1 PRESS RELEASE 新聞稿 Date: 30 September 2016 Total pages: 5 The largest-ever CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival to wow festival-goers with more than 410 booths in five themed zones Media can download press release, photos and other materials from the HKTB website: FTP (valid until 31 December 2016): ftp://wnd2016-b:445566@ftpsvr01.hktb.com/ Press releases: http://partnernet.hktb.com/en/about_hktb/news/press_releases/index.html Photos (online registration required): http://partnernet.hktb.com/mediaplib/en/index.html Key messages This is the largest edition ever, featuring a 20% expansion in venue size and over 410 booths. The four-day event offers an enhanced range of diverse wine and food experiences with five distinct themed zones. Top local and international restaurants will add variety to the event, showcasing their signature dishes in the Tasting Room. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), with China Construction Bank (Asia) as the title sponsor for the third consecutive year, the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival will be held at the Central Harbourfront Event Space from 27 to 30 October. The venue size is 20% larger than that of previous years, making this year s event the biggest ever. It features more than 410 wine and food booths in five distinct themed zones. The popular Tasting Room will continue to host a one-of-a-kind Master Chef Dinner prepared by the top restaurant in Asia s 50 Best Restaurants 2016, three local Michelin-starred restaurants, and other award-winning establishments from Hong Kong. HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam said: Since its debut, the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival has become one of the most anticipated mega events of the year. It draws a large number of festival-goers, both tourists and locals, and is widely reported in global media, so it generates a lot of international exposure for the city. This year, we are expanding the scale of the event, presenting fine wines from 26 countries and an enriched variety of gastronomic delights in the five distinct themed zones for all the participants enjoyment. The HKTB would like to thank our sponsors and participating partners, especially China Construction Bank (Asia), for making this event possible. We also
appreciate the continued support from all the government departments and related organisations. Vice-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of China Construction Bank (Asia) Mr Jiang Xianzhou said: This year marks the third consecutive year that our bank title-sponsors the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival, we feel honored to work hand-in-hand with the Hong Kong Tourism Board in organising this renowned annual event for local citizens and tourists. Originated from the Bank of Canton, the first Chinese-owned bank in Hong Kong since 1912, next year would be CCB (Asia) s 105 th anniversary. Over the past hundred years, we have witnessed the rapid development of this city. The Bank actively supports local mega events to contribute to the community. We wish this year s CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival a great success, and all participants have an unforgettable time with their family and friends. Top three highlights of the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival - The largest-scale ever The venue covers well over 4 hectare and features more than 410 wine and food booths, both figures 20% higher than last year s. - Five distinct themed zones From wine and whiskey to award-winning craft beers and cocktails, there is a wide variety of choices to suit different tastes. There are also a lot of gastronomical delights to choose from, including street food and creations from some of the city s trendiest restaurants and top hotels. - Star-studded Tasting Room Chef Gaggan Anand of Bangkok restaurant Gaggan, rated number one by Asia s 50 Best Restaurants 2016, will collaborate with chefs from local Michelin-starred restaurants and other award-winning establishments to present a one-of-a-kind Master Chef Dinner Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong will build a whimsical Dessert Garden with an array of tantalising snacks and confections. Eight of the city s top bartenders will each concoct a special Hong Kong-inspired cocktail for the World Class Street Food Jam. Each drink will be paired with a delicious dish from the respective bar/restaurant. Endless excitement during the Hong Kong Great November Feast The CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is the kick-off event for the Hong Kong Great November Feast. Throughout November, the HKTB will partner with our local food industry partners, key dining districts and various hotels to promote an amazing array of culinary events around town to tourists and the international media, including the Elite Dining Week, the Lan Kwai Fong Carnival, the FUNtastic QRE Festival, and many others. In addition, a number of bars and winning restaurants in the 2016 Best of the Best Culinary 2
Awards will roll out a series of promotions and special offers to coincide with the Hong Kong Great November Feast. For details of the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, ticketing arrangements, and the Hong Kong Great November Feast, please refer to the enclosed factsheet or go to the HKTB website: www.discoverhongkong.com/winedine Photo caption 1 HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam (centre), Vice-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of title sponsor China Construction Bank (Asia) Mr Jiang Xianzhou (right), and Mr Thomas Jullien (left) of co-organiser Bordeaux International Wine & Dine Festival Organisation perform a toast at the press conference of the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival. Photo caption 2 Group photo of officiating guests with the five celebrity gourmets Gigi Ng, Walter Kei, Michelle Loo and the event s wine consultants Ronny Lau and Alan Wong. (From right to left) 3
Photo caption 3 HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam (Centre front) with representatives from the supporting organisations and sponsors. Photo caption 4 The CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns to the Central Harbourfront Event Space this year. There are two entrances: one in Admiralty and one in Central (near Pier 9 & 10).All visitors to the Festival will also enjoy 30% off on individual tickets to the Hong Kong Observation Wheel. Photo caption 5 Celebrity chefs from a selection of hot and trendy restaurants, whose creations will be featured in the Grand Pavilion. 4
Photo captions 6 to 8 The Discovery Zone will present a range of Hong Kong-inspired cocktails. Photo captions 9 & 10 The Tasting Room will host a series of events, and the public are advised to purchase tickets in advance. The events include a Master Chef Dinner, prepared jointly by Gaggan, the top restaurant in Asia s 50 Best Restaurants 2016, three Michelin-starred restaurant T ang Court, two Michelin-starred restaurant Ming Court, one Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar and the winning restaurant in the 2016 Best of the Best Culinary Awards. Other highlights include the whimsical Dessert Garden, created by chefs from the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong (left) and two sessions of World Class Street Food Jam, presented by Moet Hennessy Diageo, featuring some unique Hong Kong-inspired cocktails and local food pairings (right). For media enquiries, please contact: Hong Kong Media Miss Jane Ha Tel: 2807 6563 Fax: 2503 6183 E-mail: jane.ha@hktb.com Ends Mainland and Overseas Media Miss Vivian Li Tel: 2807 6206 Fax: 2503 6206 E-mail: vivian.li@hktb.com During non-office hours, please contact: Hong Kong media: 8200 7860; Mainland and overseas media: 8100 8935. 5