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David Beckham to host the official opening of Macau’s Londoner Grand
Redefining luxury at scale, Londoner Grand marks its official opening on Sunday, 8th June, with a star-studded party hosted by Sands Global Ambassador David Beckham and his good friend G Bear, The Londoner's newly-appointed No.1 Ambassador and chief experience officer. Influential celebrities and KOLs attending the exclusive Londoner Grand Celebration Party will be treated to a spectacular evening of world-class entertainment, signature surprises and memorable social media moments. Londoner Grand's gastronomic excellence will also be an exciting feature on the night, with a series of engaging elements. This includes a sensational gala dinner at Hampton Court featuring two iconic courses by renowned chef Edward Lee, from Netflix's hit show Culinary Class Wars. These will be complemented by dishes from The Londoner® Macao's two-Michelin-starred restaurant The Huaiyang Garden and Michelin Selected restaurant The Mews. Given the scale of the upcoming celebration, Londoner Grand proves that it is more than just another resort. Indeed, it is an exclusive getaway destination reserved for those that expect nothing less than the best, A-list guests who define luxury on their own terms. Londoner Grand is where refinement, personal touches, and exceptional experiences crafted by the hotel's fiercely trained A-team come together. Meet G Bear The one-of-a-kind event also marks G Bear's first official ambassadorial engagement in Macau in his new role. Guests can expect to feel his signature warmth and whimsy and curatorial touches. Stylish and sophisticated, with refined taste and devilish wit, G Bear is the living embodiment of a gentleman with a twist, a debonair ambassador with the poise of a seasoned spy and the mischievous smile of a romantic lead. As leader of the A-team G Bear's priority is to make sure every Londoner Grand guest feels like the A-lister they are and ensure every visitor to Macau feels welcomed and looked after. He is the ultimate inside connection for Londoner Grand's guests, assisting them to have an immersive journey in Macau, a unique city steeped in history, culture, gastronomy and unforgettable experiences. Welcome to the G Bear Cafe G Bear will also be setting culinary trends as a globetrotting gourmand with the opening of the G Bear Cafe on Monday, 9th June. An Instagrammable social hub for the fabulous and fashionable to relax, sip on a signature Portuguese egg tart affogato, and socialise in style. To celebrate Londoner Grand's opening, three dishes that his friend Edward Lee presented on Culinary Class Wars will be served at the cafe for a limited time. For those eager to take home some G Bear goodies, the cafe stocks a range of exclusive merchandise set to quickly become coveted collectibles, including environmentally-friendly coffee cups and stylish tote bags.
Macau marks a milestone with MITE 2025
The 13th Macao International Travel Expo (MITE) has proven to be the event's biggest to date. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) reports that, on top of the 755 travel and tourism businesses represented at the event and 500 buyers in attendance, visitors get to browse at a record-breaking 1,502 booths set up across three halls of The Venetian Macau. Speaking at the evening reception for partners and participants, MGTO director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes: "This year, we have made MITE a much more international affair. This edition has brought together both old and new participants from the Greater China Area, from Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, as well as the Americas." Fernandes added that MITE offers novel opportunities for all participants, as well as establishing a premier platform for both tourism professionals and consumers alike. Leveraging a city's advantages The MGTO director further pointed out that Macao strives to put up an innovative programme every year. She said: "The MITE programme leverages our city's unique advantages as a platform to foster connectivity between Macao, Mainland China, and the international market." As MITE is Macao's flagship tourism event, it aims to offer extensive opportunities for both the local and global travel trade. In which case, MITE takes full advantage of Macao's long-standing commitment to its Tourism+ offerings to its source markets. By doing so, Macao is certainly on the right track, getting even closer to its goal to become a world centre for tourism and leisure.
