For Immediate Release

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with Festive Dining and at Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 22 January 2016 - Kung Hei Fat Choy! Experience authentic celebrations at Marco Polo Hongkong, Gateway and Prince Hotels to usher in the Year of the Monkey. As an added bonus, guests will enjoy ultimate views of the New Year Fireworks over Victoria Harbour when they dine or stay at the three Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong on 9 February 2016.

At 11am on 15 February 2016 (Monday), a parade at each of the three Marco Polo hotels will kick-start the lunar year with traditional festivity, good fortune and lots of colour. Combining music, history and martial arts, the climax of this Spring Festival tradition is the ‘Cai Ching’, whereby the lion plucks an auspicious green ‘lettuce’ that is hung in a doorway and spits out the leaves in a symbolic act of blessing.

Gathering for celebratory meals with family and friends is an important part of Chinese New Year. Marco Polo Hongkong, Gateway and Prince Hotels present sumptuous feasts and New Year celebration packages, including a deluxe ‘Poon Choi’ Dinner on Fireworks Night at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel and Prince Hotel.

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel – Cucina, the perfect venue with views of the New Year fireworks Cucina at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel boasts stunning waterfront views of Victoria Harbour, adding an awe-inspiring backdrop to the authentic Italian gastronomy. On the second day of Chinese New Year, Italian Chef de Cuisine Andrea Delzanno translates the passion and colour of Chinese New Year into an exquisite 4-course dinner menu priced at HK$988 per person. Highlights include Seafood salad with scampi, marinated sardines, scallops and caviar, a perfect combination of the freshest seafood and indulgent caviar, and the Chef’s signature Linguine with Boston lobster, zucchini and fresh cherry tomatoes. Diners can then choose from two spectacular mains, Baked red snapper with morel mushrooms, spring onion and cherry tomato, or US prime beef tenderloin with seared duck liver and black truffle sauce, followed by Banana chocolate cake with passion fruit and raspberry mousse to end the evening on a delicious sweet note. Buon appetito!

Cucina Address: Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Tel: 2113 0808

* Complimentary Wi-Fi *Price is subject to a 10% service charge

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel – Beloved traditional ‘Poon Choi’ Dinner on fireworks night ‘Poon Choi’ Dinner is a beloved part of New Year celebrations for many families. Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel presents a traditional Poon Choi Dinner on Fireworks Night – 9 February 2016 – in the Jade and Lotus Room. The Poon Choi is abundantly layered with auspicious delicacies, including Abalone in oyster sauce, Prawns in tomato sauce, Whole conpoy, Dried oysters, Braised goose web with oyster sauce, Pan-fried stuffed clearwater , Soya sauce chicken, Braised mushroom, Pork knuckle and more. Complimentary rice and desserts will be served, along with free flow of beer, soft drinks and orange juice. Please make your reservation on or before 22 January 2016 by ringing 2113 3218.

Date: 9 February 2016 (Tuesday) Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Price: HK$2,988/table for 4 – 6 persons HK$5,088/table for 10 – 12 persons Additional HK$200 per table (4-6 persons) / HK$400 per table (10-12 persons) for free flow of red and white house wine

Address: Jade and Lotus Room, Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui Reservations: 2113 3218

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel – Fireworks semi-buffet dinner at Lobby Lounge On Fireworks Night – 9 February 2016 – a gourmet showcase will be served at Lobby Lounge’s Semi-buffet Dinner, offset by thrilling views of the harbor fireworks display. Diners can enjoy freshly made appetisers and desserts at the buffet counter, accompanied by Chef-crafted main courses such as Braised beef spare ribs with herbs tomato barley and broad bean puree; Pan-fried seabass with crab cake and pumpkin gnocchi; or Pan-roasted lamb rack with lentils and roasted new potato. The Fireworks Semi-buffet dinner at Lobby Lounge is priced at HK$538 per person.

Lobby Lounge Address: Lobby, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Tel: 2113 3919 * All prices are subject to a 10% service charge

Gateway Hotel – Begin your year in delicious fashion at Three on Canton Celebrate the Year of the Monkey at Three on Canton with auspicious festive highlights on the buffet, including Braised fish maw with lettuce, Braised pork hock and mushroom in oyster sauce, Steamed dried oyster and black moss, Steamed fresh garoupa with soya sauce and Barbecued whole suckling pig. Other gourmet indulgences include Alaskan king crab legs, and Bird’s nest and seafood soup. Traditional New Year desserts, including with conpoy, Coconut pudding with gold foil and Water chestnut cake complete the Spring Festival feast.

