 40 projects. Based on the current assessment, five projects have been preliminarily confirmed, with the majority of them planned to take place within this year. The events cover a wide range of fields including ball games, sports tournaments, entertainment performances, and art and cultural activities.
The Government has compiled a calendar of mega events in Hong Kong to keep the public and the relevant industries apprised of the mega events held in Hong Kong. The Government will continuously update the calendar of mega events to inform members of the public and visitors of the mega events to be held in Hong Kong in advance. With a view to promoting Hong Kong’s status as an Events Capital of Asia, the Government also hopes to foster cross-sector collaboration among different industries and mega events, and encourages the tourism, hotel, catering, retail and other sectors to make plans on promotion and design tourism products beforehand.
The calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (second half of 2024) is in the Annex. The public can also browse it through the website for Brand Hong Kong (www.brandhk.gov.hk).
Government announces calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (second half of 2024) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Government announces calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (second half of 2024) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Auction of vehicle registration marks to be held on May 16
The Transport Department (TD) today (April 28) announced that the auction of vehicle registration marks will be held on May 16 (Saturday) at Meeting Room S221, L2, Old Wing, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai.
"A total of 200 traditional vehicle registration marks (TVRMs) will be put up for public auction in the morning session, and 120 personalised vehicle registration marks (PVRMs) will be put up for auction in the afternoon session.The lists of marks have been uploaded to the department's website, www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/index.html," a department spokesman said.
For the auction of TVRMs, only registration marks starting with "HK" or "XX" and special vehicle registration marks are put up for physical auction. Applicants should attend the auction and take note of the opening price as announced by the auctioneer before participating in the bidding of the mark.
The reserve price of each PVRM is $5,000. Applicants who have paid a deposit of $5,000 should also attend the physical auction and participate in the bidding (including the first bid at the reserve price). Otherwise, the PVRM concerned may be sold to another bidder at the reserve price.
People who wish to participate in the bidding at the physical auction should take note of the following points:
(1) Bidders are required to produce the following documents for completion of registration and payment procedures immediately after the successful bidding:
(i)the identity document of the successful bidder;
(ii) the identity document of the purchaser if it is different from the successful bidder;
(iii)a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation if the purchaser is a body corporate; and
(iv)a crossed cheque payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" or "The Government of the HKSAR". Any bidder who wishes to bid for both TVRMs and PVRMs on the same day, should bring along at least two crossed cheques for payment of auction prices(for an auctioned mark paid for by cheque, the first three working days after the date of auction will be required for cheque clearance confirmation before processing of the application for mark assignment can be completed).Successful bidders may also pay through the Easy Pay System (EPS), but are reminded to note the maximum transfer amount in the same day of the payment card.Payment by post-dated cheque, cash, credit card or other methods will not be accepted.
(2) Purchasers must make payment of the purchase price through EPS or by crossed cheque and complete the Memorandum of Sale of Vehicle Registration Mark or the Memorandum of Sale of PVRM immediately after the bidding.Subsequent alteration of the particulars in the Memorandum will not be permitted.
(3) A registration mark can only be assigned to a motor vehicle which is registered in the name of the purchaser.The Certificate of Incorporation must be produced immediately by the purchaser if a vehicle registration mark purchased is to be registered under the name of a body corporate.
(4) The display of a vehicle registration mark on a motor vehicle should be in compliance with the requirements stipulated in Schedule 4 to the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations.
(5) Any change to the arrangement of letters, numerals and blank spaces of a PVRM, i.e. single and two rows as auctioned, will not be allowed.
(6) Special vehicle registration marks are non-transferable.Where the ownership of a motor vehicle with a special vehicle registration mark is transferred, the allocation of the special vehicle registration mark shall be cancelled.
(7) The purchaser shall, within 12 months after the date of auction, apply to the Commissioner for Transport for the vehicle registration mark to be assigned to a motor vehicle registered in the name of the purchaser.If the purchaser fails to assign the registration mark within 12 months, allocation of the registration mark will be cancelled and arranged for re-allocation by the Commissioner for Transport in accordance with the statutory provision without prior notice to the purchaser.
"Upon completion of the Memorandum of Sale of PVRM, the purchaser will be issued a receipt and a Certificate of Allocation of Personalised Registration Mark. The Certificate of Allocation will serve to prove the holdership of the PVRM. Potential buyers of vehicles bearing a PVRM should check the Certificate of Allocation with the sellers and pay attention to the details therein. For transfer of vehicle ownership, this certificate together with other required documents should be sent to the TD for processing," the spokesman added.
For other auction details, please refer to the Guidance Notes - Auction of TVRMs (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/tvrm_auction/index.html) and Guidance Notes - Auction of PVRMs (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/pvrm_auction/index.html).
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