Sands China, Marriott International set to open Macau’s first Luxury Collection hotel
Sands China Ltd and Marriott International are getting ready to open Macau’s first-ever Luxury Collection Hotel: The Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao. Located within The Londoner Macao, the new hotel is slated to captivate the world's most discerning travellers by inviting guests to experience the brand's unparalleled charm of British living with Macau's rich cultural tapestry. Sands China president and CEO Grant Chum expressed his excitement over the collaboration and its promise to bring an even more luxurious experience to those travelling to Macau. Chum said: “Building on the success of The Londoner Macao, adding Londoner Grand to its portfolio represents a pivotal moment in our mission to elevate Macao's luxury hospitality landscape. This extraordinary hotel will serve as a gateway to Macao's fascinating cultural heritage, offering guests an immersive journey into a city steeped in history, gastronomy and unforgettable experiences. Bespoke hospitality paired perfectly with a seamless mix of classic and contemporary design, Londoner Grand will serve as a beacon of Macao's evolving identity as a world-class destination for discerning global travellers.” Marriott International’s chief development officer for Greater China Gavin Yu added: “The highly anticipated hotel will blend Macao's East-meets-West culture with The Luxury Collection's distinctive perspective on luxury, providing our guests unparalleled access to a city rich with heritage, cuisine, and captivating experiences.” This collaboration between Sands China Ltd and Marriott International underscores a shared vision to create transformative experiences for guests. Londoner Grand is poised to become a signature development in the Luxury Group by Marriott International's portfolio and a landmark in Macao, offering an unmatched blend of local authenticity, bespoke programming, and impeccable service that will attract more overseas visitors to the city and expand culinary and experiential options for the local community. An architectural masterpiece Designed by award-winning Peter Silling & Associates, the hotel is a masterpiece of Georgian-inspired architecture, its meticulously crafted rooms and suites radiate an elegant townhouse ambience that is inspired by London's prestigious Mayfair district. With an emphasis on form, proportion, and natural light the interior spaces strike a perfect balance between sophistication and comfort, featuring spacious open-plan living and dining areas that organically encourage socialising. For those seeking the ultimate indulgence, select suites offer private terraces, dedicated children's rooms, state-of-the-art media rooms, and exclusive private plunge pools. Five exceptional dining concepts Londoner Grand will add five distinctive concepts to The Londoner Macao's portfolio of exceptional dining offerings. Hampton Court will feature an international and Chinese buffet, while Chelsea Garden is an all-day dining outlet with the widest selection of local and regional Chinese cuisines featuring show kitchens throughout the garden themed restaurant. The Conservatory houses three unique areas: a dim sum restaurant and tearoom, a confectionery store, and a British pub bar. There will also be two signature Chinese restaurants, one serving up authentic Cantonese fare and the other catering to Sichuan cuisine lovers by presenting traditional flavours with a modern twist. Each venue is designed to provide a unique culinary adventure, cementing The Londoner Macao's status as a gastronomic destination in Macau. With a rich selection of dining options, and an addition of 2,405 rooms and suites that can cater to groups of varying sizes and customer segments, Londoner Grand will further enhance the positioning of The Londoner Macao as a resort choice for business and pleasure. Together with The Venetian Macao and The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao completes the integrated resort city and enables Sands China to consistently support Macao as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.
Macau gears up for its return to ITB Berlin
Macau is slated to make a stunning comeback at this year’s ITB Berlin from 4th to 6th March. According to Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) chief Helena de Senna Fernandes, this is more than a showcase of the city’s attractions, but a crucial part of their efforts to diversify its tourist markets. Fernandes acknowledged the challenges of attracting European visitors, particularly due to the smaller size and traditional vocation of its tourist partners in Macau. Being present at ITB Berlin is, thus, seen as a necessary part of the strategy of increasing internationalisation across tourist segments. Prior to its appearance at ITB Berlin, MGTO will make its way to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 25 February and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 27 February, for a series of business-to-business meetings aimed to increase arrivals from the Middle East.
