Post on 15-Mar-2020
WHY TW & HK?
• Two of “Four Asian Dragons”
• One single trip to visit Asia’s financial center (HK) and tech pioneer (TW)
• Experience Chinese culture without the need to apply for visa*
• Quick access to mainland China/Macau/Japan/Korea/South East Asia
• GREAT FOOD!!!!!
* Applies to USA citizens, other countries should check visa requirements
Top 3 in the world
- Ease of doing business
- Economic freedom
- Int’l tourist arrival
- No. of skyscrapers
- Best airport
- Life expectancy
- Average IQ
- Restaurant per capita
- Density of 7-Elevens
Bottom 3 in the world
- Home affordability
- Population density
- Average living space
- Gap between rich & poor
- Light pollution
- Average working hours
- Work stress
Hon Hai / Foxconn Apple’s largest supplier and
the world’s 5th biggest employer
#32 in 2014 Fortune 500
HTC Corp 5th largest smartphone manufacturer and
owns the 2nd largest Android market share in the world
Quanta Computer The world’s largest PC ODM manufacturer and
one of the leading Cloud Computing service providers
#396 in 2014 Fortune 500
Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityOther potential visits…
Technology
Retail/
Hospitality
Conglomerate
Others
Jan 03 – 10, 2015 Tour Plan
1/04
1/05
1/06
1/07
1/08
1/09
1/10
Stanley / The Peak / Tsim Sha Tsui
HK Company Visits Drinks at Ozone Party in Lan Kwai Fong
HK Company Visits Giant Buddha Travel to Taipei
TW Company Visits Taipei 101 Din Tai Fung
TW Company Visits CBS Alumni Event Longshan Temple Party at Spark
TW Company Visits National Palace Museum Farewell Dinner
Optional Trip in Taiwan or other countries
1/03 Arrive at HK and Tram Party
Tentative Itinerary
Total Estimated Cost: $1700-$1900 Included: - Ground Transportation - Four/Five Star Luxury Hotel Accommodation (double occupancy) - 2/3 of Meals - Airfare from HK to Taipei - Admission to some cultural activities Not Included: - International airfare (approx. $1000-$1200) - Other personal expenses
Group of 30 students (including organizers) - Full-time Business School students only (no significant others) - Students with holds on their accounts are unable to participate
Students are required to attend the entire study tour All company visits are mandatory
Tour selection through bidding: chazentours.gsb.columbia.edu
Logistics
TWO rounds of bidding
Round 1: Wednesday, September 10, 10am – Monday, September 15, 4pm Round 2: Thursday, September 18, 10am – Monday, September 22, 4pm
During the first 24 hours of Round 2, you can drop a tour and get your bid points refunded to bid on another tour
Notifications will be sent out Thursday, September 25 Successful bidders will have 48 hours to pay a non-refundable deposit in order to secure their spot Unsuccessful bidders will have their bid points refunded and will be placed on a waitlist (based on bid amount - highest to lowest). If a students gets a spot on the tour, he will be charged this bid amount. No swapping
Bidding