The Hong Kong Tourism Board is supporting the 108th Lions International Convention 2026, being held from 3 to 7 July at AsiaWorld-Expo. This marks the third time Hong Kong has hosted the event, following previous conventions in 1992 and 2005. With around 17,000 delegates from across the globe, Hong Kong joins an elite group of cities that have secured hosting rights three times among more than 200 Lions member countries and regions. The event reaffirms Hong Kong's status as the Events Capital of Asia and the World's Meeting Place.
HKTB Chairman Dr. Peter Lam 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 in attracting international events. The HKTB has curated exclusive itineraries and experiences to encourage delegates to stay longer and discover Hong Kong's unique appeal.
Lions Clubs International, one of the world's largest service organizations with over 1.4 million members and around 50,000 district clubs across more than 200 countries, has been supporting communities worldwide since 1917. The convention provides a platform for exploring future development of international services. Lions International Convention 2026 Honorary Chairman and Past International President Dr. Tam Wing-kun emphasized Hong Kong's suitability as an international metropolis where Eastern and Western cultures converge, with well-developed professional services and comprehensive MICE infrastructure. He expressed confidence that delegates will become ambassadors sharing Hong Kong's good stories globally.
A highlight of the convention is an attempt to set a world record with thousands of international Lions practicing Tai Chi simultaneously. This activity promotes exercise and deepens understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals. The HKTB has teamed up with the local travel trade and major attractions to offer exclusive tourism itineraries, including transport offers, attraction tickets, shopping mall discounts, gift redemptions, and theme park deals, encouraging delegates to explore Hong Kong's diverse culture and cuisine after the convention.
For more information about MICE events in Hong Kong, visit Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong or follow their LinkedIn page. The HKTB continues to attract large-scale international MICE events, strengthening Hong Kong's competitiveness as a world-class destination for business and leisure tourism.
