Wednesday, March 19, 2025 The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) joined forces with Exhibition Group and Plaza Premium Group to successfully orchestrate the PATA Power of Networking and Luncheon 2025. This significant gathering occurred on Thursday, February 20, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), within the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The event convened more than 20 influential figures from the travel and tourism sectors of Hong Kong SAR and the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Attendees included notable representatives from the Tourism Commission, Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau, the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Shangri-La Group, Trip.com, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management, among others. A keynote address from Ms.
Angelina Cheung, JP, Commissioner for Tourism, HKSAR Government, was a focal point. She unveiled the “Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0,” a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering Hong Kong SAR as a top-tier global tourism hub by merging aspects of tourism with culture, sports, ecology, and large-scale events.
Ms. Cheung also engaged in a fireside chat and an interactive question-and-answer session. Mr.
Soon-Hwa Wong, PATA Ambassador for Greater China, also graced the event, highlighting PATA’s dedication to its members in Hong Kong SAR and the GBA. The luncheon seamlessly transitioned into the grand opening of the Ho.