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Wednesday, 4 November 2009 |
ISSUE 1 |
| Corks Pop on Hong Kong's Major Wine Show! |
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Exhibitors are gearing up for the second edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2009. Recruitment has been strong, with the number of participants rising significantly to over 520 from 34 countries and regions this year.
| International Flavours |
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An exciting new initiative is the establishment of France as the show's Partner Country. Buyers can try numerous quality and premium French wines from different regions including Burgundy, St. Emilion, Alsace, Bordeaux and Lyon.
Also enhancing the international flavour of the show are exhibitors from Argentina, Australia, Chile, the Chinese mainland, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Moldova, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, the United States, Uruguay and more.
| Fair Highlights |
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Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition - the results of the inaugural contest will be announced at a cocktail reception on 4 November. The competition is run in partnership with the prestigious London-based International Wine & Spirit Competition, and includes a category for "Best Wine Produced in China" along with "Best Wine" awards for Japan, India and Thailand. |
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 "The Most Beloved Wine & Spirits" Voting Game - All visitors can participate in the voting game for The Most Beloved Wine & Spirits throughout the fair, with a chance to win a 'Hamilton' timepiece (total value over HK$23,000). The award presentation will take place on 6 November. Simply pick up a voting form at the fair entrance. |
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Master Classes and Wine-Tasting Sessions - these events add zest to the fair experience. |
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Seminars and Wine Industry Conference - Updating visitors on the latest in the wine world are the seminar series, featuring a wide range of topics, including Asia Top Sommelier Summit on 5 November, and the Wine Industry Conference, with a theme of Hong Kong - Asian Wine Hub, taking place on 4 November. |
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HKTDC & Bonhams Wine Scholarships Auction - Support a good cause by taking part in this auction being held on 4 November. Fine and rare wines have been donated to this excellent cause. |
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Wine Gallery - This educational zone satisfies the thirst for more knowledge. |
| Public Day |
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The final day of the fair, on 6 November, will be open to the public. Exhibitors get a wonderful opportunity here to market test new products and obtain immediate feedback from end-consumers.
| Enjoy Corkage Free! |
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Present your admission badge or admission ticket at our promotion counter at Hall 3FG Concourse to obtain a redemption voucher for waiving the corkage charge for one bottle of wine or spirits when you dine at one of our participating restaurants between 4-8 November 2009.
| Concurrent Events |
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Running concurrently with the fair are two other important trade events. Being staged for the first time is the HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair, while also taking place is the well-established HKTDC Hong Kong Optical Fair. All three shows are on at the downtown venue of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
| What’s On – 4 November (Wednesday) |
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9:30am
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Opening Ceremony *
Guest of Honour : Mr John Tsang Chun-wah, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the HKSAR
9:30am – Reception
10am – Ceremony
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Expo Drive Entrance
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11am-6pm |
Wine & Spirits Tasting Sessions
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Wine Tasting Area 1 - Hall 3C
Wine Tasting Area 2 - Hall 3E
Wine Tasting Area 3 - Hall 3E Concourse
Wine Gallery - Hall 3D
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12noon-1pm |
Seminar on Wine Storage Management System Certification Scheme **
Speaker: Mr KT Ting , Senior Manager of Market & Technology of Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
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Seminar Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
| 12:30pm - 6:30pm |
Vinitaly World Tour: China 2009
Organiser: Buonitalia, Italian Trade Commission and Veronafiere |
Meeting Room S221 & S223 |
| 2pm - 5pm |
Burgundy Wine Tour China
Organiser: French Trade Commission |
Meeting Room N101B |
3pm-5pm |
Wine Industry Conference :
Hong Kong – Asian Wine Hub**
Speakers:
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Miss Yvonne Choi Ying-pik, JP
Permanent Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development (Commerce, Industry and Tourism), The Government of the HKSAR |
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Professor Michel Bettane, Bettane & Desseauve CEO, Wine Critic |
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Mr James Miles, Director, Liv-ex Limited, London |
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Mr David Wrigley, AIWS, MW, International Development Director, Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), UK |
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Mr Brendan O'Toole, Managing Partner, Summergate Fine Wines |
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Mr Anthony Wong, Founder and Chairman, Hong Kong Logistics Research Centre |
Moderator: Ms Debra Meiburg, MW
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Seminar Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
4:30pm-6pm |
Master Class - Perfect Match of Abalone & Wine
Speaker: Mr Roy Moorfield, Wine writer and a wine consultant to Cathay Pacific Airways
Course Fee: HK$200
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Wine Tasting Area 3 - Hall 3E Concourse |
6:30pm-8:30pm
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Cocktail Reception cum Award Presentation of Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition *
Theme: French Night
Guest of Honour: The Honourable Rita Lau Ng Wai-lan, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, The Government of the HKSAR
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Meeting Room N201 |
8pm-8:30pm |
HKTDC • Bonhams Wine Scholarships Auction * |
Meeting Room N206-208 |
*By Invitation Only
**Free Admission
| Fair Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
Remarks |
4-5 November |
10am-7pm |
Open to trade only1 |
6 November |
Open to trade & public1&2 |
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Trade only. Visitors under 18 will not be admitted. (Free Admission) |
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Open to public by ticket admission. Visitors under 18 will not be admitted. (Admission fee is HK$200 per visitor)
Enjoy the fair. But remember, drinking and driving don't mix. |
| Sourcing On the Go - Tailor-made Exhibition Info On Your Mobile |
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iPhone Info Site
With the HKTDC iPhone Info Site, you can now pre-register for fairs and get your free admission badge anywhere and anytime. All information regarding HKTDC fairs, including event schedule, list of exhibitors, plus practical tips on getting around Hong Kong can be conveniently accessed.
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Mobile Info Site
Information of 30 fairs is now available at the HKTDC Mobile Info Site - hktdc.com/wap/en. Browse it and use it to get free admission badge.
Pre-registration via SMS
SMS your email address to (852) 6390 0701 for your free admission badge now! |
| Intensive Worldwide Publicity |
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| Each year the HKTDC creates an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the fair. Take a look at the promotional boards at Hall 1E concourse, Hall 3B concourse, Hall 3FG concourse, outside Room G202-203, G311 and G307, 308 for more details. |
| Free Magazines |
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Don't forget to collect a FREE copy of the fair's official magazine at the Buyer Registration Counter, HKTDC Total Solution Centre and hktdc.com Buyers' Lounge, on presentation of your buyer's badge. |
| hktdc.com Free Sourcing Service |
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Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitors with booth numbers and product photos at the fair. Look for this friendly sign at the fairground.
| Enquiry Contact |
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Customer Service Line : (852) 1830 668
Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department |
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