General Information

Hong Kong SAR

Hong Kong consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories and over 200 outlying islands, with a total population of 6.8 million people, mainly ethnic Chinese. The city is a fusion of eastern and western influences – old and new meet at every turn, creating unique experiences shaped by Hong Kong's distinctive past and its dreams for the future. Visitors may participate in myriad activities, ranging from dining and shopping to cultural and recreational pursuits.

Time Zone
GMT +8 hours

Language(s) Spoken
Chinese and English are the official languages. Most staff in shops and restaurants speak some English or Putonghua.

Electrical System
Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC.

Currencies
Legal tender is the Hong Kong dollar (HK$). There are 100 cents in a dollar. Coins are bronze-coloured for 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents; silver-coloured for HK$1, HK$2, and HK$5; nickel and bronze for HK$10. Notes issued have denominations of HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500, and HK$1,000. The value of the Hong Kong dollar is pegged at HK$7.8 to the US dollar.

Getting Around
Hong Kong is geographically compact and boasts one of the world's most efficient, safe, affordable and frequent public transport systems. Whether by taxi, ferry, rail, bus or tram, you can get around easily and catch wonderful glimpses of the city along the way.



Venues for the ICC Regional CEO Forum:

I. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre - Friday 21 November 2008

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (often abbreviated as HKCEC) is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong. It hosts more than 45 international trade fairs for buyers from more than 100 countries each year, including the world's largest leather fair and watch and clock fair. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial buildings.

For more information please visit: www.hkcec.com.hk



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II. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong - Saturday 22 November 2008

On the waterfront overlooking Victoria Harbour and the financial district, Four Seasons redefines luxury and excellence in a city renowned for exceptional accommodations. As part of the prestigious International Finance Centre, it offers unrivalled links to Hong Kong Station, with the famed Star Ferry steps away.

For more information please visit: www.fourseasons.com/hongkong

About the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the largest, most representative business organization in the world. Its hundreds of thousands of member companies in over 130 countries have interests spanning every sector of private enterprise.

A world network of national committees keeps the ICC International Secretariat in Paris informed about national and regional business priorities. More than 2,000 experts drawn from ICC’s member companies feed their knowledge and experience into crafting the ICC stance on specific business issues.

The United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and many other intergovernmental bodies, both international and regional, are kept in touch with the views of international business through ICC.

For more information please visit: www.iccwbo.org


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