Macao Undertakes Strict Preventative Measures to Control the Spread of COVID-19

Mumbai, 15th July 2020: Macao SAR has undertaken and implemented several preventive measures to flatten the curve and control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Macao. The city identified its first imported case on 22^nd January 2020, post which, Macao has closely monitored the situation and implemented strict proactive and comprehensive measures to combat the spread of the virus within the city.

Speaking about Macao’s COVID-19 measures, Mr. Arzan Khambatta, Head of Macao Government Tourism Office, India, said "Tourism being an indispensable part of the service sector for any country, Macao is all set to take its first step to prepare the destination from the devastating effects of the pandemic with effective preventive measures. Since the beginning of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in early 2020, Macao has proven itself capable of battling the spread of COVID-19 with lowest reported cases and zero deaths till date.”

“Right now Macao is taking steps to overcome the coronavirus-induced tourism slump as well, they have started a new campaign to encourage local tourism called “Macao Ready Go! Local Tours”. The campaign is aimed for the locals as of now, but we hope it will soon be available for international travellers once travel bans are lifted.” He added. 

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Celebrate a Joyful Diwali Festive Season at Sands Resorts Macao

Mark the Festival of Lights with exclusive

family accommodation, dining and entertainment offers

(Macao, 2019) – Enjoy a wonderful festive season at Sands Resorts Macao with a specially designed Diwali Package 2019 at the award-winning The Venetian^® Macao. The offer is available to book from now until Dec. 29, 2019, for stays until Dec. 31 of up to three nights and includes accommodation, dining and transfers.

Diwali package for two guests

Book now and enjoy:

·         Accommodation in a Royale Suite at The Venetian Macao

·         Daily breakfast at Café Deco or lunch at Michelin-starred Indian restaurant The Golden Peacock or Bambu buffet

·         One-way Macao to Hong Kong Cotai Water Jet Cotai Class tickets

There is an exciting world of entertainment to enjoy at Sands Resorts Macao! Experience one of the world’s most glamorous adult performance shows direct from Paris, France – Crazy Horse Forever Crazy in Macao, which is taking place at The Parisian Theatre from Sept. 25 – Oct. 5, 2019. Equally eye-catching is All That’s Gold Does Glitter – An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics, an art exhibition on show until Oct. 9 featuring over 90 masterpieces by 27 renowned international ceramic artists at The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, Sands^® Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao. A highlight of the exhibition is a curation of exclusive sculptures by Indian artist Vinod Kumar Daroz.

Fashionistas will love Sands Macao Fashion Week, from Oct. 17 to 23, 2019, with seven days of exciting and innovative fashion programmes and promotions throughout the resort. Designed to showcase the leading luxury and lifestyle fashion brands across Sands Shoppes Macao, the event will feature fashion parades and exclusive couture designer exhibitions during the week-long event. Guests can also indulge in some retail therapy with approximately 850 duty free luxury and lifestyle stores.  A new and unique service exclusive to Shoppes at Parisian, is the  Parisian Privé Styling Suite an intimate, bespoke space where guests can enjoy a personalised styling consultation with a fashion stylist for the latest looks as well as make-up and gift recommendations for special occasions.

Families can also celebrate the Festival of Lights at The Parisian Macao’s stunning Eiffel Tower, with breathtaking views of the Cotai Strip and a spectacular evening Grand Illumination Show. Besides, Shoppes at Parisian presents Neon Light Decorations, a series of amazing lighting installations in four themed sections: Love, Fashion, Music and Food.

Other unmissable family entertainment includes Qube Kingdom, a huge indoor and outdoor play area for kids; Planet J, the world’s first role play theme park, featuring eight challenging gaming zones and Gondola Rides at The Venetian Macao’s famous canals where guests are serenaded by the world renowned singing gondoliers.

Sands Resorts Macao also offers unmissable culinary adventures for everyone. Experience The Golden Peacock – Asia’s first Indian restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star, and more than 150 other dining outlets, including savouring a degustation menu of contemporary Portuguese dishes by celebrity chef Henrique Sá Pessoa at Chiado from Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, 2019.