Macau’s Tourism+ takes centre stage at SJM Resorts’ Malaysia Product Seminar
SJM Resorts SA (SJM) successfully concluded the SJM Resorts SA Malaysia Product Seminar 2024 on Tuesday, 12th November. The event staged in Kuala Lumpur was the latest destination in SJM’s "The Legend of Macau" travel trade series, following stops in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan, Bangkok, Singapore, and Tokyo. The showcase introduced SJM's lineup of resorts, hotels and tourism products while offering exclusive time-limited offers for Malaysian tourists. The successful event drew in nearly 100 attendees, including representatives from local travel agencies, distributors, travel trade associations, airlines, MICE planners, and corporate clients. A great follow-up SJM managing director Daisy Ho remarked that this most recent event was a great follow-up to the company’s participation in the Experience Macao roadshow in Malaysia in July of this year. Ho said: “We are again taking the initiative to build stronger ties with the industry and develop partnerships in markets like Malaysia, from which the number of inbound tourists to Macau grew by 1.4 times for the first three quarters of this year. Through the showcase, we presented our top-notch tourism products and experiences to Malaysian industry partners, inspiring them with world-class resort offerings and a multitude of sports, art and culture, and culinary events we have in the pipeline. We look forward to welcoming more Malaysian visitors to Macau to experience our unique charm and cultural heritage." A showcase filled with offers SJM unveiled a number of exclusive offers that allow Malaysian travellers to access unique accommodation, wedding, and MICE package deals. These include hotel packages with breakfast, such as the Palazzo Versace Macau Experience Package and packages that include transportation service between Macau and Hong Kong, such as "Escape-to-Macau Package" for Grand Lisboa Palace Macau and THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU. The "Joyous Family Package" comes with the chance to board the "SJM x Macau Cruise," where visitors can capture the city's beautiful vistas and take in the cultural and heritage sights of Macau from a unique vantage point. Meanwhile, couples looking to tie can take advantage of enticing wedding packages that feature a 12 percent rebate, Rolls Royce limousine service, and a honeymoon trip worth up to MOP 63,388 (approximate MYR 34,600). Business travellers looking to host events at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau can take advantage of the resort's comprehensive "Meet in Style" privileges, offering bespoke services tailored to every occasion. SJM also introduced the welcome perks and exclusive membership benefits of SJM Supreme Card, as well as Air Asia and Air Macau Boarding Pass Offers. Guests who book accommodation packages between 12 and 29 November through designated travel agencies can enjoy free room upgrades, including those from Top Holidays - P & E International Travel Co. Ltd., Roystar Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd., and Prestige Vacations Network Sdn Bhd.
SJM Resorts successfully promotes Macau in Singapore
SJM Resorts SA successfully promoted Macau as a prime tourist destination for Singaporeans. Singapore was the most recent stop in SJM’s The Legend of Macau travel trade event series, following appearances in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan and Bangkok. The event highlighted a diverse lineup of Tourism+ offerings under SJM's portfolio of resort, hotels and tourism products, including exclusive time-limited package deals. The seminar in Singapore drew over 100 participants from local tourism associations and travel agencies, industry representatives, MICE planners, and corporate partners. SJM managing director Daisy Ho commented, "Singapore continues to undergo consistent growth in recent years, as the average number of inbound visitors to Macau in Q2 has increased by 40 percent compared with the same period last year. Family visitors are a major segment and typically want to experience Macau's unique history and dining culture. SJM took the opportunity to present our series of resort and the compelling lineup of sport, art and culture, and gastronomy events planned for the coming month, while strengthening ties with our business counterparts in Singapore and expanding overseas tourist markets. We invite friends from Singapore to experience firsthand the multicultural nexus of Macau, where the old and new cross paths." A range of exclusive offers At the seminar, SJM outlined exclusive accommodation, wedding and MICE packages available to the Singaporean audience. Attendees learned about hotel packages with breakfast, such as "Palazzo Versace Macau Experience