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Currency: February 2009,
1 euro = 9.9 Hong Kong dollars
Area code: + 852
Time difference: +7 hours
How to get there
Air France offers 12 non-stop flights a week from Paris-CDG. The routes are operated by Boeing 777-300 and the journey time is 12 hours.
Internet: www.airfrance.fr - Tel: 3654
CATHAY PACIFIC
From the end of March 2009, the airline, which has its hub in Hong Kong, will be increasing the number of weekly non-stop flights from Paris-CDG from 10 to 14. Cathay Pacific is also offering three new classes. In First, an oversized bed-seat measuring almost one metre by two metres, and in Business, partitioned areas with a recliner, Agnès b and Dermalogica products and impeccable service. In economy class, a brand new seat-shell allows passengers to move around without disturbing or being disturbed. The airline offers access to The Arrival lounge in Hong Kong for First, Marco Polo Gold and Emerald Club members. Thanks to luxurious bathrooms, passengers can now arrive fresh and ready for their immediate appointments.
Tel.: 01 41 43 75 75 (Paris)
or 0820 560 060 (province)
Internet: www.cathaypacific.com/fr
Hotels
FOUR SEASONS. Silk, wood, white marble. It's all nobility for this 399-room business hotel, whose executive club on the 45th floor is unrivalled in Hong Kong.
8 Finance Street, Central - Tel: +852 31 96 88 88
Fax: +852 31 96 88 99
Internet: www.fourseasons.com/hongkong
ORIENTAL MANDARIN. Since 1963, the eldest of the Mandarins has not aged a day, but its constant innovations are certainly the secret of its eternal youth.
5 Connaught Road, Central
Tel: +852 28 20 42 02 - Fax: +852 29 03 16 26
E-mail: mohkg-reservations@mohg.com
Internet: www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong
LANDMARK MANDARIN ORIENTAL. Luxury, calm and intimacy in this 113-room Mandarin in the heart of the business district. A place where efficiency and serenity come together with great artistry.
15 Queen's Road, Central
Tel: +852 21 32 01 88 - Fax: +852 21 32 01 99
E-mail: lmhkg-enquiry@mohg.com
Internet: www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark
W HOTEL. Creative, fashionable, quirky, fun and full of surprises: the very first establishment of the W chain in Asia sets itself apart, offering the same quality of service as its luxurious competitors.
1 Austin Road West, Kowloon - Tel: +852 37 17 22 22
Fax: +852 37 17 28 88 - E-mail: w.hk@whotels.com
Internet: www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels
THE SHANGRI-LA. The Shangri-La has a double presence in Hong Kong. It dominates Central, from the top of its 56 storeys, and Kowloon, with its 700 sumptuous rooms.
Island Shangri-La > Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road,
Central - Tel.: +852 28 77 38 38
Fax: +852 25 21 87 42 - E-mail: isl@shangri-la.com
Kowloon Shangri-La > 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
East, Kowloon - Tel: +852 27 21 21 11
Fax: +852 27 23 86 86 - E-mail: ksl@shangri-la.com
Internet: www.shangri-la.com
THE CONRAD. Even taller than its neighbour and competitor, the Conrad boasts 61 floors offering breathtaking views of the harbour and Victoria Peak, especially from the 40th floor.
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Central
Tel.: +852 25 21 38 38 - Fax: +852 25 21 38 88
E-mail: hongkonginfo@conradhotels.com
Internet: http://hongkong.conradmeetings.com
THE LANGHAM. An oasis of old-world grace for this member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Located in the Tsim Sha Tsui district, a stone's throw from the most luxurious shopping malls, it is served by all the city's transport networks.
8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Tel: +852 23 75 11 33 - Fax: +852 23 75 66 11
E-mail: hkg.info@langhamhotels.com
Internet: http://hongkong.langhamhotels.com/en
THE GRAND HYATT HONG KONG. This very business hotel is all about elegance and service. With a dedicated butler for suite guests, private yachts, eight restaurants and bars, and much more.
1 Harbour Road - Tel: +852 25 88 12 34
Fax : +852 28 02 06 77 - E-mail :
hongkong.grand@hyatt.com - Internet : www.hyatt.com
JIA. The JIA is Hong Kong's first boutique hotel, opened in 2008. Designed by Philippe Starck, its 54 rooms are intimate and eclectic, but also practical, as almost all have a kitchenette and dining table.
1-5 Irving street, Causeway Bay
Tel: +852 31 96 90 00 - Fax: +852 31 96 90 01
E-mail: info@jiahongkong.com
Internet: www.jiahongkong.com
THE CYBERPORT MERIDIAN. Just a few minutes from the centre of Hong Kong, in the Cyberport business district, this hotel is positioned as the temple of high-tech, with wi-fi available everywhere.
100 Cyberport Road - Tel: +852 29 80 77 88
Fax: +852 29 80 78 88
E-mail: welcome.lmc@lemeridien.com
Internet: www.lemeridien.com
Budget-hotels
KOWLOON HOTEL. Located close to the Peninsula. Well-equipped rooms with Internet access.
19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Tel.: +852 29 29 28 88
Internet: www.harbour-plaza.com/klnh
LAN KWAI FONG. Named "Best Boutique Hotel in Asia" by the Travel Weekly Asia Industry Award. Excellent value for money. In the heart of Central.
