Location: Sydney, Australia
WHO ARE WE?
At the Hong Kong Tourism Board, we are passionate about showcasing our city as a must-visit destination. Renowned for its iconic skyline, culinary wonders, and rich cultural tapestry where East meets West, Hong Kong is a bustling metropolis that offers extraordinary experiences to a diverse array of travelers. As we seize new opportunities to enhance our city's global appeal, we remain committed to promoting Hong Kong's unique charm and vibrancy, reinforcing its reputation as a world-class destination. We invite passionate talents to join our dynamic and fun team in achieving this vision.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND LEARN?
Formulate and execute marketing strategies and programmes for Trade, MICE and Cruise sectors
Manage and maintain relationships with tourism industry stakeholders, including trade partners, airlines, hotels, travel agents and MICE organisers
Implement trade programs including tactical co-op, trade familiarisation trips, webinars, training, and other trade-related events and activities
Monitor results of programmes and report their contribution to the overall KPI targets
Manage the Trade & MICE budgets and ensure efficient allocation and utilisation of the budget to maximize ROI with full compliance in their administration
Plan and conduct market visits (including NZ) to key trade partners to enhance their level of support within agreed programmes
Undertake new and creative initiatives to strengthen Hong Kong’s tourism profile among the trade in the AU, NZ, South Pacific region
Plan an overall, annual familiarisation programme (including MICE and Cruise)
Gather and analyse market intelligence of tourism industry and competition in the region to inform strategic decisions and optimise trade marketing efforts
Collaborate with the local PR/consumer/ digital marketing team and relevant departments in Head Office (“HO”) in Hong Kong
Ensure regular and appropriate communications to the MICE sector to update on relevant new developments and opportunities
Follow up and action leads and bids, & submit requests for site inspections/quotes to MEHK (HO) for action
Coordinate with MEHK (HO) the annual AIME trade show, and ensure a smooth, efficient and productive outcomes for trade participants
Maintain Trade and MICE databases for market intelligence, statistics, activity or reference
Provide guidance, support, and coaching to team.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
University degree holder major in Marketing or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of experience in the travel industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a management role is preferred
In-depth understanding of Australian & New Zealand travel industry and consumer travel behaviours
Knowledge of Hong Kong and its culture would be advantageous
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking abilities
Good communication skills both written and verbal. Able to communicate to a wide variety of people from a diversity of background and culture.
Willing to travel interstate and overseas for business reasons.
Ability to take on management of projects from start to finish.
A flexible, outgoing, and motivated individual
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If you are passionate about our mission and believe you are the one we are looking for, please send us your resume with present and expected salary by clicking "Apply Now". We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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We are an equal opportunities employer.