Sands China holds ‘Concert of Love in Seoul’

Integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China held the “Concert of Love in Seoul” at The Venetian Theatre in Cotai on February 15, the event being the most recent highlight of the “Sands China Performing Arts Programme” which featured three renowned musicians from South Korea.Organised in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Macao Orchestra (OM), the statement noted that the first half of the concert saw soprano Lee Myung-Joo, who recently made her debut in the

February 28, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Wynn now part of LinkedIn’s ‘Future Ready Programme’

Wynn said in a recent statement that it has been invited by LinkedIn to join its Future Ready Programme, making it the only Macau enterprise to join it.The integrated resort (IR) noted in the statement that the programme was recently launched in Hong Kong in conjunction with 14 “leading organisations from core industries in Hong Kong and Macau”. It will utilise the talent pool of over 1 billion members around the world to “equip enterprises with necessary tools and resources through

February 28, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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GEG hosts ‘IR Youth Programme Talent Development Showcase and Ceremony’

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) hosted its “GEG IR Youth Programme Talent Development Showcase and Ceremony” on Wednesday to recognise the achievements of programme participants, according to a statement on the same day from the integrated resort (IR) operator.The statement noted that the IR Youth Programme has been held in partnership with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) since 2023 and has provided over 180 local talents with employment opportunities in areas such as F&B and

February 28, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM COTAI to offer Michelin-starred Thai culinary delights

Integrated resort operator MGM is set to launch next month its “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series of 2025.  Slated to take place on March 7 and 8, the statement said that 2-star Michelin chef and owner of Thai restaurant Baan Tepa Culinary Space from Bangkok, Chudaree “Tam” Debhakam (Chef Tam), who was chosen as Asia’s Best Female Chef 2025 by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, will “present traditional Thai flavours with a modern flair” at Aj at MGM

February 28, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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The Huaiyang Garden joins Sands China’s Forbes 5-Star portfolio

Integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China said in a statement on Wednesday that the two-Michelin-starred The Huaiyang Garden has been added to its Forbes Five-Star portfolio, being included in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), while the company also retained five-star ratings across its luxury properties.The statement said that the company’s total number of five-star awards across all categories is now eight, adding that The Londoner Macao’s Londoner Court and The Londoner Hotel, The

February 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM garners 13 FTG 5-Star Awards

SJM Resorts’ Grand Lisboa on the peninsula and Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai have together received a total of 13 FTG Five-Star awards this year, with The SPA at Palazzo Versace Macau, Mesa by José Avillez, Zuicho and Don Alfonso 1890 each receiving the honours for the first time, according to a statement from the integrated resort operator on Wednesday.The statement noted that GLP had received the most Five-Star awards for its restaurants and Spas worldwide. Mesa by José Avillez has

February 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Wynn Macau, Wynn Palace receive ‘highest 5-star honours’ from FTG 2025

Wynn Macau, Limited said in a Wednesday statement that Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace are the only integrated resorts worldwide with six individual Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) Five-Star awards in this year’s FTG, while Chef Tam’s Seasons marks the first time that it garnered the FTG Five-Star Restaurant award.The statement added that Wynn Palace also continues to be the world’s largest FTG Five-Star resort for a second consecutive year and houses four FTG Five-Star Restaurants, more than any

February 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM garners 7 5-Star Awards in FTG 2025

MGM has garnered seven Five-Star Awards in the FTG 2025 across both its Macau and Cotai properties, with MGM MACAU marking its 10th consecutive year of achieving the Five-Star rating, according to a Wednesday statement by the integrated resort operator.The statement noted that the Tria spas at both MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI have both earned the Five-Star rating for the sixth consecutive year. Moreover, MGM COTAI’s Emerald Tower, the Skylofts and Sichuanese restaurant Five Foot Road, as well as

February 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Melco leads with most 5-Star Awards in Macau & Asia in 2025 FTG

Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement on Wednesday that it has garnered the most Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia in the 2025 FTG, having also this year attained three new FTG Five-star awards in the Hotel, Restaurant and Spa categories.The statement noted that the three new FTG Five-Star awards were granted to Studio City’s Epic Tower, The Spa at Epic Tower and Altira Macau’s Aurora restaurant. The integrated resort operator was presented with 19 Five-Star awards across

February 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China achieves ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management System

Sands China has recently achieved ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System (EMS) in its “continuous efforts to utilise best practices and meet international standards throughout its operations”, according to a statement by the integrated resort (IR) operator last Monday.The statement noted that ISO certifications are awarded by London-based British Standards Institution (BSI) Group, the world’s largest national standards and certification body, which audits and

February 7, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM launches new look for ‘Made in Macau’ retail space

SJM Resorts has said in a recent statement that it has recently unveiled a new and revitalised look for its “Made in Macau” retail space at the new Shop 143B at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai.The integrated resort operator has been operating the space at GLP since 2022, the statement said.Located on Level 1 of the integrated resort, the retail space features eight local brands that sell products such as handmade bags, personal and skin care, snacks and creative products using artificial

February 7, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Valentine’s Day offerings at JW Marriott Hotel Macau

Valentine’s Day-themed dining offerings are set to be available at JW Marriott Hotel at Galaxy Macau in Cotai.Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14.According to a statement from the hotel operator, a Valentine’s Dinner Buffet will be available at Urban Kitchen on February 14 and 15, with Slow-roasted Orange-fed Australian Wagyu, Italian Beef Carpaccio, and Black Truffle Honey Glazed Ham among the highlights. Valentine’s desserts as well as international specialties will also be

February 7, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM, JCDecaux unveil Macau’s 1st distinctive smart bus shelter

Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM said in a recent statement that it has collaborated with JCDecaux* (Macau) Limited to set up Macau’s first distinctive smart bus shelter, which is located right outside MGM COTAI.The statement said that the shelter has been in operation since January 27 and features a one-of-a-kind contemporary design that has “a perfect blend of functionality, sustainability, and smart technology while it harmonises with its surroundings”, the statement said.The

February 7, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM announces staff salary rise

Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM announced a salary increase for its staff in a statement yesterday, effective from March 24.According to the statement, 99 percent of eligible staff will receive a 2.5 percent increment. The statement added that staff with a monthly salary of or less than 16,000 patacas will get a standard salary adjustment of 600 patacas, representing a 2.5 percent to 5.5 percent increment.Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited Pansy Ho Chiu King

January 22, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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