Blossom Palaces duck specialist opens at Galaxy Macau

Peking duck specialist Blossom Palaces has recently opened its first Macau restaurant at Galaxy Macau, marking its eighth branch outside of Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen, according to a recent statement from the integrated resort operator.The statement noted that the restaurant is famed for its signature fruitwood-roasted Peking duck and has set “the highest standard in the industry”, of which it sells 250,000 annually in the mainland.The statement said that the restaurant exclusively

January 26, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa introduces Michelin-Starred menu at Chiado

Leading figure in the modern Portuguese culinary scene and celebrity chef Henrique Sá Pessoa has introduced a new six-course dinner tasting menu “Costa a Costa” Dégustation Journey to his contemporary restaurant Chiado at The Londoner Macao in Cotai, the integrated resort operator said in a statement yesterday.The statement noted that Chef Sá Pessoa’s restaurant, Alma in Lisbon, holds two Michelin stars, adding that the “Costa a Costa [Coast to Coast]” menu includes dishes also

January 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Hennessy launches limited-edition collection with Yang Yongliang

Hennessy said in a statement earlier this week that it has launched the limited-edition collection inspired by a digital art piece created by mainland Chinese artist Yang Yongliang called “Dragon’s Odyssey” to welcome the Chinese New Year (CNY).The statement noted that Yang combined traditional drawings with digital art, breathing life, movement, energy and fire into “a collective of metallic dragons dancing in and out of waves”. They feature a three-dimensional element that brings

January 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Galaxy Macau hosts ‘Auspicious 8’ Poon Choi Feast

Galaxy Macau hosted its “Auspicious 8” Poon Choi Feast on Tuesday at Oasis in Cotai, with the event celebrating poon choi (“big bowl feast”) variations created by eight different chefs from eight of its award-winning restaurants, along with their eight signature Lunar New Year dishes for the coming Year of the Dragon, according to a Wednesday statement from the integrated resort operator.Poon Choi is a traditional Cantonese dish originating from historic walled villages, the statement

January 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Louis Vuitton pop-up opens in Shoppes at Four Seasons

Louis Vuitton has unveiled a pop-up store in Shoppes at Four Seasons in Cotai for its Spring-Summer 2024 Men’s collection, according to a statement recently distributed by Sands China on behalf of the luxury fashion house and company.The statement noted that the pop-up is open until February 23 and celebrates Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams’ first Spring-Summer 2024 collection.Pharrell Williams is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper and singer.

January 15, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM’s culinary delicacies showcase Macau’s local culture & creativity

Integrated resort operator SJM Resorts celebrates the upcoming Year of the Dragon with an array of culinary delicacies from Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) and Grand Lisboa, showcasing Macau’s local culture and creativity.The Year of the Dragon begins on February 10.A raft of Chinese New Year (CNY) gift sets includes, according to a recent statement by SJM, a selection of healthy rice puddings and turnip cakes that are made without preservatives or additives by the team of culinary artistes at the

January 15, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Celebrate CNY at Galaxy’s properties

Galaxy Macau, StarWorld Hotel and Broadway Macau in Cotai are set to host a raft of festive activities and offers for the Chinese New Year (CNY), according to a statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator on Thursday.The “New Year Getaway Spectacular Offer” starts from 638 patacas per night, and enables guests to immerse themselves in five-star indulgence at Andaz Macau or Broadway Hotel, the statement said, with official site members able to enjoy instant savings.Meanwhile, the

January 15, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Dow Jones names Sands China in sustainability indices

Sands China has recently been listed again by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) in its DJSI World for the second consecutive year, and the DJSI Asia Pacific indices for the third consecutive year, according to a statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator earlier this week.The statement noted that the company is one of two integrated resort operators in DJSI World for 2023, alongside parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), and is the only integrated resort operator listed in

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM, Tan Dun present ‘Buddha Passion’

“Buddha Passion” was presented by MGM and renowned Chinese-born American conductor and composer Tan Dun (谭盾) at the MGM Theatre in cotai on Monday and Tuesday, marking its first showing in Macau, the integrated resort operator said in a statement on Wednesday.The statement noted that the two-day event was a tribute to the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, apart from having been an

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Wynn Macau named ‘Responsible Gambling Model Unit’

Wynn Macau has been officially certified as a “Responsible Gambling Model Unit” for its commitment towards promoting responsible gaming to the local community and its staff, according to a statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator.The company has recently been presented with the “Macau Responsible Gambling Trainer” and “Macau Responsible Gambling Advisor” certificates during the “Responsible Gambling Promotions 2023 – Seeking Help for Winning the Future” closing

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM to welcome Chinese New Year with A-Lin concert

Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM said in a recent statement that it will welcome the Year of the Dragon with a two-night concert entitled “A-Lin Chinese New Year Music Show at MGM” by Taiwanese singer A-Lin (黃麗玲)  on February 12-13 at the MGM Theatre at MGM COTAI.The statement noted that the performance is slated to take place on the third and fourth day of the Chinese New Year (CNY). The venue is set to feature “dazzling visuals and sensational performances”.The statement

December 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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JW Marriott Hotel & The Ritz-Carlton stop single-use shower toiletry bottles

JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau at Galaxy Macau in Cotai are reinforcing their commitment to sustainability through the initiative to eliminate single-use shower toiletry bottles from hotel guestrooms, which it has already completed, the hotel operator said in a statement on Wednesday.The statement noted that the sustainability-driven effort is “in line with Marriott International’s commitment to environmental stewardship, showcasing the properties’ dedication to

December 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Wynn hosts 4th New Era Int’l Film Festival

The 4th New Era International Film Festival Golden Flowering Awards Ceremony was hosted at Wynn Palace on December 20, honouring the best Chinese-language movies of 2023, according to a recent statement from Wynn Resorts.The statement noted that the event was hosted by the integrated resort (IR) operator in conjunction with 1978 Excellence Awards, SAIC Volkswagen and Lotus TV. The award ceremony honoured popular 2023 Chinese-language films including “Creation of the Gods” and “No More

December 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands garners 5 Top 10 rankings in CUHK Business Sustainability Indices

Sands China has recently garnered five Top 10 rankings in this year’s Business Sustainability Indices (BSI), including a Top 5 ranking in the 3rd Greater China Hotel Business Sustainability Index (Hotel BSI), the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement earlier this week. The statement noted that the BSI rankings were launched in 2015 and are determined by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) each year, promoting business practices that contribute to positive social and

December 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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