Package" for the Palazzo Versace Macau, as well as hotel package including cross-border transportation or limousine service between Macau and Hong Kong for MICE-focused guests, such as "Escape-to-Macau Package" for Grand Lisboa Palace Macau and THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU. SJM also offered a variety of wedding packages for couples looking to tie the knot and they can now enjoy an additional 12 percent rebate, Rolls Royce limousine service, or a honeymoon trip worth up to MOP63,388 (approximate SGD10,100). SJM also introduced the welcome perks and exclusive membership benefits of SJM Supreme Card, as well as Air Macau Boarding Pass Offers. Guests booking accommodation packages through designated travel agencies can enjoy special offers presented at the seminar, including those from Top Holiday P&E, EU Holidays Pte Ltd, and Chan Brothers Travel Pte Ltd. Assets with a history At the event, SJM also introduced the long-rooted tourism assets under its parent entity, Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, SA (STDM), that resonate with both heritage and innovation. These include Macau's first five-star Hotel Lisboa, nearby Macau's UNESCO World Heritage sites Hotel Sintra, the culturally rich Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, and the unique beachfront hotel Grand Coloane Resort. During the seminar, a lucky draw was also held to give away free SJM accommodation packages to attending guests, allowing them to fully experience The Legend of Macau as curated by SJM, which encompasses Macau's unique UNESCO heritage and popular attractions, as well as the expansive tourism offerings under the ambit of SJM.
SJM Resorts presents the best of Macau for business travellers in Seoul
SJM Resorts, SA (SJM) showed off the best that Macau can offer business travellers at this year’s Trip.Biz Business Travel Summit on 30th September. The hotel management firm was the chief sponsoring partner at the event which focussed on the theme Going Digital, Moving Faster - Digital Transformation, and welcomed more than 100 corporate clients, partners, and business leaders from various Asian nations. SJM's presence at the summit served as proof of its commitment to drive corporate travel to Macau and promote the city as a global travel destination. Increasing popularity thanks to innovation According to the Trip.Biz White Paper, 2023 saw 77.04 million outbound business trips from mainland China to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, highlighting these regions' popularity as travel destinations for the mainland Chinese business travellers due to their convenient locations. According to SJM managing director Daisy Ho: "SJM is committed to supporting Macau's development as a 'World Centre of Tourism and Leisure' by creating diversified 'Tourism+' products that showcase Macau's unique charm and cultural heritage.” Ho added that SJM’s goals are also aligned with the Macau SAR Government's push for technology-driven tourism, leveraging advanced technologies to drive innovation, as seen in attractions such as 'AI Wonderland' and 'Martial Art Arena,' which utilise 'Tourism+ Education' to add new vitality and enrich the visitor experience.”
Whisky Live makes its Macau debut at the Grand Lisboa Palace this October
The famed international spirits event Whisky Live is slated to make its Macau debut in October 2024 at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort, in partnership with SJM Resorts. Highlights include the elusive Port Ellen 37-Year-Old, a highly sought-after release from a distillery that has resumed production but still offers limited quantities of older whiskies. The event will also showcase the Chen Uen's Romance of the Three Kingdoms series from WhiskyFind, which combines whisky with the artistry of renowned comic creator Chen Uen, providing a unique immersion into the world of whisky and “Records of the Three Kingdoms”. Additionally, attendees can look forward to the limited special single cask bottling from the Hokkaido Akkeshi Distillery, a Japanese whisky from one of Hokkaido's earlier distilleries, known for its distinct flavour profile that combines peat and sherry cask ageing. SPEX x Picasso During the event, the famed Spey distillery will introduce its SPEY × PICASSO collection, featuring a whisky inspired by Picasso's artwork, as well as a vintage selection from 1990-1999, showcasing the influence of time on flavour development. Additionally, the Secret Speyside series will highlight hidden gems from lesser-known distilleries, including Longmorn and Glen Keith, offering attendees a rare chance to sample aged expressions. Take a masterclass Whisky Live also gives connoisseurs the opportunity to take an exclusive series of masterclasses featuring the luminaries of the whisky world, offering