Hong Kong Hosts Lions International Convention for Third Time, Reinforcing Its Status as Asia's World City

The Hong Kong Tourism Board is supporting the 108th Lions International Convention 2026, held from 3 to 7 July at AsiaWorld-Expo. This marks the third time Hong Kong has hosted this flagship event, previously held in 1992 and 2005. With around 17,000 delegates from across the globe, Hong Kong becomes one of the few cities among over 200 Lions member countries and regions to secure hosting rights three times, affirming its status as the Events Capital of Asia and the World's Meeting Place.

Dr Peter Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, stated, "HKTB is delighted to partner with the Lions Clubs International District 303 Hong Kong and Macao, China, to bring this Convention to Hong Kong for the third time. Its return affirms Hong Kong's position as the World's Meeting Place and a top-of-mind destination for MICE tourism." He highlighted Hong Kong's integrated strengths in world-class MICE infrastructure, global aviation connectivity, diverse tourism offerings, and quality hospitality services as key factors attracting international events.

Lions Clubs International, one of the world's largest service organisations with over 1.4 million members and around 50,000 district clubs across more than 200 countries, has been supporting communities since 1917. The convention's Honorary Chairman and Past International President Dr Tam Wing-kun noted, "Hong Kong is an international metropolis where Eastern and Western cultures converge. With its well-developed professional services and comprehensive MICE infrastructure, Hong Kong is an ideal host for this international mega event."

A highlight of the convention is an attempt to set a world record with thousands of international Lions practising Tai Chi simultaneously, promoting exercise and deepening understanding of Sustainable Development Goals. The HKTB has collaborated with the local travel trade and major attractions to offer exclusive itineraries, transport offers, attraction tickets, shopping mall discounts, gift redemptions, and theme park deals to encourage delegates to explore Hong Kong's diverse culture and cuisine.

For more information about MICE events in Hong Kong, visit Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong or follow their LinkedIn page. The HKTB continues to bring influential large-scale international MICE events to Hong Kong, strengthening its competitiveness as a world-class destination for business and leisure tourism.