Manuela António - Lawyers and Notaries’ Post

As Hong Kong prides itself as the "City of Events," the MICE industry plays a crucial role in driving the economy and promoting business opportunities. However, the environmental impact of organizing these events is hard to ignore. Despite the urgency of mitigating the damage to the environment, the complexity behind organizing MICE event is making it difficult for radical change to happen. Our esteemed speakers from Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Macau Fair & Trade Association will share from a policy level, how it can encourage paradigm shift in the industry. Meanwhile, industry leaders from Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Informa Markets, KPMG, New World Corporate Services Limited and ReThink HK will discuss what can be done on a practical level to realize the feasibility of integrating resource circularity in the MICE industry. Join us in exploring innovative strategies and collaborative approaches that can reshape the MICE industry toward a more sustainable future. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and create a thriving business ecosystem. Whether you are coming from a MICE industry background, if organizing event is part of your business outreach strategy, this is the event for you to learn more about how you might run event that are more align with the rising sustainability trend. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkYmekWU The event details are as follows: Date: 6 June 2024 (Thursday) Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm (4:30pm – 5:30 will be the networking session) Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong Language: Mainly English and Cantonese (with simultaneous interpretation in English and Cantonese) Format: Physical and Online via Zoom #pslb #svc #businesssustainability #sustainabilityleadership #sustainability #business #sme #collaboration #sustainablevaluechains #sdgs #undp #HSBC #HBF 

Mainland Chinese punters to return to Macau for entertainment: CLSA survey https://lnkd.in/d5GevMaM (Macau).- Macau is likely to continue to attract premium travellers looking to gamble in the city over the next 12 months despite global economic uncertainties. The forecast is part of a recent CLSA survey on premium-led resilience in the casino sector.

Join Agata Osinska, IMCM and our team in #Singapore next week to learn more about the #Caribbean #citizenship by investment programs as well as the changes announced to these programs in the coming months. Details and registration below 👇🏻

Here's our first article in a four-part series exploring how Macau is diversifying its economy https://lnkd.in/gtSvKfkx

Ok, the Raffles statue debate… 1) I said in my first book - back in 2001 - that I struggled with the glorification of British imperialist leaders, but for different reasons. I did - and still do - despise the class aspect. As a working-class kid, you’d expect me to say that. But there’s no doubt that Britain to this day - and their former colonies - still get caught up in that superior class bollocks, that has always had a whiff of eugenics. The posh accent, the upper-class mannerisms, the elite education and obsession with social status. And, quite frankly, the aping (and championing) of certain British imperialist tropes to this day - everything from posh high teas to tiffin rooms, as if far too many still want to live in an episode of Downton Abbey. 2) we still glorify this ‘class’ - whether it’s a Raffles statue or another Etonian actor in a Marvel movie. Why? We see the clothes, the accent and the entitlement and assume intelligence. Why must we keep glorifying upper class and privilege? 3) there are so many other figures in Singapore’s history - both local and international - who are worthy of statues, if that’s your thing, but maybe we could ease off with the foppish, entitled imperialists? 4) this bothers me because this adoration of the gilded classes is all well and good when watching a drama on Netflix or HBO, but it gets trickier as you get older and realise that these buggers’ privileges are STILL baked in. In 2024. In the UK, the Etonian, eugenics-loving clowns of today made Brexit possible. And in Singapore, too. Good luck making a go of it if you didn’t go to the right school, didn’t come from the right family etc. so why, again, must we keep glorifying the upper classes and their built-in privileges? For so many, It’s still a rigged game, in their favour, just as it was for Raffles. Why must we keep celebrating these people? I think they got enough. 5) anyway, I once wrote a short story on what a pompous, elitist tit Raffles really was. And you can read it for free here: https://lnkd.in/gbsfH4A4

💡 The Romanian Hospitality Awards is the most extensive project for recognizing and honoring excellence in local hospitality. Every year, over 130 jury members—entrepreneurs and professionals from the HoReCa sector and related industries—nominate and vote for the performers of the year in 17 categories, including "The best cafe"; "The best mood"; "The best entrepreneur".   ✔️ The entire voting process is audited by one of the largest law firms in Southeastern Europe, Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii. Due to the objectivity and high standards it has set, the Romanian Hospitality Awards have been held under the High Patronage of Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, since 2020.   ✔️ The purpose of the Romanian Hospitality Awards is to promote best practices in the industry, recognizing individuals, teams, and organizations that contribute significantly to hospitality excellence in Romania.   ✔️ This year's Romanian Hospitality Awards Gala will take place on October 9th at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest, in the presence of over 700 guests. 👉 You can reserve one of the last remaining spots at the event by accessing the following link: https://lnkd.in/gHMaHr2 ❕ The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a Institutional Partner of the Gala. On this occasion, each member of our Chamber is entitled to a 25% discount for attending the Gala. To get the discount please contact us directly. #poland #romania #horeca #business #networking #marketing

Macau, like Hong Kong, is a special administrative region (SAR) of China, located on the southern coast, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. It was a Portuguese colony for over 400 years before being handed back to China in 1999. Similar to Hong Kong, Macau operates under the "one country, two systems" principle, allowing it a degree of autonomy in governance, legal systems, and economic policies, though defense and foreign affairs remain under Chinese control. Macau is best known as the "Las Vegas of Asia" due to its massive gaming industry, which contributes significantly to its economy. In fact, Macau's casinos generate more revenue than those in Las Vegas, making it the world’s largest gambling market. Tourism, particularly from mainland China, plays a major role in its economy, with luxury hotels, entertainment venues, and shopping centers catering to visitors. Culturally, Macau is a blend of Chinese and Portuguese influences. The historic center of Macau, with its colonial-era architecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll find Catholic churches alongside Taoist temples, and Portuguese cuisine, like pastéis de nata (custard tarts), blending with traditional Cantonese dishes. Despite its vibrant tourism and gaming industries, Macau faces challenges, including economic dependence on gambling and concerns about political freedoms and autonomy under Chinese rule. Would you like more detailed information on any aspect of Macau, such as its economy, culture, or history?

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The Prominent International Event “UFI 2024 Asia Pacific Conference” Kicks off on March 7 The opening ceremony of the two-day “2024 UFI Asia Pacific Conference” was held on March 7, attracting over 300 MICE industry leaders, including exhibition managers, professional exhibition organisers, and venue managers from mainland China, Europe and ASEAN countries, as well as Hong Kong SAR to Macao. In his speech at the opening ceremony, President of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) Vincent U, representing the Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, mentioned that Macao’s economy had recovered strongly, with GDP recording an 80.5% growth last year, and that Macao’s GDP is estimated to maintain a double-digit growth in 2024 (10.3%). #GDP #data #Macao #MICE