“Hong Kong Pet Show 2024” opens

Pet Economy Create an International Pet Events Capital

HONG KONG, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Hong Kong Pet Show 2024”, organized by the Exhibition Group and traditionally the most important in scale with essentially the most cubicles, formally opened at this time and can run till January twenty eighth (Thursday to Sunday) for a grand whole of 4 days on the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Hong Kong Pet Show has been held for 18 years, and this 12 months’s exhibition options over 200 exhibitors with greater than 650 cubicles. The expo brings collectively the most important assortment of worldwide famend pet meals and provides manufacturers in Hong Kong, incomes it the nickname “Pet Brands and Products Expo.” It not solely attracts native residents to remain and eat but in addition targets the huge pet market within the Greater Bay Area.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Dr. Thomas Sit, Assistant Director (Inspection and Quarantine) of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Ms. Joy Wong Sek, Deputy Head of Land Boundary Command (Customs Canine Force) (Acting), Ms. Lillian Wan, Assistant Vice President of CSL Mobile Limited, Ms. Helena Chen, Managing Director of Hong Kong & Macau, Mastercard Worldwide, Mr. Rex Li, Chairman of Hong Kong Pet Trade Association Limited, Mr. Carl Wong, Chairman of Exhibition Group and Ms. Shirley Chu, General Manager of Exhibition Group.

The international pet market dimension elevated by 8.1% year-on-year to achieve $153.6 billion in 2021. In mainland China, the market dimension in 2022 is roughly 3,117 billion Chinese Yuan, with a compound annual progress fee of 30%. In 2018, there have been roughly 242,000 households in Hong Kong that owned 400,000 cats and dogs, accounting for 9.4% of all households within the metropolis. Research factors out that in the course of the pandemic, journey restrictions and the adoption of hybrid and distant work fashions enabled individuals in Hong Kong to spend extra time with their pets. As a consequence, expenditures within the pet-related trade elevated, with spending in pet shops doubling in December 2022 in comparison with January 2019, showcasing exceptional client energy.

Mr. Carl Wong, chairman of the Exhibition Group, states, “The pet financial system has change into the fastest-growing sector. The trade is pushed by the younger demographic (21 to 30 years old), excessive schooling ranges, and high-income buyer teams, specializing in the recognition of pet meals, pet provides, vet care, and pet providers. Over the previous decade, the federal government has made appreciable efforts in selling a pet-friendly metropolis, and pet-friendliness is likely one of the components thought-about for attracting abroad skills to Hong Kong. Over the 18 years, the Hong Kong Pet Show has grown alongside the trade, changing into a significant occasion within the subject. It not solely attracts native residents but in addition attracts guests from the Greater Bay Area and different worldwide vacationers, establishing itself because the capital of worldwide pet occasions.”

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The Hong Kong Pet Show options a number of international-level pet competitions and occasions, attracting each home and worldwide vacationers. Notable occasions embody the internationally acknowledged pet magnificence pageants “CKUHK Dog Show 2024“ and “CFA International Cat Show 2024”. The canine present contains 4 occasions with almost 120 dogs taking part. The cat present in 2024 is the largest-scale cat competitors within the historical past of the Hong Kong Pet Show, with 12 ring occasions unfold over two days, permitting spectators to get pleasure from over 20 completely different cat breeds totaling greater than 120 cats. Additionally, the first-ever “IBC International Betta Show 2024”, organized by the globally authoritative IBC International Betta Congress, will characteristic almost 600 Siamese combating fish from Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, and different places, making it a major international trade occasion.

The newly established “Pet Love Art World” on the exhibition showcases the works of 17 artists with completely different kinds, presenting a complete of 37 fascinating artworks associated to pets. The addition of inventive parts expands the various allure of the Hong Kong Pet Expo. Through these artworks, the organizers goal to convey a message of deep love and look after pets to the attendees, whereas additionally selling consciousness of pet safety, care, and tradition.

The occasion has constantly advocated for “Love for Animals, Respect for Life,” and every year, it invitations numerous charitable organizations and pet associations to take part. Activities embody the Twentieth-anniversary particular occasions of the Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation, such because the “Charity Turtle Crawl” and the “African Reptile Exhibition,” in addition to the Hong Kong Pet Club’s “World’s No. 1 Cat Butler Battle” and “World’s No. 1 Dog Butler Battle” for the Chinese New Year. Additionally, MoCity presents the “Favorite Pet Brand Awards 2023.” The exhibition permits all pet fanatics to carry their beloved pets for buying and having fun with numerous actions, making it an annual grand occasion within the pet world. Each attendee is allowed to carry just one pet, which have to be leashed or placed in a pet-specific cage/bag/automobile. Dogs will need to have legitimate vaccinations and tags, whereas cats have to be at the least 6 months old, possess legitimate vaccinations, and different pets should endure security checks, with birds not allowed into the venue.

Hong Kong Pet Show 2024

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