On the first day of Chinese New Year – 8 February – guests can enjoy the 2016 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Canton Road while indulging in the gorgeous festive buffets at Three on Canton. On 9 February, every dinner buffet patron at Three on Canton will receive a complimentary portion of Braised abalone with oyster sauce, bringing blessings for a prosperous year ahead.

Three on Canton Date: 8 to 13 February 2016 Address: Level 3, Gateway Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Tel: 2113 7828

Three on Canton Adult Child Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $388 $268 8 February 2016 Tea Buffet 3:15pm – 5:00pm $298 $198 (Monday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $628 $398 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $388 $268 Tea Buffet 3:15pm – 5:00pm $298 $198 Fireworks night st Dinner Buffet 1 Seating 9 February 2016 6:00pm to 8:00pm $628 $398 (Tuesday) 2nd Seating 8:30pm – 10:30pm $588 $368 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $388 $268 10 February 2016 Tea Buffet 3:15pm – 5:00pm $298 $198 (Wednesday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $628 $398 11 February 2016 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $328 $228 (Thursday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $588 $368 12 February 2016 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $328 $228 (Friday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $628 $398 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $388 $268 13 February 2016 Tea Buffet 3:15pm – 5:00pm $298 $198 (Saturday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $628 $398 * Prices are subject to a 10% service charge

Prince Hotel – Usher in a prosperous year of the Monkey at add@Prince With Spring comes the much-anticipated season of celebrations at add@Prince. Enjoy the Lunar New Year festivities with auspicious gourmet dishes and exquisite puddings. From 8 to 13 February, add@Prince will be serving the Chef’s Special Black moss and lotus root soup with pork tongue, while Prosperity toss will be available from 8 to 10 February. The beloved traditional ‘Poon Choi’ featuring layers of abundant delicacies including sliced abalone, braised fish maw, conpoy, pork knuckle and more will also be offered during the holiday period.

Savour the festive season with our Chinese Turnip Cake with Conpoy, made with Chinese sausage, Jinhua ham and dried shrimps. Those with a sweet tooth will adore the Coconut Pudding with Gold Foil and Water Chestnut Cake, specially created for Lunar New Year enjoyment.

add@Prince Date: 8 to 13 February 2016 Address: Level 3, Prince Hotel, Harbour City, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 2113 6046 add@Prince Adult Child Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $328 $198 8 February 2016 Tea Buffet 3:15pm – 5:00pm $258 $158 (Monday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $518 $298 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $328 $198 Fireworks night Tea Buffet 3:15pm – 5:00pm $258 $158 9 February 2016 Dinner Buffet 1st round: 5:30pm to 8:00pm (Tuesday) $518 $298 2nd round: 8:30pm – 11:30pm Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $328 $198 10 February 2016 Tea Buffet 3:15pm – 5:00pm $258 $158 (Wednesday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $518 $298 11 February 2016 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $278 $178 (Thursday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $478 $278 12 February 2016 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $278 $178 (Friday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $518 $298 Lunch Buffet 12:00nn – 2:30pm $328 $198 13 February 2016 Tea Buffet 3:15pm – 5:00pm $258 $158 (Saturday) Dinner Buffet 6:30pm – 10:00pm $518 $298 * All prices are subject to a 10% service charge

Note to Editors:

Marco Polo Hotels - Hong Kong Situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, the three Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong, namely Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel, form part of Harbour City - Hong Kong’s largest shopping complex of more than 450 shops featuring the world’s leading luxury brands. The three hotels comprise 1,460 well-appointed and spacious guestrooms and suites, all equipped with complimentary handy smartphone and Wi-Fi with deluxe amenities. Every Marco Polo hotel befits the new-age traveller, whether on business or leisure, with its elegant design, impeccable service and modern comforts. Marco Polo Hotels is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property and investments in communications and container-terminal operations.

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For more information contact:

Samantha Poon Director of Communications Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince Tel: (852) 2118 7281 Fax: (852) 2113 0211 Email: [email protected]

Kacey Cheung Senior Communications Officer Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince Tel: (852) 2118 7284 Fax: (852) 2113 0211 Email: [email protected]