IPIM Organises Macao Commercial and MICE Sectors to Join the First China International Consumer Products Expo

Organised by the Ministry of Commerce and the People’s Government of Hainan Province, the 1st China International Consumer Products Expo was held in Haikou, Hainan from 7 to 10 May. To have a better understanding of Hainan province’s practice and enhancing the connection between Macao’s commercial associations and the Expo’s exhibitors, IPIM organised 35 representatives of Macao’s commercial and MICE sectors to visit Haikou from 6 to 8 May to participate in the 1st China International Consumer Products Expo.

The Macao delegation was received by Executive Vice Governor of Hainan Province Shen Danyang. In addition, the “Macao Pavilion”, set up by IPIM at the venue, publicised Macao’s business environment, Macao’s MICE sector’s competitive edges, and the advantages of Macao’s role as a Commercial and Trade Co-operation Service Platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, as well as IPIM’s services. In particular, the “Portuguese-speaking Countries Food Exhibition Centre” was set up in the “Macao Pavilion” to showcase more than 50 food products from Portuguese-speaking Countries sold by 13 Portuguese-speaking Countries products agencies and organisations. Visitors could also scan the QR codes to view some of the products online. In addition, a consultation service was offered via an online video call at the “Macao Pavilion” for attendees to learn about Macao’s investment environment, while IPIM’s staff were on hand to answer any questions attendees might have had. More than 60 business meetings sessions were held on the first day.

In an effort to enhance the collaboration and exchange between the two places, IPIM held the “Hainan-Macao MICE Co-operation Exchange Session” on 7 May, at which representatives of both places introduced how the MICE industry has grown in Hainan and Macao. They also shared how they organised MICE activities while coping with the pandemic. Free discussions and networking sessions followed the exchange session. During the event, the Macao delegation had more than 40 business matching sessions with local participants. In addition, the delegation also visited the Haikou Riyue Plaza and learnt how business recruitment is done in Hainan. The delegation visited the Yacht Exhibition of the First China International Consumer Products Expo on 8 May.

Representatives of Macao’s commercial and MICE sectors, organised by IPIM, at the Macao Pavilion