Experience the Macao Discovery Tour

Enhance your stay by exploring Macao’s fascinating blend of Eastern and Western cultures with the Macao Discovery Tour. Visitors should not miss UNESCO World Heritage Site highlights including Macao’s Moorish Barracks, the A-Ma Temple, the famous Ruins of St. Paul’s and more. Macao also has an exciting line-up of activities for the rest of 2019:

Sept. 7, 13, 21, 28 & Oct. 1, 5            Macao International Fireworks Display Contest

Nov. 8-24                                            Macau Food Festival

Nov. 14-17                                          The Macau Grand Prix

Make this the best Diwali ever! Take advantage of the limited-time 2019 Diwali Package by contacting your nearest travel agent, or for further information and offers, visit: https://www.venetianmacao.com/promotions/hotel/summer.html

Photo caption: Celebrate the festive season at Sands Resorts Macao with the specially designed Diwali Package 2019 at The Venetian Macao for stays from now until Dec. 31, 2019.

Photo caption: Indulge in the renovated Royale Suite at The Venetian Macao and enjoy fabulous dining and entertainment at Sands Resorts Macao.

Photo caption: Guests can celebrate the Festival of Lights at The Parisian Macao’s imposing Eiffel Tower and experience Michelin-starred Indian restaurant The Golden Peacock.    

Fun, Food & Fashion with Actress Fatima in Macao

The young and lively actress Fatima Sana Shaikh who is headed to experience the glitz and opulence of Macao. The next few days are going to be filled with fun, food and fashion as we follow Fatima’s journey and see Macao through her eyes.

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MACAO WITNESSES 12% RISE IN INDIAN TOURIST ARRIVALS IN 2019

Mumbai, 23^th May, 2019

Known as one of the most fascinating and luxurious destinations in Asia, Macao has recorded a 12% increase in Indian tourist arrivals from January to April 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. The destination also welcomed the arrival of nearly 14 million tourists from around the world in the first four months of 2019.

Talking about this positive growth, Arzan Khambatta – Head, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said, “India has always been an important source market for Macao. The growth in the tourist arrivals can be attributed to a blend of well-thought-out strategic marketing and trade campaigns conducted during last quarter and this year. Last year, Macao was designated as ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO, which gave us an opportunity to promote Macanese cuisine. We also conducted highly successful consumer engagement event called ‘Experience Macao Festival’ in Mumbai and Delhi. The festival aimed at introducing various attractions and events, cultural and gastronomical aspects of Macao on an experiential level to consumers including showcasing the destination through VR. We plan to continue to explore innovative campaigns and working closely with Trade to help continue this momentum of growth in Indian arrivals.”

This year is an important year for Macao as it marks the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR. The newly launched Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) touted as an engineering marvel for being the longest sea crossing bridge has also led to easier accessibility to Macao from surrounding regions.

To increase tourism receipts in 2019 from India, MGTO will also focus on organizing various activities like influencer campaigns; promotions of festive events such as the Macao Arts Festival, Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, Macao Food Festival, Macao Grand Prix, Macao Light Festival to name a few.

Additionally, MGTO has also announced organizing ‘Art Macao’ this year from June – October which a series of large-scale international arts events emphasizing upon Macao’s culturally rich spectrum. This event is aimed to attract art lovers from across the world to Macao.

MICE and business travel continue to increase arrivals to Macao as well because of the massive infrastructure to conduct events and exhibitions and large room inventory. Macao is also a visa free destination for Indians which makes it convenient for corporates to conduct events, team building and incentive trips.

Designated as the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the city of duality, Macao is not only renowned for its unmatched flavour-blending food culture but also as the World Center of Tourism And Leisure as it develops into a quality international tourist destination. Macao’s infrastructure and hospitality landscape has seen a lot of development in the last few years. In 2018, MGM Cotai, Morpheus Hotel and The 13 opened its doors to tourists. Early this year, The Londener Macao project has been announced by The Sands group which will be helmed by football star David Beckham. Some of the other projects that are underway include Grand Lisboa Palace, Palazzo Versace Macau and Karl Lagerfeld Hotel.

