(Hong Kong – March 5, 2007) Trade buyers and visitors at the MATTA (Malaysian Association of Tours and Travel Agents) and NATAS (National Association of Travel Agents Singapore) trade shows next month will be in for a treat as they get up close and personal with the world's hottest Kung-Fu action hero Jackie Chan!
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, the world famous home of the famous, will be part of the Hong Kong Tourism Board pavilion and for the first time, will feature Jackie Chan's incredibly life-like wax figure at the booth from March 16-18 at MATTA and March 23-25 at NATAS respectively. Visitors are invited to drop by and mingle with "Slipper," Jackie Chan's character from his latest box-office hit "Rob-B-Hood".
During the tradeshows, Jackie's wax likeness will wear the original costume from Rob-B-Hood, an action comedy about three gangsters who kidnap a baby. Jackie Chan wore the charcoal polo neck top and twill pants that during the opening scene, where he steals a baby.
Kelly Mak, Head of Marketing and Customer Services said, "Jackie Chan is one of our most popular stars at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. We're always looking for ways to keep the guest experience fresh and exciting by introducing new features to the attraction and I would like to invite every trade visitor to drop by and meet our new look Jackie Chan!"
Located at The Peak, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong leading tourism attractions that reopened in May 2006 with a series of special events including celebrity wax figure unveilings such as music and screen legends Aaron Kwok, Twins, Joey Yung, Leon Lai and Miriam Yeung
The attraction features over 100 incredible wax likenesses of celebrities, world leaders and sports heroes, and includes a glamorous and star studded line up such as Liu Xiang, Tiger Woods, Cecilia Cheung and Bae Yong Joon.
Since the opening, the new look Madame Tussauds Hong Kong has been wowing guests with its total makeover as they meet their favorite idols and do the things that famous people do.
From dancing on stage with Aaron Kwok, playing golf with Tiger Woods, shooting hoops with Chinese basketball star Yao Ming and stepping into the world of a Rembrandt painting, guests have been having wonderful celebrity- filled moments.
"As one of Hong Kong's leading attractions, I am sure Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is top of every visitor's list of things to do. The Madame Tussauds Hong Kong experience is about connecting with those you most admire or love to loathe while participating in a whole range of exciting interactive experiences alongside them," said Kelly Mak.
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will be at Hall 1 (Putra World Trade Centre) at MATTA and Number H07 at NATAS
About Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is a unique celebrity-inspired attraction that connects guests with famous people, famous events and famous times. Featuring five themed areas, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong provides guests with the opportunity to meet their idols and do the things that famous people do!
As part of the exciting Peak Tower Renovation, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong reopened in May 2006 after a HK$20 million expansion project, building a brand new entrance area on Level P1 of the Peak Tower and adding a further 7000 sq. ft of attraction space.
The attraction features over 100 local and international celebrity wax figures with exciting audiovisual effects and interactive experiences to create truly magical moments for all guests.
