MGM to host Masahiko Kondō’s 1st Macau gig

Japanese singer and legendary artist Masahiko Kondō is slated to have his local debut at the MGM Theatre of MGM COTAI on December 23, MGM said in a statement yesterday.The statement noted that Kondō is a prodigy who burst on to the music scene when he was 15 years-old, with his debut single “Sneaker Blues”, which went straight to number 1 in the charts, released when he was aged 16.The statement added that Kondō made an “indelible mark” in the entertainment industry during the 1980s,

October 20, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China marks achievements in ‘ISS ESG Corporate Rating’

Sands China has recently earned the “Prime Status” and a “B rating” in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating, with the achievements making the company the leading performer among Macau’s integrated resort (IR) operators and positioning itself in the top two percent of the global leisure industry, according to a statement from the company on Wednesday.The statement noted that ISS ESG, which is part of the Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) group of companies, is a globally recognised

October 20, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Chef Tam’s Seasons opens at Wynn Palace

Chef Tam’s Seasons, a brand-new conceptual restaurant, opened its doors at Wynn Palace in Cotai on Tuesday, aiming to promote Chinese cuisine and its cultural traditions “on the world stage”, according to a Wynn Resorts statement earlier this week.The statement noted that the restaurant is helmed by Cantonese Master Chef Tam Kuok Fung, who during the opening ceremony was joined by Wynn’s management team and legendary Taiwanese Mandopop singer Johnny Chiang Yu-heng.Guests at the opening

October 20, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Prix Versailles lists Morpheus among ‘World’s Most Beautiful Hotels’

Integrated resort operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement yesterday that Morpheus, the company’s flagship property located at the City of Dreams (COD) integrated resort in Cotai, has been named among the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels according to Prix Versailles, being the only hotel in Macau to be honoured with the accolade.The statement noted that Morpheus is the world’s first free-form exoskeleton high-rise designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid.The Prix

October 20, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM to co-organise ‘2023 SJM Asia Top Sommelier Summit’

SJM Resorts is co-organising and title-sponsoring the “2023 SJM Asia Top Sommelier Summit”, gathering industry experts at Grand Lisboa Hotel and Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai for a series of activities, according to a statement from the integrated resort operator (IR) yesterday.The statement noted that the industry experts are from mainland China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.The statement noted that a dinner event, priced

October 13, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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GEG wins PATA Gold Award for Climate Change Initiative

Integrated resort (IR) operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recently won the Gold Award for Climate Change Initiative in the Sustainability and Social Responsibility Category for its “Galaxy Entertainment Group Environmental and Sustainability Practices” at the 2023 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award Ceremony, according to a GEG statement last week.The statement noted that the ceremony was held in the Indian capital New Delhi, with the award-winning initiative covering

October 13, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Melco celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with community

Melco Resorts & Entertainment continued its tradition of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with the local community for the 13th consecutive year, according to a recent statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator.The statement noted that in the month leading up to the festival, over 90 Melco volunteers devoted 177 hours to the local community, spreading joy to 330 community members and those in need through more than 10 activities.The volunteer team impacted the lives of

October 13, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill opens at The Londoner Macao

Renowned and multi-Michelin starred chef Gordon Ramsay has recently opened his first restaurant in Macau, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, at The Londoner Macao in Cotai, according to a statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator earlier this week.The restaurant’s interior design pays tribute to “1830s industrial revolution architecture”, according to the statement, and includes an impressive centrally located bar, followed by a variety of seating options all decorated in a British

October 13, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macao Open introduces golf to Pui Ching Middle School campus

In the hope of inspiring more juniors to take an interest in golf and boost the development of the game in Macau, the SJM Macao Open held its school outreach event at Pui Ching Middle School last Saturday, during which local golf star Hun Pui In demonstrated his golf skills and shared his passion for the game with over 100 Grade 9-12 students at his alma mater, as well as senior representatives from the school, according to a recent statement by the golf tournament’s organisers.“I’m

September 29, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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BUCCELLATI opens boutique & exhibition at MGM MACAU

A grand opening of a boutique for Italian jewellery brand Buccellati was held last Friday at MGM MACAU, marking its second in the city after its first at MGM COTAI, the integrated resort operator said earlier this week.The boutique is located on MGM MACAU’s first floor, adjacent to One Central and the MGM entertainment area. It is divided into multiple spaces, each showcasing “exquisite masterpieces”, the statement noted.The event also saw the inauguration of the Buccellati exhibition

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Caritas Macau service users join GEG lantern-fest

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said in a statement on Wednesday that it had invited Caritas Macau service users and their families to the “Galaxy Lantern Art Festival” in celebration of Sunday’s National Day and today’s Mid-Autumn Festival.The lantern festival was jointly launched by the integrated resort operator and the Macau Designers Association.According to the statement, GEG Volunteer Team members accompanied nearly 30 Caritas Macau’s Family and Child Youth Services users

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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60 Sands staff complete annual responsible gaming training

Sands China said in a statement on Wednesday that it held the 8th Responsible Gaming Ambassador programme on September 19-20 at The Venetian Macao, with over 60 of its staff having completed the annual training.The statement noted that the training aimed to strengthen the staff’s knowledge, and support the government’s “Seeking Help for Winning the Future” responsible gaming initiatives. Through training as Responsible Gaming Ambassadors, the staff gain enhanced knowledge of problem

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest’ to return in December

Integrated resort operator MGM said in a recent statement that its “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” is slated to return on December 9-10, taking place on MGM COTAI’s Roof Terrace.The statement noted that the event, which first debuted in 2019, will have MGM, Chef Nic and his team curate a multisensory “fork n’ roll’ festival combining gourmet, music and fun.”Iconic singers and bands from the mainland, Hong Kong, and different parts of Asia are brought together by the event,

September 19, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Guest mixologist to craft Japanese izakaya-style cocktails at Galaxy

Michelin-starred restaurant 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau will host renowned Head Mixologist of The Aubrey, Devender Sehgal, tomorrow and on Thursday, during which he will present Japanese izakaya*-style cocktails, according to a recent statement from the integrated resort operator.The statement noted that 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA has received a Michelin star for eight consecutive years, and a Forbes Travel Guide’s five-star honour this year.The statement said that Sehgal, who is

September 19, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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