Art Macao Grand Opening marks the creation of a new brand of cultural tourism to enhance the artistic and cultural experience of the city

Mumbai, 9^th May 2019: “Art Macao”, a five-month mega international arts and culture event, will be held this summer in Macao. From June to October, this grand cultural and artistic festival features a series of artistic events, including a number of international art exhibitions, performances, international youth festivals and visual arts exhibitions of Macao higher education institutions, which form an arts festival of unprecedented scale and offer a new artistic and cultural experience to residents and tourists.

Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, “Art Macao” is organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macao Government Tourism Office and co-organized by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Higher Education Bureau, featuring highlights such as the “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition” organized in collaboration with several hotels and integrated resorts, and foreign consulates, highlights of the concert season by the Macao Orchestra and the Macao Chinese Orchestra, signature programmes of the Macao Cultural Centre, the International Youth Dance Festival, the International Youth Music Festival, the International Youth Drama Festival and “Growing with the SAR” Activity Series for the 20^th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region – Visual Arts Exhibitions of Macao Higher Education Institutions. The event features a total of 31 programmes, including 18 exhibitions and 10 large-scale performances, which will be held in 33 venues throughout the city.

Pre-events featuring works by great masters, evoking a refined classic aesthetic

Having started from April, “Art Macao” will be preceded by a series of outstanding exhibitions that are bound to evoke a highly refined classic aesthetic. The exhibition “Italian Renaissance Drawings from the British Museum” presents 52 drawings by 42 Italian Renaissance masters of the 15^th and 16^th centuries, showcasing the transformations and innovations that took place during this period. The exhibition “Beauty in the New Era—Masterpieces from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China” features nearly 90 works by modern and contemporary masters, aiming to fully present the development of Chinese fine art over the last hundred years. The exhibition “Reminiscences of the Silk Road—Exhibition of Cultural Relics of the Western Xia Dynasty” unveils the mystery behind the history and culture of the Western Xia. Some exhibits will also be presented outside the Ningxia for the first time, making this a rare opportunity for the public to appreciate these world heritage treasures.

Large-scale art exhibitions organized in collaboration with enterprises to create a new brand of cultural tourism

“Art Macao” invited several hotels and integrated resorts to collaborate in the organization of “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition”, the mega event’s highlight, mobilizing the human and spatial resources of the various participating entities and invoking the power of arts from around the globe to encourage local artistic creation, enhance the humanistic spirit of Macao and create a new brand of cultural tourism. In addition to the exquisite main exhibition at the Macao Museum of Art, several other exhibitions will also be organized by hotels and integrated resorts and by foreign consulates accredited in Hong Kong and Macao, in addition to six outdoor art installations which will be displayed at various attractions of the city, thus bringing together ancient and contemporary works of art by Chinese and foreign artists, and an array of heritage masterpieces that will certainly offer a pleasing and inspiring visual feast for the public.

“Art Macao” will be inaugurated on 6 June together with the opening of the “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition”, the main exhibition at the Macao Museum of Art. This exhibition features a number of valuable works selected by several hotels and integrated resorts, including paintings, ceramics, sculptures, interactive installations and multimedia presentations, aiming at capturing the fascinating charm of contemporary visual arts in a diversified way.

The art exhibitions organized by hotels and integrated resorts include:

Galaxy Entertainment Group: The exhibition “GRACE KELLY: From Hollywood to Monaco – Artists’ Tributes” traces the legendary story of Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly (1929-1982) who became Princess of Monaco, and showcases how artists were inspired to create their works with her as their muse in conjunction with over 100 exhibits from the collection of the Prince of Monaco’s Palace.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited: The exhibition “Unexpected Encounters” features a number of masterpieces by renowned contemporary artists from the impressive art collection owned by City of Dreams, including “Good Intentions” by KAWS and “Fat Convertible” by Erwin Wurm, demonstrating how contemporary art abandoned traditional forms of artistic expression and techniques, then gradually transformed and liberated itself thereby evolving into something new.

