29 November 2011, Hong Kong – WWF-Hong Kong today honoured 112 corporations that have committed to supporting “no trade, no promotion and no consumption of shark fin”, the first major shark fin initiative undertaken by WWF in Hong Kong since 2007. In addition to the corporate pledge, 97 hotels and restaurants in Hong Kong also…
On 21 November 2011, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Limited (HSH) announced it would stop serving shark fin across all of its operations. Given that HSH is the parent company for the Peninsula Hotel andRepulseBaycomplex, both highly popular wedding venues inHong Kong, this action is a great step forward in the shark conservation cause.…
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN November 22, 2011 — Updated 0644 GMT (1444 HKT) Hong Kong (CNN) — Asia’s oldest hotel chain has waded into the debate on the slaughter of sharks for their fins by taking the Chinese delicacy off its menus. From January, diners won’t be offered shark’s fin products at the luxury Peninsula Hotels chain, due…
For Immediate Release HK Shark Foundation congratulates HSH on becoming a shark-fin-free company On 21 November 2011, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Limited (HSH) announced it would stop serving shark fin across all of its operations. Given that HSH is the parent company for the Peninsula Hotel and Repulse Bay complex, both highly popular…
21 NOVEMBER, 2011 THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED BANS THE CONSUMPTION OF SHARK FIN IN ITS GROUP OPERATIONS (Hong Kong, 21 November 2011) In recognition of the threat facing the global shark population and in line with the Company’s sustainability vision, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), parent company of The Peninsula Hotels, Repulse…
Please support “Marine Guardian – Save the Sharks through Arts Programme” organized by HKSF’s friend WWF-Hong Kong. The programme promotes marine and sharks conservation. It aims to foster teachers’ and students’ understanding of the importance of marine and sharks conservation through art creation and raise public awareness through the artwork exhibition. For details, please click…
On Saturday 29 October 2011, we will be waiting for a chance to ‘Cut off your Nose’ in a Halloween horror event to highlight the currently unsustainable practice of shark-finning. The blood-curdling ‘NoseOff’ campaign takes place at a special nautical-themed ‘Ghost Ship’ Halloween party taking place at the V13 Vodka Bar, 13 Old Bailey Street,…
On Saturday 29 October 2011, we will be waiting for a chance to ‘Cut off your Nose’ in a Halloween horror event to highlight the currently unsustainable practice of shark-finning. The blood-curdling ‘NoseOff’ campaign takes place at a special nautical-themed ‘Ghost Ship’ Halloween party taking place at the V13 Vodka Bar, 13 Old Bailey Street, from…
