SJM, Holy House of Mercy launch ‘My ElderFriend Programme’

SJM Resorts launched the “My ElderFriend Programme” in collaboration with the Macau Holy House of Mercy earlier this year, which has received “enthusiastic support and recognition” from SJM volunteers and members of the home, according to a statement from the company earlier this week.The statement said that the programme aims to help the “elderly feel a sense of community care and promotes their physical and mental well-being, enriching their lives in their later years”, with

July 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands brings back in-demand poetic dance drama

Sands China said in a statement earlier this week that the popular “Poetic Dance Drama: “The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting” – “A Panorama of Mountains and Rivers” will return to The Venetian Theatre in Cotai from July 18 to 21.The integrated resort (IR) operator noted that the performance at the theatre last year had an overwhelming response, with all five shows welcoming a full house. The show’s return, which has been brought back to celebrate the 75th anniversary of

July 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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350 community members join free screening at Studio City Cinema

Integrated resort (IR) operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement earlier this week that it recently welcomed 350 members of the community to a free movie screening for Studio City Cinema’s opening weekend.The statement noted that youngsters and families were invited through the IR’s community partners including The Macau Association for Intellectual Development Services, YMCA Macau, Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM, Gung Luen in Cantonese), Sheng Kung Hui Macau

July 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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GEG hosts 2nd module of star cuisine workshop

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) hosted the second module of its “Behind the Scenes of Star Cuisine” Workshop Series at Galaxy Macau in Cotai, which was attended by nearly 100 participants from the local tourism and F&B industry, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement earlier this week.The workshop series comprises three modules and was launched by GEG in conjunction with the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO)

July 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM, UTM host culinary event featuring renowned female chefs

MGM hosted “Exploring the Culinary Journeys of Trailblazing Women: From the Silk Roads to Global Gastronomy” at the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) on June 28, which featured four acclaimed female chefs who talked about their expertise and inspiring stories, along with culinary demonstrations, the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement earlier this week.The event was hosted in conjunction with Robb Report Hong Kong and UTM, according to the statement. Over 140 local culinary

July 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Melco organises ISF-related events for community

Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement earlier this week that it organised two community events on June 27 and 28 for the “ISF World School Basketball Championship 2024” aiming to promote basketball and social inclusivity, and nurture local sporting talent.The integrated resort (IR) operator was the sponsor of the nine-day basketball championship that ended on Tuesday.The statement said that on June 27, around 40 basketball players from the Macau Special Olympics (MSO) and

July 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China gives free emergency kits to community

Integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China said in a statement earlier this week that it recently held its sixth 2024 Sands Cares Disaster Preparation & Emergency Response Kit Programme, where over 90 Sands Cares Ambassadors participated in packing emergency kits and supporting disaster prevention workshops in schools.The statement said that the programme was held in collaboration with the Macau Red Cross, which marked the sixth year of working on the programme together, and is supported

July 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM wins 11 Employee Excellence Awards

Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM has recently won six gold and four silver awards, as well as another “Employee Experience Awards Grand Winner” prize at the Employee Experience Awards 2024.The statement said that Employee Experience Awards, which honour companies exceling in the HR (Human Resources) field, are organised by a “regionally renowned” HR media “Human Resources Online”, according to the statement.The statement noted that the company stood out among 50 international

June 28, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM, Forbes Travel Guide host ‘Luxury Service Bootcamp Experience’

SJM has again partnered with Forbes Travel Guide to host a four-day “Luxury Service Experience Bootcamp” for local tertiary education students following the “Curating Luxury Experience in Hospitality” that they organised in April, according to a statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator. The statement said that the bootcamp comprised workshops on luxury service standards, evaluations and hands-on experiences, and a team presentation, aiming to enable students to “learn

June 28, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China donates 3,000 food kits to Caritas Macau

Integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China hosted the third annual Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build to benefit community partner Caritas Macau on Tuesday, with 3,000 food kits assembled, the company said in a statement earlier this week.An opening ceremony for the event was held at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. According to the statement, the food kit build was part of a unified effort to “address food insecurity in Las Vegas Sands’ regions around the world and will benefit elderly

June 28, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Hacken Lee to perform at Londoner Arena in Sept

Integrated resort (IR) operator The Londoner Macao said in a statement yesterday that award-winning Cantopop icon Hacken Lee Hak Kan is set to perform at The Londoner Arena for weekend shows on September 21 and 22, with tickets to go on sale from Wednesday.The show, entitled “Hacken Lee Symphonic Live in Londoner with Macao Orchestra”, marks the second time that Lee is teaming up with the Macao Orchestra after presenting four concerts of the same name at the arena last year, according to

June 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM welcomes nation’s top ‘artistic swimmers’

MGM yesterday welcomed the nation’s three renowned artistic swimming teams for the three-day “MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza & Macao Open Artistic Swimming Competition 2024”, which starts today, the integrated resort operator said in a statement yesterday.The teams are the Beijing Artistic Swimming Team, the Jiangsu Artistic Swimming Team and the Sichuan Artistic Swimming Team, all of which will present “water ballet” performances. MGM hosted a welcome luncheon at MGM

June 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM to host Panther Chan concert in July

Hong Kong singer-songwriter Panther Chan (陳蕾) is scheduled to perform at Grand Lisboa Palace’s (GLP) Grand Pavilion in Cotai on July 13, according to a statement on Wednesday by integrated resort (IR) operator SJM.Titled “SJM Panther Chan Music Show”, the statement said that the show will see the award-winning singer perform popular songs such as “Stars” and “In Good Hands”.Guests who dine and make purchases at designated venues at GLP, Grand Lisboa Macau or Hotel Lisboa

June 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Participants immerse themselves in ‘Sands Children’s Day for Music and Arts’

Integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China said in a statement earlier this week that its Sands Cares Ambassadors hosted local families from the local Children’s Dream Alliance on May 29 at the permanent teamLab Supernature Macao exhibition at The Venetian Macao in Cotai in celebration of International Children’s Day.The event was titled “Sands Children’s Day for Music and Arts” and was held as part of Sands Cares Ambassador programme’s 15th anniversary and had 70 participants,

June 7, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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