MGM: The exhibition “Hua Yuan” reveals new developments in the art of ink painting through the presentation of works by contemporary artists, including the large-scale multimedia installation A Metamorphosis: No End To End by Ma Wen, the digital landscape painting Journey to the Dark II by Yang Yongliang and the new one-act opera Paradise Interrupted, presenting the essence of Chinese culture and art.

Sands China Ltd.: “All That’s Gold Does Glitter – An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics”, curated by internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Caroline Cheng, features over 90 masterpieces themed “All That’s Gold Does Glitter” by 27 first-class ceramic artists. This exhibition is the largest and greatest international ceramic art exhibition in Greater Bay Area in 2019.

Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM): The exhibition “ART • Appreciation • Legacy” is a celebration of cultural heritage by SJM seen through the prism of Art. In collaboration with fellow artists to create a total of 7 exceptional and multidimensional exhibitions in various locations every month from June to October 2019.

Wynn Macau, Limited: The exhibition “Wynn – Garden of Earthly Delights” presents an extraordinary selection of modern and contemporary art pieces by several renowned artists for the first time in Macao, taking the public on a journey into a world of innovation and creativity through various media forms such as paintings, installations and digital art pieces.

Nam Kwong (Group) Company Limited: The exhibition “Interspace” features works by famous French sculptor Gabrielle Wambaugh, reflecting the integration of space and art.

The consulates from Japan, Italy, Hungary and Belgium will also organize unique art exhibitions in Macao. The “2^nd Annual Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” will open in July, presenting a diverse and innovative cultural experience. From June to October, Macao will be imbued with a creative atmosphere, offering exciting and diverse artistic experiences to all. 

Bringing arts close by the community to enhance the cultural landscape of the cityA number of events will be presented in phases, including the highlights of the  concert season by the Macao Orchestra and the Macao Chinese Orchestra, the International Youth Dance Festival, the International Youth Music Festival, the International Youth Drama Festival, “Growing with the SAR” Activity Series for the 20^th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region – Visual Arts Exhibitions of Macao Higher Education Institutions, the contemporary dance production “Under Siege” by Yang Liping, Haojiang Moonlight Night Dance Drama “Thangka”, “Love Road” at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, and “2019! Outloud Street Art Festival”. Thematic talks and guided art tours will also be organized, bringing arts close by the community and encouraging the participation of people from all walks of life, offering a long and unforgettable artistic summer for all residents and tourists, while cultivating the humanistic spirit through art and enhancing the cultural landscape of the city.

The first edition of “Art Macao”, under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, is organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macao Government Tourism Office, and co-organized by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Higher Education Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, MGM, Sands China Ltd., Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM), Wynn Macau, Limited, Nam Kwong (Group) Company Limited, and various foreign consulates. Admission to most activities is free.

For tickets and more details, please visit the respective webpage at www.artmacao.mo, its official Instagram account “artmacao”, “IC Art” page on Facebook and WeChat account “ICmacao”.

The Londoner Macao to Offer Classic British Design, Style and Luxury

Sands China Ltd. and Global Brand Ambassador David Beckham provide details on major relaunch of Cotai Strip integrated resort

(Macao, May 8, 2019) – During a media event today, Las Vegas Sands and Sands China Ltd. executives and international businessman David Beckham revealed more details about The Londoner Macao, the British-themed reimagining of the company’s existing Sands Cotai Central Cotai Strip integrated resort.

The new project, which will open progressively over 2020 and 2021 will join The Venetian^® Macao and The Parisian Macao as the Cotai Strip’s “must-see” properties.

Exuding classic British luxury, The Londoner Macao will incorporate four world-class hotel brands: the new The Londoner Hotel (previously Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central), alongside existing properties Conrad Macao, Cotai Central, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central and The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central.

“We could not be more excited about the development of The Londoner Macao,” said Las Vegas Sands President and Chief Operating Officer Robert Goldstein, who attended today’s event. “Sands has invested heavily here because we believe wholeheartedly that Macao’s complete arrival as one of the world’s greatest tourism and business destinations is just on the horizon. The Venetian and The Parisian have each become “must-see” destinations on the Cotai Strip and we have every confidence that The Londoner will be every bit their equal. The power of these three iconic integrated resorts working in tandem will create a combination of leisure and business tourism amenities unrivalled in Asia and Europe and on par with the success of Las Vegas,” he concluded.

