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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sar

After three years of strict pandemic travelling rules which had a profound impact on Hong Kong’s tourism, the 2023 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races and the 2023 Hong Kong Cyclothon were successfully concluded and attracted over 4,000 paddlers and 4,000 cyclists from overseas and local sports communities to attend, making both events two of the largest outdoor sports events of the year. The tourism and event industries are undoubtedly transforming; to catch up with the changes in… Show more After three years of strict pandemic travelling rules which had a profound impact on Hong Kong’s tourism, the 2023 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races and the 2023 Hong Kong Cyclothon were successfully concluded and attracted over 4,000 paddlers and 4,000 cyclists from overseas and local sports communities to attend, making both events two of the largest outdoor sports events of the year. The tourism and event industries are undoubtedly transforming; to catch up with the changes in consumer behaviours and the emerging trends of multi-dimensional events, new initiatives and attractions are critical to being competitive and sustainable among the other most welcoming travel destinations. A partnership with LINE FRIENDS characters was introduced to the 2023 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, as one of the HKTB’s dragon boat festival celebration programmes to strengthen the festive ambience, which attracted nearly 120,000 overseas and local spectators for the 2-day dragon boat races at Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade and the 'LINE FRIENDS Hello Hong Kong Dragon Boat Photo Spots' at the Avenue of Stars. The 2023 Hong Kong Cyclothon continued being recognised as Hong Kong’s largest and only cycling event covering ‘3 Tunnels, 3 Bridges’ routes and with the first return of the UCI Class 1.1 Road Race since 2018. About 5,000 overseas and local cyclists from over 10 countries or regions participated in the 7 rides and races, dashed on the city's major traffic routes and passed through various iconic landmarks.To showcase the green assets of Hong Kong, online tour programmes covering a selection of Hong Kong’s countryside have been organised for overseas trade partners and invited media during the pandemic; a series of digital content, containing around 100 selected outdoor itineraries with feature stories and promotional videos, was produced and published via DiscoverHongKong.com for overseas visitors and local citizen to enjoy the Great Outdoors of Hong Kong. Show less

Hong Kong Sar

• Direct all aspects of staging high-profile sports events and maintain a year-round wellness campaign engaging over 10,000 participants annually including the ‘Hong Kong Cyclothon’, ‘Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races’, and ‘Hong Kong Great Outdoors’. • Craft comprehensive operation plans, select and lead event managers and vendors to implement world-class experiences aligned with strategic goals, and ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards, and quality… Show more • Direct all aspects of staging high-profile sports events and maintain a year-round wellness campaign engaging over 10,000 participants annually including the ‘Hong Kong Cyclothon’, ‘Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races’, and ‘Hong Kong Great Outdoors’. • Craft comprehensive operation plans, select and lead event managers and vendors to implement world-class experiences aligned with strategic goals, and ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards, and quality service.• Excel at stakeholder engagement, navigating partnerships across the government, sponsors, and organizations to solicit support for planning and secure endorsements for execution.• Establish efficient participant management mechanisms and optimize digital registration solutions; foster relationships between customers, supporting organizations, internal departments, and contractors to ensure delivery of events and wellness initiatives per industry best practices.• Conceptualise innovative programming enhancements and marketing initiatives to drive awareness and broader community involvement and leverage multi-channel touchpoints to engage diverse audiences. Show less

Hong Kong Sar

Hong Kong Sar

Hong Kong

• Supervised a team of 8 clerical and project staff to ensure smooth daily operations of the secretariat office and training centre. • Managed sports funding agreements and budgets with partners like LCSD and HKSI for national squads, local races and training courses, community sports clubs, etc. • Acted as the secretary of the Organising Committee of the ‘Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races’, convening meetings and securing endorsements from government departments… Show more • Supervised a team of 8 clerical and project staff to ensure smooth daily operations of the secretariat office and training centre. • Managed sports funding agreements and budgets with partners like LCSD and HKSI for national squads, local races and training courses, community sports clubs, etc. • Acted as the secretary of the Organising Committee of the ‘Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races’, convening meetings and securing endorsements from government departments, handling funding from the Mega Events Fund Committee (MEF), title and other sponsors, etc. Coordinated race operations and online registration, hosting for international teams, procurement of service contractors, recruitment and management of race officials and volunteers.• Analysed key metrics and prepared weekly reports to the Association’s Committees on operational matters, statistical and financial figures, and post-event reports to the government, title sponsors, and key stakeholders.• Monitored the Association’s procurements, recruitments, and inventory processes in adherence with stringent compliance standards. Show less

Hong Kong Sar

• Organised a major multi-sport fundraising race, ‘Team Challenge 36’, attracting over 1,000 participants annually and provided support to the Association’s Corporate Communication Department and community centres. • Liaised and coordinated between government departments to secure vital licenses and approvals to facilitate event operations. • Supervised contractors and project staff, oversaw participants’ registration and recruitment of volunteers.• Supported in… Show more • Organised a major multi-sport fundraising race, ‘Team Challenge 36’, attracting over 1,000 participants annually and provided support to the Association’s Corporate Communication Department and community centres. • Liaised and coordinated between government departments to secure vital licenses and approvals to facilitate event operations. • Supervised contractors and project staff, oversaw participants’ registration and recruitment of volunteers.• Supported in budgeting, liaised with sponsors and funding sources to sustain continuous development of the event, provision of operational and financial reports for Organising and Steering Committees. Show less

Hong Kong

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice

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