Chairman
Retail, Culture, Sports & Tourism Committee
The Retail, Culture, Sports & Tourism Committee aims to develop and promote a business environment that enables the retail and tourism services sectors to flourish. It looks into regulations, government policies and issues having a bearing on retail and tourism services in Hong Kong, as well as opportunities for further development of the sectors.
Past Events
Beyond the Game: How the Sports Economy is Reshaping Retail, Tourism and Consumer Growth
12 October 2026
At committee meeting on 12 October, Gallen Tam, founder of EFX24, and Jenny Wan, founder of Bay Pickle, discussed how Hong Kong's sports economy is opening up opportunities for retail, tourism, and an expanding consumer base.
The fireside chat examined changing consumer preferences and the business potential of new sports concepts, including Gym Center's “Sport Lounge + Gym” model, and the growing appeal of pickleball. Speakers also explored how landlords, operators and other stakeholders could work together to bring underused spaces into use for sports, making activities more accessible while supporting commercially viable businesses.
How Effective Digital Marketing Turns Interest into Impact
10 June 2026
At the 10 June committee meeting, Douglas Lau, Industry Lead, Governments and Institutions, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Region, Global Business Solutions of Xiaohongshu, shared insights into how the platform’s lifestyle-driven community and rich data capabilities help brands convert user interest into tangible business results. He highlighted how search behaviour, user-generated content and nuanced emotional insights can be harnessed to sharpen audience targeting, strengthen seeding strategies and improve conversion rates, offering practical recommendations for Hong Kong marketers looking to increase engagement with younger, experience-driven consumers. The Committee also conducted its elections during the same meeting. Bella Chhoa was elected Chairman, while Alan Lo and Hoi See Song were re-elected as Vice Chairmen, and Freda Ng was also elected as Vice Chairman.
Evolving to Luxury Experiential Powerhouse: Hong Kong’s Next Chapter in High-End Retail
5 May 2026
On May 5, our Retail, Culture, Sports & Tourism Committee hosted an exclusive evening exploring the transformation of Hong Kong's luxury retail landscape at BVLGARI's One Peking Road flagship. The event kicked off with an insightful presentation on APAC luxury trends by Colleen Yu, Founder & CEO of EX-R International. This was followed by a highly engaging fireside chat—expertly moderated by Tammy Wu—which facilitated a dynamic exchange between Colleen Yu and Joe Sun, Managing Director, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan of BVLGARI. Together, they unpacked critical industry themes, ranging from advanced personalization strategies to Hong Kong's ongoing competitive positioning. The subsequent Q&A session generated robust audience participation, allowing attendees to dive deeper into client intimacy, operational excellence, and future retail innovations. Thank you to our exceptional speakers and engaged participants for a thought-provoking dialogue in a truly spectacular venue.
Committee Members
Leadership
Chairman
Ms Bella Peck Lim Chhoa
Director, Asset Management, Far Gain Ltd
Vice Chairman
Mr Yeung Kit Alan Lo
Executive Vice Chairman, GP Energy Tech International Pte Ltd
Vice Chairman
Ms Freda Ng
Managing Director, PARKnSHOP (HK) Ltd
Vice Chairman
Mr Hoi See Song
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Plaza Premium Lounge Management Ltd
Committee Members
Member
Mr Sang Ahn
Head of Data (APAC), Sia Partners Hong Kong Ltd
Member
Mr David Andrews
Director, Chunky Onion Productions Ltd
Member
Mr David Ashton
Group Managing Director - Corporate Affairs and Brand, Link Asset Management Ltd
Member
Mr Benny Chan
Executive, Wing On Co Ltd, The
Member
Mr Paul Chi Yuen Chan
Co-founder and CEO, Walk In Hong Kong Ltd
Member
Mr Simon Cheung
Managing Director, Nestle Hong Kong Ltd
Member
Dr Eric Chin
Chief Executive Officer, Futurekids O/B Futurecyber Technology Solution Ltd
Member
Mr Perry Chung
Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Ocean Park Corporation
Member
Mr Michael R A Duck
Executive Vice President – Commercial Development, Informa Markets Asia Ltd
Member
Dr Allen Fung
Director, Sun Hung Kai Infrastructure Investment Ltd
Member
Ms Pansy Ho, SBS, JP
Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director, Shun Tak Holdings Ltd
Member
Ms Christine Hong
Manager, Industry Engagement, GS1 Hong Kong Ltd
Member
Ms Echo Huang
Executive Director & CEO, New World Development Co Ltd
Member
Mr William Hui
Group Managing Director, Thong Sia Watch Co Ltd
Member
Ms Becky Ching Tak Ip
Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Tourism Board
Member
Mr Craig Katerberg
Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer, Budweiser Brewing Co APAC Ltd
Member
Miss Anne Lam
General Manager, Wing Wai Packaging & Printing Co Ltd
Member
Mr Will Gee Yu Lam
Director & CEO of Brand Center, High Fashion Garments Co Ltd
Member
Ms Kamshim Lau
Executive Director, Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd
Member
Ms Angela Wai Yin Lee
Founder and Chairman, Laboratory Janeclare Ltd
Member
Ms Frances Lee
Director, Exhibitions & Events, Kingsmen Hong Kong Ltd
Member
Mr Frank K T Lee
President, Tom Lee Music Co Ltd
Member
Mr Andrew Leung
Director, Betamax Ltd
Member
Ms Sharon Li
Group Director, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability, Connexus Travel Ltd
Member
Ms Phyllis Ka Sin Ma
Senior Manager, Marketing, Hongkong International Theme Parks Ltd
Member
Mr Sirwin Mak
Director, Any Tours Enterprises Ltd
Member
Mr Manohar Melwani, BBS, MH, JP, Hon, PhD
Owner, Sam's Tailor
Member
Mr Edwin Morris
Chief Financial Officer, Jebsen & Co Ltd
Member
Ms Nikki Mien Hua Ng
Non-Executive Director, Sino Land Company Limited
Member
Mr Roy Ng
Chairman and CEO, Star Lite (HK) Ltd
Member
Ms Gloria Slethaug
General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Greater Bay Airlines Co Ltd
Member
Mr Paul Tirvaudey
Managing Director, Hong Kong Tramways Ltd
Member
Mr Joe Tsui
Founder, Tai Fu Loy Investment Co Ltd
Member
Ms Cherry Wan
Executive Director, Jia Group Holdings Ltd
Member
Mr Eric Wong
Chairman & CEO, Richburg Corporation Ltd
Member
Ms Tammy Dan Wu
Executive Director, Lady M Hong Kong Ltd
Member
Mr Bill Masakazu Yagyu
Executive Director, Btob Ltd
Member
Dr Leo Yeung
Vice President, Sales, Asia Pacific, Open Text (Hong Kong) Ltd
Member
Mr Eddy Yip
Product & Marketing Director, HK & TW & Territory Manager, HK, Trip International Travel (Hong Kong) Ltd
Member
Ms Kanani Young
Managing Director, Alo Hong Kong Ltd
Member
Ms Colleen Mo Chong Yu
CEO & Founder, EX-R Consulting Ltd
Member
Mr Pang Chun Yu, GBS, JP
Director and General Manager, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd
* In alphabetical order
1) Mission
To develop and promote a business environment in Hong Kong that enables the retail, culture, sports and tourism sectors to flourish.
2) Membership
The Committee is open to any corporate member of the Chamber in retail, culture, sports and tourism sectors.
Admission to the Committee is subject to agreement by the Committee Chairman and the Chamber CEO.
Members should abide by the "Guidelines for HKGCC Committees".
3) Functions
To study and advise the General Committee and Directorate on strategies and policies which foster a business-friendly environment that will benefit the retail, culture, sports and tourism sectors.
To study and advise the General Committee and Directorate on issues, reports and legislation, including draft legislation, having a bearing on retail, culture, sports and tourism sectors.
To identify areas of interest, concerns and problems relating to retail, culture, sports and tourism in Hong Kong.
To promote the short, medium and long-term development of retail, culture, sports and tourism sectors in Hong Kong.
To liaise, when necessary, with other Chamber committees, as well as relevant local or overseas bodies (including government bureaux/departments and public/professional organizations) to exchange views and lobby on issues within the Committee's scope of functions.
To carry out any other related work at the request of the Chamber’s General Committee or Directorate.