The Londoner Macao represents Sands’ latest collaboration with David Beckham, who will be working with the interior design team to bring his vision and style to the very exclusive top floor suites at The Londoner Hotel, representing his first foray into this design field.  Mr. Beckham, who is known around the world as a British sporting icon and international businessman has been a Sands Resorts Macao global ambassador for some time, hence was also the ideal choice when it came to The Londoner Macao.

Sands used today’s event to unveil a new micro-movie for social media starring David. The first in a series of short vignettes shot in and around London, the movie features a mildly amused David suggesting classic British icons that should be present in new The Londoner Macao. This is much to the chagrin of his willing but ultimately hopeless assistants whose job it is to ensure the items are delivered safely to Macao for the opening. 

The Londoner Macao will feature authentic recreations of classic British landmarks, with an exterior facade modelled on the world-famous Palace of Westminster and Houses of Parliament, complete with 96-metre Elizabeth Tower and iconic clock face.

Interiors will offer a combination of grandeur and comfort, with luxurious British design extending to the spacious Crystal Palace atrium centrepiece, restaurants, retail offerings and entertainment. These include more than 20 dining options, with several new restaurant concepts including an authentic British style gastropub by Gordon Ramsay and a new Thai restaurant – The Mews. In addition guests and visitors can enjoy 200 stores at Shoppes at The Londoner (previously Shoppes at Cotai Central), 34,300 square metres of meeting and convention space, three spas and four health clubs.

New entertainment at The Londoner Macao will include an exciting whole-body, fully immersive live virtual reality experience suitable for all ages. In addition, visitors can also enjoy British-themed Streetmosphere shows such as the famous Changing of the Guards and daily retail parades featuring much-loved characters from British history, culture and literature.

When fully completed, the integrated resort will also offer a new 6,000 seat arena versatile enough to accommodate everything from live entertainment to popular sporting events and conferences.

“The Londoner Macao, with its world-class luxury suites, new dining and spectacular entertainment, will offer guests and visitors alike another reason to visit Macao. The launch marks yet another milestone in the company’s efforts to support Macao’s development as a world centre of tourism and leisure and it also shows that Sands is fully committed to supporting Macao’s vision as a leader in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” said Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sands China Ltd.

David Beckham commented: “London is an incredible city and one that I am proud to call my home. To be able to work so closely with the Sands team to bring the elements of London that I love to the city of Macao is a wonderful opportunity. Interior design is a real passion for me so to be involved in the design process and help shape this project is another important step in our long-standing partnership with Sands Resorts Macao. I can’t wait to welcome everyone to come and experience what we are creating here – a little bit of London in Macao.”

Photo Caption: The media were able to learn more about new The Londoner Macao project at an event which took place at The Venetian Macao today from Robert Goldstein, President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands (centre), Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sands China Ltd. (right) and David Beckham, sporting icon and Sands Resorts Macao global ambassador (left).

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About The Londoner Macao

Featuring classic British design and style, The Londoner Macao is the pathway to adventure, fun and fortune at the centre point of the Cotai Strip. Incorporating four celebrated hotel brands – the new The Londoner Hotel, Conrad Macao, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel and The St. Regis Macao – The Londoner Macao will offer visitors to Cotai an expanded offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with over 6,000 hotel rooms and suites, and 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of retail, entertainment and dining facilities, and meetings and convention space. With over 200 retail outlets, Shoppes at The Londoner joins Shoppes at Venetian and Shoppes at Four Seasons, alongside the 300,000 square feet (28,000 square metres) Shoppes at Parisian, with the latest in creative fashion and couture in a setting reminiscent of the streets of Paris. Together they offer a selection of approximately 850 luxury duty free stores – the most in any one single location in Macao. And with three spas and four health clubs and over 365,000 square feet (34,000 square metres) of gaming space in two, uniquely themed gaming areas, The Londoner Macao provides a new level of luxury and accessibility to Cotai.

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