a unique opportunity to sample some of the finest whiskies while gaining insights from respected industry figures. Here, they can experience the art of whisky making and tasting in an intimate setting, surrounded by masters of the craft. Among the highlights are sessions like “Discovering the World of Whisk(e)y Regions and Styles,” led by Stephen Mack, which explores whisk(e)ys from Scotland, Ireland, America, and Japan. Participants will taste renowned selections such as Glencadam 10 Years Old, Teeling Single Malt, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, and The Chita. Another engaging session, “A Journey Along Mars Distilleries,” features Hiroaki Nakamura, who will guide attendees through the history of Mars Distilleries, presenting exceptional whiskies like MARS Single Malt Komagatake 2023 Edition and MARS Tsunuki Yakushima Aging Cask #2094. In addition, Suntory Global Spirits China’s head of brand ambassadors Jacky Zhang leads an “Introduction to House of Suntory Whisky,” delving into its rich 200-year history. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste iconic whiskies including Chita Single Grain, Hibiki Japanese Harmony, Hakushu 12 Year Old, and Yamazaki 12 Year Old. Master Distiller Lasse Öznek from Copenhagen Distillery will also share insights of “The Way of Making Distinctively Danish Whisky,” blending contemporary Nordic craftsmanship with traditional techniques. Participants will learn about Copenhagen Distillery’s three whisky categories while sampling exclusive and very rare servings.
Plácido Domingo to grace Galaxy Macau’s opera gala
Opera lovers will make their way to Macao as operatic legend Plácido Domingo joins Galax Macau’s Galaxy Opera Gala together with the Shenzen Symphony Orchestra and three emergent global talents. Hosted by Galaxy Macau and sponsored by ICBC (Macau) as the designated bank partner, this opera gala will be staged at the Galaxy International Convention Center on 20 October. The event is slated to be a spectacle that combines musical virtuosity, timeless melodies, and state-of-the-art audio technology. Domingo’s powerful tenor will be enhanced by the accompaniment of the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, one of China's most celebrated symphony orchestras, and trailblazing Italian conductor Beatrice Venezi, principal conductor of the Orchestra Milano Classica and the Orchestra Scarlatti Young in Naples. Also performing are Chinese soprano Wang Bingbing, an alumna of Milan’s Giuseppi Verdi Conservatory of Music, and Italian-German mezzosoprano Anna-Doris Capitelli of the Accademia Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
Foreign permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau eligible for mainland travel permits
China’s Exit and Entry Administration now issues Mainland Travel Permits for non-Chinese permanent residents (PRs) of both special autonomous regions (SARs). These permits are meant to facilitate the travel of foreigners holding permanent residency in Hong Kong and Macao to and from the Chinese mainland. Officials say that the issuance of mainland travel permits to foreign PRs will contribute to the communication and exchanges between the residents in the Chinese mainland and the two SARs, and facilitate business investment, cultural tourism, education, and scientific research. At the same time, this specific travel policy targets the integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the national development framework of China, and the long-term prosperity and stable growth of the two SARs supported by preferential services. On an as-needed basis According to Exit and Entry Administration officials, foreign PRs in Hong Kong and Macao SARs now have the option to apply for the travel permits based on their needs. Any foreign PR applying for the first time needs to submit an application in person to China Travel Service (Holdings) Hong Kong Limited or China Travel Service (Macao) Ltd, the two firms authorised by the Chinese government to offer relevant services. Those issued a Mainland Travel Permit are allowed to enter and exit the Chinese mainland multiple times within the five-year validity period of the permit, with each stay period not exceeding 90 days. In the event of an untoward incident In the event that a travel permit expires, is lost, or damaged during its holder's stay in the Chinese mainland, an application for replacement must be submitted in person to the exit-entry administration of a public security organ at or above the municipal level (in a region with districts) in the Chinese mainland. Alternatively, the holder can first apply for an exit permit, leave the Chinese mainland, then apply for the replacement or reissuance at the relevant travel service.
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