Sanrio® Opens its Newest Hello Kitty® Cafe in Canada
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Credit: Hello Kitty Cafe Vancouver Grand Opening , May 16 - 17, 2024
The global lifestyle brand best known for pop culture icon Hello Kitty, announces the opening of its highly anticipated Hello Kitty Cafe in Vancouver, BC. The new Hello Kitty Cafe delivers a special experience for locals that celebrates all things Hello Kitty and Vancouver, with collectible merchandise and delicious treats that are exclusive to the new location. Hello Kitty Cafe Vancouver opened to the public at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17 with grand opening festivities that will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and a special appearance by Hello Kitty (between 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). The first-ever Hello Kitty Cafe in Canada proudly finds its home at 1274 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC. The two-storey cafe features a unique Vancouver-inspired setting surrounded by colorful and supercute Hello Kitty graphics with multiple photo backdrop opportunities. The Hello Kitty Cafe Vancouver will serve a variety of Hello Kitty-themed crafted beverages, from coffee drinks to an array of iced teas and milk teas. A range of delectable sweets will include delicious Hello Kitty cakes and ice cream. “We are extremely proud and excited to bring the Hello Kitty themed cafe to Canada. Vancouver is the perfect city to launch another world-famous brand. The city is cosmopolitan, friendly, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from around the world to the city and our cafe. Vancouver is open for business," says Ken Lam, CEO of Malnek Enterprise Ltd., Hello Kitty Cafe licensed agency of Canada. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, the beloved pop culture icon who inspires happiness around the world. “It makes the opening of the Hello Kitty Cafe Vancouver so much more meaningful this year. Hello Kitty has been loved for half a century, and we expect to see multi-generational families and friends come out to share their connections and stories of Hello Kitty,” adds Lam. “We’re thrilled that the highly anticipated Hello Kitty Cafe is finally opening in Vancouver, adding a touch of cuteness and cheer to the city,” said Craig Takiguchi, Chief Operating Officer of Sanrio, Inc. “Hello Kitty has been an ambassador of friendship and kindness for the past 50 years, and this cafe is a wonderful way to celebrate her legacy. We look forward to welcoming the local Vancouver community and sharing in their memorable Hello Kitty-inspired experiences.” Additionally, exclusive merchandise will include specially designed Hello Kitty Cafe Vancouver mugs, t-shirts, baseball caps, keychains, and tote bags. Hours of operation are 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The event garnered wide media coverage from Global News, CTV News, City News, CBC News, Globe & Mail, Daily Hive, OMNI TV, Fairchild Radio, Vancouver is Awesome, Sing Tao, 604Now, Noms Magazine, and many more. The event also received substantial coverage from various well-known influencers on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Red Book, TikTok, WeChat and in the blogging community. The total number of clippings amount to over 200 across the board. |
PROJECT DETAILSClient: Hello Kitty Cafe Vancouver
Date: May 16 - 17, 2024 Services: Media Relations (English & Chinese), Public Relations (English & Chinese), Event planning, Event Management & Execution, Social media strategy, Influencers Management Location: 1274 Robson St, Vancouver |
