Less Than A Month Left to Enter!

Toronto, Ontario – The Hong Kong Tourism Board and Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (HKETO) in Canada have announced an exciting contest featuring a trip for two to the 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events which will be held in Hong Kong, China, in August.

From April 1 to May 31, 2008, contest entries can be made by visiting the website, horsesport.com.  The contest is open to all residents of Canada, excluding Quebec, and features round-trip airfare for two, five nights hotel accommodation, tickets to select Olympic equestrian events, and Hong Kong tourism packages.

“Hong Kong is proud to be hosting the equestrian events for the 2008 Olympic Games,” said Karisa Lui, Assistant Manager of Marketing, Hong Kong Tourism Board.  “We are looking forward to welcoming horse enthusiasts from all over the world to experience the excitement of Hong Kong and all that the city has to offer.”

To enter and view full contest rules, please visit horsesport.com.  Entries close May 31, 2008, with a random draw held June 2, 2008.  The winning entry will be notified by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

The 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events will be held from August 8 to 24 in Hong Kong and will featuring the three disciplines of dressage, eventing and show jumping.  For more information on traveling to Hong Kong, please visit www.DiscoverHongKong.com/canada.

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