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The 16th HK IWSC Award Ceremony Celebrates The Best Alcoholic Beverages for Asia
The 16th Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) Award Ceremony was successfully held during the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair, marking a celebration of global excellence in the industry.
MoreHong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Set to Open Next Month
The highly anticipated International Wine & Spirits Fair will be back on 7 Nov. The fair will bring together exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including local representatives from Hong Kong and Mainland China, as well as international participants from Belarus, the Czech Republic, France,
MoreGrape Expectations
“We felt establishing a competition with Asian judges was necessary to select the best wines suited for our markets,” says Meiburg, who also consults on the wine lists available on Cathay Pacific flights. “For this, we needed to select, train and mentor a pool of
MoreBest Wine & Spirits for Asia Announced
Celebrating its 15 th edition in 2023, the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition has announced its full results at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair Awards Ceremony on 3 November, offering a snapshot of the trends in style and taste
MoreKey Highlights of 2023 HK IWSC
Debra Meiburg MW introduced this year's competition, while judges Thomas Ling, Joao Pires MS, Terry Xu (Xiao Pi) shared their views about HK IWSC. Craig Stansborough talked about Accolade's sustainability strategies. Jenny Koo, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC, congratulated winners of the HK IWSC and
MoreCathay HK IWSC 2023 Judges Successfully Concluded Judging
The 2023 Cathy Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) launched its highly anticipated judging week from 19th to 22nd September in The Arca . This prestigious event brought together a remarkable assembly of 66 industry judges, each possessing extensive expertise and qualifications.
MoreHK IWSC Celebrates Its 15th Year!
In 2023, the Cathy Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition (HKIWSC) celebrates its 15th year of serving as the ultimate guide to quality international wines and spirits for the booming Asian market. In honour of our anniversary, here is a throwback to our
MoreCreative Vision in the Hong Kong F&B Industry: HK IWSC Judge Wallace Lo Shares His View
Known as one of the world's food capitals, Hong Kong offers an abundance of local and international cuisine. The F&B scene is ever-evolving, and the city takes great pride in it. Let's hear from Wallace Lo, the sommelier and manager at Mato, about his view
MoreBest of the Best: 2022’s Most Outstanding Wines & Spirits for Asia Announced
Following a week of intensive judging by 56 judges in Hong Kong, and a full audit and analysis of the scores, full results of the 14 th Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) were announced. Sixty-one trophies
MoreCathy HK IWSC 2022 Judges Accomplished Judging in Hong Kong
The 2022 Cathy Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) kicked off its judging week from 20th to 23rd September, with 56 fully experienced and qualified industry judges gathering in Hong Kong to determine the finest global drinks for the burgeoning Asian market.
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