Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited Receives HKIM Enterprise Market Leadership Award – Market Leadership in Floating Restaurant

(Hong Kong, 28 August 2026) — – Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited is pleased to announce that it has received the Enterprise Market Leadership Award – Market Leadership in Floating Restaurant from the Hong Kong Institute of Marketing (HKIM), recognising the company's achievements in brand development, heritage conservation, cultural stewardship and market leadership within Hong Kong's floating restaurant sector.

The award was presented at the HKIM Market Leadership Award 2025/2026 Presentation Ceremony, which honours organisations that demonstrate excellence in market leadership, brand management, innovation and social impact. As an important stakeholder in Hong Kong's floating restaurant heritage, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited has long been committed to preserving and promoting the city's unique maritime dining culture. The Company actively supports historical research, cultural documentation, public education and brand promotion initiatives aimed at safeguarding an important part of Hong Kong's collective memory while exploring opportunities to integrate heritage conservation with tourism development.

In recent years, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited has supported the preservation and study of historical records related to Hong Kong's floating restaurant heritage and the Jumbo legacy, while encouraging publications, public engagement programmes and cross-sector collaborations that enable local residents and visitors alike to better appreciate Hong Kong's distinctive maritime culture and culinary history.

Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited believes that the award reflects growing recognition of the historical significance and sustainable development potential of Hong Kong's floating restaurant heritage, while affirming the Company's long-standing efforts in brand stewardship, cultural preservation and community engagement.

Mr. Wong Tai Yu, Director of Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited, said:

"We are deeply honoured to receive the Enterprise Market Leadership Award – Market Leadership in Floating Restaurant from HKIM. This recognition belongs not only to our team, but also to the many partners, supporters and stakeholders who share our commitment to preserving Hong Kong's maritime cultural heritage. Floating restaurants have long been an iconic part of Hong Kong's tourism and dining landscape, carrying cherished memories of generations of Hong Kong people. We remain committed to advancing preservation, research and educational initiatives to ensure that this unique legacy continues to inspire future generations."

Looking ahead, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited will continue to work closely with community partners, cultural organisations and industry stakeholders to promote maritime heritage conservation, cultural tourism development and heritage revitalisation, ensuring that Hong Kong's floating restaurant culture remains a vibrant and enduring part of the city's cultural identity.

About Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited

Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited is committed to preserving and promoting Hong Kong's floating restaurant heritage and related cultural assets. Through brand development, historical research, public education and cross-sector collaboration, the Company seeks to enhance public appreciation of Hong Kong's maritime cultural heritage and contribute to cultural continuity and sustainable development.

Editor's Note

For details of the HKIM Market Leadership Award 2025/2026 and the full list of award recipients, please refer to the official HKIM website:

https://hkim.org.hk/cms/content/30538