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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Palazzo Versace Macau’s outdoor swimming pool opens to public

The opulent Palazzo Versace Macau, situated within the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau (GLP) in Cotai, opens, until next Friday, the hotel tower’s outdoor swimming pool area to the general public for viewing and photo opportunities.The hotel’s grand opening took place last week with a lavish event attended by a gathering of international stars and local socialites, yesterday’s GLP statement noted.The outdoor swimming pool, according to the statement, features a spectacular dragon rising

March 29, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Sands China donates 1 million patacas to 5 NGOs

Sands China said in a statement on Wednesday that it has donated 1 million patacas to local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau (YMCA), Sheng Kung Hui (SKH Anglican Church) Macau Social Service Coordination Office, Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home, Youth Volunteers Association of Macao, and the Bosco Youth Service Network, in support of their 2024 responsible gaming work.The statement noted that Sands China’s Senior Vice President of Casino

March 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Melco back to school programme participants join study tour

Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement earlier this week that six of its staff enrolled in its Back-to-School programme who achieved outstanding academic scores took part in the “Mountain & City Experience” Anhui History and Culture Study Tour sponsored by Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEDJ) and supported by Seong Fan School of the Macau Chamber of Commerce (ACM).The Back-to-School programme, the statement said, offers staff who left school prematurely “an

March 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Galaxy Macau, StarWorld present Easter menus

Restaurants at Galaxy Macau and StarWorld are set to launch “egg-citing” offers for the upcoming long Easter weekend, according to a Galaxy Macau statement on Wednesday.The Raffles Lounge & Terrace, the statement said, will present Easter lunch sets, featuring “seasonal palates” for adults for 488 patacas and children at 228 patacas. Kids can also join an egg painting workshop at Terrace. The Easter lunch is available from March 30 to 31 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A free flow of

March 22, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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