NexClub 86 The only event where people from all areas of the industry can meet, network and have fun.

March 16, 2002

Hong Kong &194;– Club 86 is back and the event in Hong Kong on March 6 was first of the many meetings planned worldwide, with new city

added each month.

NexC, the global hospitality network, has revived this relaxed and informal gathering of hospitality industry professionals, much needed in

today&194;’s hectic business environment. &194;“86&194;” is an American slang used in the hospitality industry that means &194;“out of order&194;” or &194;“unavailable.&194;”

More than 100 professionals in Hong Kong from all industry sectors in the restaurant, hotel, travel trade and tourism met on Tuesday night

for a few drinks, snacks and relaxed conversation at 1/5, Elite Concepts&194;’ new stylish bar in Wanchai.

This networking event is the brainchild of Josef Paier, NexC and Paul Hsu, Elite Concepts that met first time in 1986 for the opening of

Shanghai Hilton. Before the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997, they had organized networking events behind hotels and

restaurants. With the movements of people in the industry, the get-together faded gradually &194;– much to the regrets of many participants

who valued the friendships and the free exchange of ideas they have made in every event.

In response to numerous requests, NexC has led the revival of this &194;“evening network&194;” in the industry now named &194;“NexClub 86.&194;” The

schedule of succeeding meetings in Hong Kong is every first Tuesday of the month. This will bring together a cross section of personalities

from the hospitality industry, academe and trade organizations.

The gathering will soon include guest speaker or a short presentation, as well as raffle draw to make sure it becomes a winning event. The

April 2 meeting will be held again at 1/5, followed on May 7 in Cyrano at Island Shangri-La, June 4 in Club97 at Lan Kwai Fong, and July 2

at Caf&195;&169; Deco Bar.

But NexC won&194;’t stop there as it plans to lead the creation of similar get-together events in cities throughout the world with the NexClub 86

first kick-off in Manila on April 2.

For the latest updates on upcoming NexClub 86 events around the globe, check out the Web site at http://www.nexc.com/club86 or e-mail the

following addresses at josef.paier@nexc-corp.com and ph@elite-concepts.com.

Related Links:

http://www.elite-concepts.com/
http://www.shangri-la.com/eng/hotel/index.aspid=18
http://www.cafedeco.com/
http://www.nexc.com/club86>.