Conrad to launch annual ‘Pink Inspired’ campaign

The month-long breast cancer awareness Pink Inspired campaign by Conrad Macao will make its return in October, the hotel operator said in a statement earlier this week.The statement said that the campaign supports the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s breast awareness campaign and marks the 10th year of support, with a portion of the proceeds raised to be donated to support breast cancer awareness and research.Pink treats, spa treatments and collectibles are among the campaign’s

September 27, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM hosts professional culinary workshops for ARTM members

An exclusive culinary workshop was held by SJM Resorts last Monday for ARTM Integrated Service Centre members last Monday, which focused on teaching cooking skills to help participants improve their vocational abilities, according to a statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator on Wednesday.ARTM is the Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macau.The workshop’s focus aimed to help enable participants to “return to the workforce with greater confidence and realise their

September 27, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands staff enjoy ‘Amazing Summer 2024’

Integrated Resort (IR) operator Sands China said in a statement earlier this week that around 600 of its staff and their families participated in the 7th edition of its annual July-August activity series “Sands China Amazing Summer 2024”.The statement noted that the participants were able to join a variety of parent-child activities including large-scale parent-child painting, art and science workshops, a fun fair, storytelling, kids book crossing (exchanging books among kids), and

September 20, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM donates kids’ books to associations

SJM Resorts said in a statement yesterday that it has donated pre-loved* children’s books collected from among its staff members to the Cradle of Hope Association and Lar de Nossa Senhora** da Penha of Caritas Macau earlier this month.According to the statement, the integrated resort (IR) operator collected the books between May and June, adding that last year’s initiative garnered “enthusiastic support” from staff.This marked the second year that SJM has donated second-hand

September 20, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Galaxy Macau garners awards at 2024 IAG Academy IR Awards

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) received four prizes during the recent 2024 IAG Academy IR Awards, making them the most awarded integrated resort (IR) operator in Macau, the company said in a statement.The statement noted that the prize-giving event was held in Manila.The statement said that among the awards received were GEG Vice Chairman Francis Lui Yiu Tung being named “Outstanding CEO”, with the statement adding that this recognises “the industry leader showing the most exceptional

September 20, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Melco enables young local athletes to meet Lin Dan

Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement yesterday that young local athletes were able to meet badminton legend Lin Dan during the recent 2024 Macau Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open - Local Youth Sharing Session at Studio City’s Seer ArenaThe event took place on Friday during Lin’s visit for the “Melco Style Presents: 2024 Macau Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open”, the statement said, with the integrated resort (IR) operator inviting participants from the Macau Special Olympics (MSO)

September 20, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM implements heat prevention, cooling methods for staff

SJM Resorts said in a statement earlier this week that it is strengthening measures to protect staff from extreme heat, with the company implementing heat prevention and cooling measures in line with the Labour Affairs Bureau’s (DSAL) initiatives to ensure the health and safety of the staff who work outdoors.The statement noted that among the measures implemented for staff who work outdoors as the weather remains hot include providing those who work at SJM’s outdoor shuttle bus stations

September 13, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Andaz Macau to hold gastronomic bazaar tomorrow

In celebration of its one-year anniversary, Andaz Macau in Cotai will be holding the “Sino-Luso Gastronomic Bazaar” at its all-day dining destination Andaz Kitchen tomorrow, giving guests an opportunity to “experience a wide range of authentic regional delicacies from Portugal and the Chinese mainland, along with handpicked wines and spirits, and live music”, Galaxy Macau said in a statement yesterday.The hotel opened on September 15 last year. Andaz, according to the statement, means

September 13, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Wynn unveils Asia’s 1st De Tomaso P72 at Hypercar Exhibition

Wynn Resorts said in a statement on Wednesday that the De Tomaso P72* was revealed for the first time in Asia at the “Wynn Signature – 2024 Hypercar Exhibition”, and will be on display until October 13.The hypercar is being showcased at Wynn Palace’s South Atrium, the statement noted.The statement said that the De Tomaso P72 features a 5.0L Supercharged V8 engine and delivers an impressive 750 horsepower and 900Nm of torque. The hypercar “strikes the perfect balance between raw power

September 13, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China unveils company-funded Aoyi Primary School

Sands China said in a statement on Wednesday that its senior executives led 20 Sands Cares Ambassadors to Jiangxi Province’s Xiushui County on Tuesday for the handover and unveiling ceremony of Aoyi Primary School, for which construction was jointly funded by the integrated resort (IR) operator and China Civil Engineering Construction Company (Macau) Ltd. (CCECC).Aoyi is a town located in Xiushui County. The area is characterised by its rural landscape, agricultural activities, and local

September 13, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands Resorts Macao wins 2 MICE Awards

Sands Resorts Macao garnered two prizes at the M&C Asia Stella Awards on Wednesday, according to a statement from the company the following day.The event was part of the two-day M&C Asia Connections MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) trade show organised by Northstar Meetings Group and sponsored by Sands Resorts Macao.The statement noted that Sands Resorts Macao won the Best Integrated Resort (MICE) award, while Venetian Macao won the Best Meetings Hotel (Macao)

September 9, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM co-organises Responsible Gaming Community Carnival

Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM recently co-organised a Responsible Gaming Community Carnival, with the event aiming to raising public awareness of responsible gaming (RG) through entertaining and educational activities, and the event received a “great response” from participants, the company said in a Wednesday statement.The carnival was held in partnership with the Macao New Chinese Youth Association and was supported by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), the University of Macau (UM)

September 9, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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7 SJM restaurants receive ‘The Best of the Best Masterchef’ 2024 awards

SJM Resorts said in a statement Thursday that seven of its restaurants received recognition during the recent The Best of the Best Masterchef (BOBM) recommendation restaurant awards organised by the Asia Art of Cuisine Society (AOC).The event is annually held in Hong Kong.Introduced by the society in 2012, the awards were created to “serve as an interactive platform for an elite gathering of gastronomy professionals to meet and exchange ideas”, according to the statement.The statement added

September 9, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM awards outstanding students during 20th SJM Scholarship Award Ceremony

SJM Resorts hosted its 20th SJM Scholarship Award Ceremony at Grand Lisboa Macau, with scholarships, totalling 710,000 patacas, presented  to 35 outstanding children of employees on Wednesday, the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement. The statement noted that 10 exemplary students were chosen for this year’s SJM Scholarship, namely: Li Zhenghan, Hong Song Pok, Chio Kam Ian, Chan Chi Cheng, Cheong Si Kei, Li Fong Teng, Ng San San, Wong Chon Hon, Choi Hio Teng, and Wong

September 2, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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