The Labour Department will organise a large-scale Job Fair on 20 and 21 August 2026 in Mong Kok to provide an effective recruitment platform for employers and to promote employment opportunities for middle-aged and elderly job seekers.  The Federation hereby informs members of the event details and encourages interested hotel owners and operators to consider participation.

Event Particulars

Objective

The Job Fair aims to enhance employment opportunities for job seekers, particularly persons aged 40 or above.

Priority consideration will be given to organisations that:

• Intend to hire middle-aged and elderly persons;
• Offer a greater number of vacancies suitable for individuals with different educational backgrounds and levels of experience;
• Provide full-time or part-time positions suitable for retirees aged 65 or above.

Participation Requirements

Participating organisations are required to:

1. Provide not fewer than 10 job vacancies, including at least two types of vacancies suitable for middle-aged or elderly job seekers (aged 40 or above);
2. Ensure all vacancies comply with the Statutory Minimum Wage, which has been adjusted to HK$43.1 per hour with effect from 1 May 2026;
3. Comply fully with all applicable labour legislation, including the Employment Ordinance, Minimum Wage Ordinance, Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, anti-discrimination ordinances, and the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance;
4. Confirm that successful applicants will be direct employees of the participating organisation.

If the number of applications exceeds the available booth quota, allocation will be determined by ballot. The Labour Department reserves the final decision on acceptance.

Application Deadline

Members who wish to participate are required to complete the attached Expression of Interest Form and return it directly to the Labour Department by fax on or before 25 June 2026 (Thursday) to Fax Numbers: 2851 3734 / 2850 5191

Applications submitted after the above deadline will not be considered.

The Labour Department will notify applicants of the preliminary result by email on or before 10 July 2026, and may subsequently request additional documentation for vetting purposes.  Members who have already submitted an Expression of Interest directly to the Labour Department need not resubmit through the Federation.

For enquiries, please contact the Labour Department: Mr. Kwok – Tel: 2153 3982 or Ms. Yuen – Tel: 2153 3134

The Federation encourages members to give due consideration to this initiative and to make use of this recruitment platform to support inclusive employment while addressing manpower needs within the hotel industry.