3 Kau U Fong, Central - Tel: +852 36 50 00 00
Internet: www.lankwaifonghotel.com.hk
METRO PARK HOTEL. Very contemporary hotel with a business centre and meeting rooms.
148 Tung Lo Wan Road, Causeway Bay - Tel:
+852 26 00 10 00 - Internet: www.metroparkhotel.com
Restaurants
LUNG KING HEEN. Poached foie gras with sweet and sour sauce, shark soup, braised chicken with ginger and red dates, rice dumplings with almond cream... Traditional Cantonese dishes revisited by Hong Kong's only three-star chef. A large private room can be hired for business meetings. The Four Seasons' other restaurant, the French Caprice, also won an award and is well worth a visit.
8 Finance Street, Central
Tel: +852 31 96 88 88 - Fax: +852 31 96 88 99
Internet: www.fourseasons.com/hongkong/dining
AMBER. This boldly decorated restaurant combines South European and Asian cuisine.
has won two Michelin stars. The creations of its chef Richard Ekkebus are both refined and playful, like the Chupa Chups with foie gras, beetroot and raspberry. Two private rooms are available for corporate events for up to 22 people.
Landmark Mandarin Oriental - 15 Queen's Road, Central
Tel: +852 21 32 00 66 - Internet:
www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark/dining/amber
FELIX. The decor is all the more surprising given that the Peninsula is one of the city's most classic hotels. Even if you come here to taste refined contemporary cuisine, the men's toilets remain the most famous attraction: here, you relieve yourself on the Kowloon skyline... in front of a glass wall.
Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Road, Kowloon
Tel: +852 23 15 31 88 - E-mail: phk@peninsula.com
Internet: www.peninsula.com/Hong_Kong/en/Dining
CHINA CLUB. Entry to this private club with its 1930s Chinese atmosphere and contemporary paintings is by invitation only. But if you put your hotel concierge skills to good use, you'll get in.
Ideal for a drink or dim sum.
13th floor, Old Bank of China Building, Bank Street
Tel.: + 852 25 21 88 88
LEI GARDEN (IFC). Among the many restaurants in the Lei Garden group, the one in the International Finance Centre is the ideal place for a confidential and elegant business lunch because, like many Hong Kong restaurants, it offers small private booths for quiet conversation. The menu offers an impressive variety of Chinese specialities, such as glazed goose and sweet soup.
Shop 3008-3011, Podium Level 3, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour
View Street, Central - Tel: +852 22 95 02 38
Internet: www.leigarden.com.hk
AQUA. A fusion kitchen, a place suspended in the landscape, walls of glass and mirrors, futuristic impressions. The space is a must-see, even if it might be a little noisy for a business dinner.
29th and 30th floors, One Pekin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: +852 34 27 22 88 - Internet: www.aqua.com.hk
Conference centres
HONG KONG CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE. Facing Victoria Harbour, this vast, bird-like building is the largest convention centre in Asia, with the exception of Japan. In all, 5 exhibition halls, 2 convention halls, 2 theatres, 52 conference rooms: a total of 6,3580 m2 of space to rent.
1 Expo Drive, Wanchai - Tel: +852 25 82 88 88 - Fax: +852 28 02 72 84
- E-mail: info@hkcec.com
Internet: www.hkcec.com.hk
REGUS BUSINESS CENTRES. Regus offers 10 business centres in Hong Kong, most of them right in the heart of Central: Millennium City 1, IFC, Queen's Road... Internet: http://offices.regus.fr/locations/HK/Hongkong
Information
>>> HONGKONG TOURIST OFFICE (HKTB) > Helps you plan your trip and provides all the business addresses you need. For business people who want to improve their performance through feng shui and other traditional techniques, the tourist office offers free courses in tai chi, kung fu or feng shui (see the "cultural kaleidoscope").
Tel: 01 42 65 66 64 - Fax: 01 42 65 66 00 - E-mail: parwwo@hktb.com - Internet: www.hongkongtourisme.fr
>>> MEETING EXHIBITION HONGKONG > In autumn 2008, the Hong Kong Tourism Board launched the Hong Kong MEETING EXHIBITION.
a new entity entirely dedicated to the MICE sector.
E-mail: SV@HKTB.com - Internet: www.mehongkong.com/eng/mice
>>> HONGKONG GOVERNMENT WEBSITE > This site provides interesting information
on the environment, employment, new legislation, transport and business.
Internet: http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/
>>> CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE FRANÇAISE DE HONGKONG > Offers development assistance
of companies. Unit 1401, 14/F, Euro Trade Centre, 21-23 Des Voeux Road, Central - Tel: +852 25 23 68 18
Fax: +852 25 24 14 28 - E-mail: info@fccihk.com - Internet: www.fccihk.com
>>> HONG KONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE > 22/F United Centre, 95 Queensway
Tel: +852 25 29 92 29 - Fax: +852 25 27 98 43 - E-mail: chamber@chamber.org.hk
Internet: www.chamber.org.hk
>>> HONGKONG ECONOMIC MISSION > Admiralty Centre, Tower II, 25F 18 Harcourt Road,
GPO Box 2421, Hong Kong - Tel: +852 21 58 37 77 - Fax: +852 21 58 38 00
E-mail: hongkong@missioneco.org - Internet: www.missioneco.org/hongkong/index.asp
