Macau resort operator Sands China donates 1 million patacas to 5 NGOs

Integrated resort operator Sands China said in a statement yesterday that it recently donated a total of 1 million patacas to five local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to support their efforts in promoting responsible gaming in the community.Cumulative donations by the company since 2006 have reached nearly 10 million patacas, the statement said.The statement noted that on March 25, Michael Lee, Sands China vice president of concession administration and casino compliance, presented a

April 3, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau resort operator MGM's ‘HAHALULU x MGM Trend Art Exhibition’ to continue until end-August

Integrated resort operator MGM is holding the “HAHALULU x MGM Trend Art Exhibition” until the end of August, bringing the Eastern art IP “HAHALULU” to Macau for the first time.According to an MGM statement yesterday, the IP was created by Dennis Chan, the founder of Qeelin, who is also known as “Father of the Gourd”. The statement said: “With decades of deep engagement in traditional Eastern culture, Dennis draws inspiration from the gourd, a classic symbol of good fortune in

April 3, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator Sands China to promote local artists’ works in HK Art Central

Integrated resort operator Sands China will be showcasing the selected works of three outstanding emerging Macau artists through a Sands Gallery booth slated to be set up at the international art event Art Central in Hong Kong for the special administrative region’s art month.In a statement yesterday, the company noted that it was “the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise from Macau invited as an Associate Partner” of the event, which was had its first edition in 2015 and will

March 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator GEG’s Training & Development wins ‘Team of the Year’ at HK awards

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said in a statement yesterday that its Training & Development (T&D) department was named “Team of the Year – Hospitality & Leisure” at the recent “Hong Kong Business Management Excellence Awards 2026” in Hong Kong, marking the company’s third human resources recognition in the year.The statement said that the team garnered the award for “its success in executing a comprehensive people-readiness plan”, with

March 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator Wynn hosts ceremony for training programme, recognises previous achievements

Integrated resort operator Wynn Macau Limited hosted the “Wynn’s Shining Talents Ceremony 2026” on March 2 to kick off the ”Wynn Local Development Program 2026” and recognise the achievements of its previous trainees.The event was held at Wynn Macau.The programme, which covers 13 sub-programmes, is a collaboration between the integrated resort operator and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), the company noted in a statement earlier this week.During her speech at the recent ceremony,

March 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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More Macau integrated resort operators announce extended maternity and paternity leave

More integrated resort (IR) operators have announced extended paid maternity and paternity leaves in respective statements between Friday and Saturday. The extended leave took effect from yesterday onwards, each noting that, for eligible staff, paid maternity leave has increased from 70 days to 90 days and paid paternity leave from five to seven days.  GEGGEG’s statement on Saturday noted that under the new policy, female staff who have completed at least one year of continuous

March 2, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau resort operator Melco ranks in 96th percentile, included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, ranking in the 96th percentile within the Casinos and Gaming industry in the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), according to a statement by integrated resort operator last week. The statement said that Melco improved from the 92nd percentile recorded in the previous year’s assessment, noting that the yearbook published by US rating agency Standards & Poors is regarded

March 2, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Jimmy O. Yang’s 2-night CNY show draws huge crowds in Macau

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Macau said in a statement on Thursday that Hong Kong-American stand-up comedian Jimmy O. Yang’s Chinese New Year (CNY) shows on February 21 and 22 brought the festive event to over 18,000 audience member at the Galaxy Arena in Cotai.“Galaxy Macau Presents: The Jimmy O. Yang Chinese New Year Show” saw Yang, 38, returning to Macau. The statement said that the event featured a star-studded lineup of guests joining the comedian on stage, including Hong

March 2, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau’s 6 integrated resort (IR) operators announce Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide

Rui Pastorin The Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Award Winners were unveiled this week, with Macau continuing to have the most five-starred hotels in any city, numbering 26, according to the Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) website.Macau’s six integrated resort (IR) operators have each announced Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide 2026, including inaugural awardees and those consecutively maintaining their ratings, in separate statements.SJM ResortsFor SJM Resorts, Palazzo Versace Macau

February 13, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau resort operator Sands China wins 2nd consecutive ‘Top Employer’ certificate

Integrated resort operator Sands China has recently been awarded the “Top Employer” certification by the Top Employer Institute* for the second consecutive year.According to a statement yesterday, the achievement follows last year’s milestone as the first integrated resort operator in the Asia Pacific region and the first company in Macau’s tourism and service industry to receive the accolade. It joins 2,500 certified organisations worldwide.The statement added that Top Employer

February 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau resort operator Sands China sets new record with 7 Forbes Five-Star Hotels under one roof

Seven of integrated resort operator Sands China’s hotels have a Five-Star accolade in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide, among which are The Londoner Macao’s 313-suite Paiza Grand and The St. Regis Macao receiving the ratings for the first time.In a statement yesterday, the integrated resort operator noted that Paiza Grand received the award in its first year of operation. With its accolades, Sands China has “the most Forbes Five-Star hotels under one roof, world-wide”, the statement

February 12, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM brings Singapore’s Chatterbox Café to Macau

MGM has opened the first Macau outpost of Singapore-based dining brand Chatterbox Café, according to a statement issued by the integrated resort on Tuesday.The restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. According to the statement, Chatterbox has a legacy spanning over five decades and is known for blending authentic Singaporean flavours with contemporary culinary techniques.The opening ceremony was attended by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings

February 12, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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‘World-renowned’ magician Drummond Money-Coutts to make Macau debut

Magician and mentalist Drummond Money-Coutts (DMC) will perform in Macau for the first time later this month, according to a statement issued by SJM Resorts on Tuesday.DMC will stage a series of shows from February 19 to 24 at SJM properties, including Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) and Grand Lisboa. According to the statement, DMC is celebrated globally for his close-up magic and masterful mentalism, with performances spanning over 50 countries. He is known to international audiences from the

February 6, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau resort operator MGM receives 6 honours for talent development

MGM has been recognised with six major awards at two prominent human resources competitions, underscoring its focus on employee training and development, according to a recent statement.The integrated resort operator received three Excellence in Practice Awards from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), a leading global organisation in the field. According to the statement, MGM was the only enterprise from Macau to be honoured at the international ATD awards in Los Angeles this year,

February 6, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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