Facility
AsiaWorld- Arena
Upgrade and renovation
Hong Kong ’ s largest indoor seated stadium . With a total fl oor space of 10,880sqm , the Arena can accommodate up to 14,000 participants .
• New Retractable Seat Riser System in progress .
• Backstage and VIP Lounge to be renovated in phases , with addition of rehearsal and dancing room .
• All washrooms for audiences and performers renovated in phases .
EW managing editor Paul Colston , adds : “ All of the above upgrades and innovations testify to a new era of transformation and revitalisation , which has clearly begun at AWE . As local and global economies begin to recover , communities across the region , and indeed the world , can look forward to connecting and being empowered at AWE .”
About AsiaWorld-Expo AsiaWorld-Expo is one of the world ’ s leading EXPOtainment venues , offering over 70,000sqm of rentable space that is comprised of 10 state-of-the-art , ground-level and column-free exhibition halls including the Arena – the biggest indoor seated venue in Hong Kong with a capacity of 14,000 .
Strategically located at the heart of a multimodal transportation hub and adjacent to the Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge , AsiaWorld- Expo , with an in-venue MTR station , enjoys effi cient transport connections , including to Guangdong- Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and other global regions .
AsiaWorld-Expo has received a number of accolades , including ‘ Best International Venue ’ at the coveted Exhibition News ( EN ) Awards in the UK , and the ‘ Outstanding Venue Award ’ presented by The Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations ( AFECA ).
For eight consecutive years , AsiaWorld-Expo has been named as the ‘ Best Convention & Exhibition Centre in Asia Pacifi c ’ by CEI Asia magazine .
AWE is a member company of HKIA SHL , subsidiary of the Airport Authority Hong Kong .
AsiaWorld- Summit
Runway 11
Meeting and Hospitality Centre
Public Circulation Area
NUVA
Hong Kong ’ s largest indoor convention and hospitality hall which can host a 360-table banquet or a conference for up to 5,000 guests .
• 8,200sqm carpet and operable partitions all replaced .
• All washrooms and organiser room refurbished by October 2021 .
• Ventilation system is upgraded in compliance to the regulatory requirement of catering premises .
• The 4,400sqm venue is renovated with new carpet and washrooms .
• Ventilation system is upgraded in compliance to the regulatory requirement of catering premises .
Located at level 2 of AsiaWorld-Expo , the venue offers fl exible rooms for small-tomedium sized conferences .
• The largest 201 meeting room is fully upgraded with new AV systems and lighting equipment .
• Carpet , wall fabrics , ceiling decorations are entirely refurbished . New sets of furniture complement the elegant interior design .
• All washrooms in public areas and inside halls are undergoing renovation by stages .
• Facia of halls and retail outlets , as well as signages are being revamped in phases for enhancement on wayfi nding .
• The Chinese fi ne-dining restaurant NUVA was renovated with a brand-new image and will serve the community all year round .
• The restaurant is equipped with AV facilities and a VIP room , ideal for private events .
• The décor was spearheaded by Ronald Lu & Partners and won the Gold Award in Asia Pacifi c Interior Design Awards ( APDC Award ) for Elite .
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