MGM hosts ‘World Reading Day’ celebration series

Integrated resort operator MGM has recently organised the “MGM World Reading Day Celebration Series” in the run up to the recently held World Reading Day, which is held annually on April 23.The series is supported by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM – Gung Luen in Cantonese).The statement said that the “MGM World Reading Day Celebration Series to Nurture Great Talent and Craftsmanship” was held at MGM MACAU, which also saw the

April 26, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands Lifestyle hosts four-hands Thai gourmet event

Sands Lifestyle presented a four-hands gastronomic Thai cuisine experience from April 11 to 13 at Michelin Selected restaurant The Mews at The Londoner Macao in collaboration with Bangkok’s fine-dining restaurant Khaan, according to a recent Sands Resorts Macao statement.Part of its Sands Celebrity Chef series, the event featured The Mews chef Nongnuch ‘Nuch’ Sae-eiw and Khaan’s executive chef and owner Sujira ‘Aom’ Pongmorn. VIP guests from across Asia were treated to nine-course

April 26, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Capella at Galaxy Macau to open mid-2025

Capella at Galaxy Macau is set to open in mid-2025, with the upcoming hotel being the latest edition to the sprawling integrated resort and the first of the Capella brand in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the integrated resort (IR) operator announced in a statement yesterday.Galaxy Macau boasts nine hotels under one roof, the statement noted.GEG Vice Chairman Francis Lui Yiu Tung was quoted as saying: “We are honoured that the globally acclaimed Capella Hotels and Resorts has chosen to partner

April 26, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Revamped Hotel Central aims to boost people flow to historic centre

Interview by Yuki Lei        Having experienced Macau’s rise and decline for nearly a century, the revamped Hotel Central – once Macau’s first-ever flagship all-in-one entertainment and gambling centre on the city’s main thoroughfare – will have its soft opening next Tuesday, and the developer has told the Post he hopes that “the tallest, largest and the most important building on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro” will boost people flow to the city’s historic

April 25, 2024 | BY admin

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Galaxy Macau unveils new Galaxy Kidz Edutainment Centre

Galaxy Macau has recently launched its newly designed Galaxy Kidz Edutainment Centre, which aims to become the “the ultimate party destination for children in the heart of the city”, the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement yesterday.The statement noted that the centre was designed by Manfred Yuen (阮文韜), a renowned young architect from Hong Kong. The upgraded centre is located on the second floor of the integrated resort and offers an “ideal venue” for special

April 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Melco presents Violin Prodigy Christian Li concert

The Melco Resorts & Entertainment presents – “Violin Prodigy Christian Li” Music Concert was held at the Macau Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Grand Auditorium on Saturday in conjunction with the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Macao Orchestra.Wikipedia notes that 16-year-old Christian Li (李映衡) was born in Melbourne. He is the youngest to win the Junior Category of the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists when he was just 10 years old.The statement noted

April 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM hosts science-themed reading workshop

SJM Resorts hosted a family reading workshop on Sunday at the Macao Science Centre (MSC) in Nape ahead and in support of “4.23 Reading in the City”, with the event attended by nearly 60 parents and children, the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement on Wednesday.Workshop attendees came from the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau (UGAMM, commonly known as Kai Fong in Cantonese), Women’s General Association of Macau (commonly known as Fu Luen in Cantonese)

April 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China launches ‘Summer Fiesta’

Sands China has recently launched its Summer Fiesta, being the latest initiative of its Community Revitalisation Series at the erstwhile Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses, the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement earlier this week.The statement noted that the former firecracker factory has been transformed into the “Iec Long Zoo”, which showcases “colourful and whimsical animal sculptures and the beauty of nature to create a joyful atmosphere”, while Love at

April 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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André Lui presents latest work in ‘Contemplating Still Life’ solo exhibition

The latest work by Macau scholar, architect and artist André Lui Chak Keong is on display in an exhibition entitled “Contemplating Still Life” in the basement of the Portuguese Bookshop until May 11.Still life, Wikipedia notes, depicts mostly inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which are either natural such as flowers, dead animals and shells, or human-made including books, vases, and jewellery.The exhibition features a total of six of Lui’s still life paintings and

April 18, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Galaxy wins awards from 3 publications

Integrated resort (IR) operator Galaxy Macau has recently won awards from three trade publications, according to a statement from the company on Wednesday.The statement noted that the first of the awards was announced on February 22 when Galaxy Macau was ranked in ‘China’s Top 100 Hotels’ at the Travel + Leisure 2023 China Travel Awards, which was launched in 2007 by the Travel + Leisure magazine. It partners with Ctrip’s “Reputation Ranking” to evaluate hotels, destinations, and

April 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM COTAI wins ’Best Business Hotel in Macao‘ at TTG China Travel Awards

Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM said in a recent statement that MGM COTAI had won the “Best Business Hotel in Macao” award during the 17th Annual TTG China Travel Awards 2024 for the third consecutive year.MGM China Holdings Limited President and Chief Operating Officer Hubert Wang Zhiqi was quoted as saying: “Empowered by our core values of originality and innovation, MGM has pressed ahead with cultural tourism endeavours, creating innovative and

April 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM promotes tourism products in Beijing & Shanghai

Integrated resort (IR) operator SJM Resorts says in a statement that following its Shenzhen stop last month, two separate SJM Resorts Product Seminars have recently been held in Shanghai and Beijing, showcasing Macau’s unique “Tourism+” allure, in the hope of enhancing visits and cooperation from mainland tourists.According to the statement, the two seminars, attended by a total of about 300 representatives from corporate clients, the leisure and exhibition industry and travel agencies,

April 12, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Sands Resorts Macao wins TTG’s ‘Best Resort in China’ award for 7th time

Sands Resorts Macao said in a statement earlier this month that it had recently won the “Best Resort in China” award at the 17th Annual TTG China Travel Awards 2024, marking the seventh time that the integrated resort (IR) operator has received the award.The TTG China Travel Awards were established in 2008 and, according to the statement, is “an esteemed annual event that celebrates stellar travel suppliers across airlines, hotels and resorts, serviced residences and travel services

April 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Galaxy Macau presents Artisans of Flavour’s 2nd season

Integrated resort (IR) operator Galaxy Macau has recently unveiled the second season of Galaxy Macau Artisans of Flavour culinary campaign, themed around “Authentic Flavours from the Heart”.A Galaxy Macau statement said earlier this week that the initiative is supported by the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and supports the government’s “Tourism+” concept.The statement added that the campaign brings the IR’s award-winning restaurants and artisan chefs together, using

March 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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