No beer and sandwiches for the annual beano of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, which will be held on 15 May. Instead, they're charging organisations $21,600 per table for the privilege of attending a dinner at the Mira Hotel in Tsim Tsa Tsui.
That's the Miramar in old money, which is not only not the most salubrious joint in town, but also not by any means the most expensive. Certainly, not compared to the InterContinental (formerly known as the Regent), where the hacks used to host their annual jamboree – at a mere $18,800 a table.
That's the Miramar in old money, which is not only not the most salubrious joint in town, but also not by any means the most expensive. Certainly, not compared to the InterContinental (formerly known as the Regent), where the hacks used to host their annual jamboree – at a mere $18,800 a table.
One wonders what the theme of the evening will be. How to survive the recesssion? Journalistic ethics?
3 comments:
fcuk me that works out at $1800 per pax. i assume proceeds go to charity.
word verification 'mygout' very appropriate
Nonnie, be patient. A follow-up to this post will be coming along next week. Monday, if you're lucky.
Do the scribblers get a discount if they spend the evening in their customary position under the table?
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