Long queues form as thousands of visitors line up to experience
the "New Palace of Asia"
PRNewswire-Asia/ -- At 4:51pm on May 15 Galaxy Macau( http://www.galaxymacau.com/en
)(TM) officially opened its doors, welcoming over 20,000 guests
within its first 90 minutes to the delight of over 3,000 VIP
attendees. The only property of its kind to open in Macau this
year, Galaxy Macau is anticipated to receive between 30,000 and
40,000 guests per day, each of whom will be able to experience
game-changing resort features at Macau's newest integrated
destination resort.
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Dr Lui Che Woo, Founder and Chairman, Galaxy Entertainment Group
(GEG, SEHK stock code: 00027), said, "Galaxy Entertainment Group is
committed to the local economy by helping transform Macau into a
diversified global tourism and entertainment hub. By integrating
traditional Asian culture with Western management style, we have
created a business model with 'World Class, Asian Heart' that will
drive the success of our signature property, Galaxy Macau, and help
realize Macau's vast potential as a tourism destination.
"Galaxy Macau brings together three internationally renowned
hotel brands - Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, Okura Hotels &
Resorts and Galaxy Hotel - for a world-class, truly integrated
destination resort in Macau( http://www.galaxymacau.com/en )
with the type of holiday features that have not previously been
offered in the market. We believe this will help attract more
visitors from different countries, extend their staying period in
the city and create a more diversified destination choice for
local, Asian and international travellers."
The Grand Opening ceremony was attended by hundreds of VIPs,
including His Honorable Dr Fernando Chui Sai On, Chief Executive of
the Macau SAR; Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People's Political
Consultative Conference; Mr Mao Xi Wei, Deputy Commissioner of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in
the Macau SAR; and Mr. Chang Yuxing. Following the program of
traditional lion dances, firecrackers and a spectacular Asian dance
procession, Dr Lui, GEG Vice Chairman Mr Francis Lui and
officiating VIPs cut the ribbon signalling the official opening of
Galaxy Macau. The doors then opened as senior Galaxy executives
welcomed members of the public as the property's very first
official guests.
Banyan Tree Macau( http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/hotel/banyantreehotel
), Hotel Okura Macau( http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/hotel/hotelokura
) and Galaxy Hotel( http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/hotel/galaxyhotel
)(TM) offer a total of 2,200 five-star rooms, suites and villas,
accounting for nearly 12% of Macau's current room total and nearly
20% of its five-star capacity. The spectacular resort features of
the HK$14.9 billion property are concentrated in its Grand Resort
Deck, where a 350-ton white sand beach frames the
4,000-square-meter skytop wave pool, the world's largest of its
kind. Several pools, gardens and private cabanas dot the area,
making it perfect for private and corporate functions. The Grand
Resort Deck also features the first Banyan Tree Spa in the Pearl
River Delta, which at 3,400 square meters is also the biggest in
the Banyan Tree group.
Galaxy Macau features more than 50 international food and
beverage outlets. True to its focus on providing an authentic Asian
resort experience, more than half of them serve Asian cuisines,
making it the widest such selection in Macau under one roof. The
selection makes it possible for visitors to eat at Galaxy Macau
once a week for a year and never eat at the same restaurant
twice.
Rounding out Galaxy Macau's resort offering is extensive
in-house entertainment across multiple venues, including the
soon-to-open, ultra-exclusive China Rouge, a hybrid private
membership club, performance theatre, bar and restaurant
conceptualized by renowned Hong Kong designer Alan Chan to evoke a
modern vision of 1930s Shanghai. It is anticipated that China Rouge
will instantly become one of the trendiest nightspots in Macau,
drawing discerning clientele from around the region. Of particular
note, Galaxy Macau is proud to announce its plans for a 9-screen,
3D, multi-function cinema theatre to follow later this year. Open
to the local community and Galaxy Macau guests, the theatre will be
state-of-the-art and the first of its kind in Macau. The property
also features retail boulevards offering a unique shopping
experience of Asian as well as international brands.
More information on the resort and its offerings can be found at
http://www.galaxymacau.com/en,
www.facebook.com/galaxymacau
and www.youtube.com/user/galaxymacau
About Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited (SEHK stock code:
00027)
Galaxy Entertainment Group ("GEG"), through its subsidiary,
Galaxy Casino, S.A., holds a Macau gaming concession. GEG is
authorized to carry out casino games of chance in Macau, which is
the only legal gaming location in China.
GEG currently owns and operates StarWorld Hotel and Casino 每 a
luxury 5-star property located on the Macau peninsula 每 and
operates four City Club Casinos in Macau. GEG has also developed
Galaxy Macau(TM), a fully integrated leisure and entertainment
destination resort. This resort further expands the diversity of
GEG's businesses and enriches Macau's tourism offerings.
About Galaxy Macau
Galaxy Macau(TM) is the only truly authentic Asian five-star
resort destination in Macau. Developed at an investment of nearly
HK$15 billion, it includes more than 2,200 rooms, suites and villas
across three world-class hotels in Macau( http://www.galaxymacau.com/en
): the award-winning and ultra-exclusive Banyan Tree Hotels &
Resorts, Japan's legendary Okura Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,
and the highly anticipated five-star Galaxy
Hotel(TM). Facilities include a selection of more than 50 food
and beverage outlets, including the widest selection of pan-Asian
cuisine in Macau; distinctive retail shopping; and the Grand Resort
Deck with lush oasis gardens covering its 52,000 square meters, the
world's largest skytop wave pool, and a 350-ton white sand beach.
For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com.
About Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts
The leading international operator in the boutique resort,
residences and spa industry, Banyan Tree offers a signature blend
of romance and travel with a green conscience. The philosophy
behind the hotels, resorts, residences, spas, retail galleries and
destination club is based on rejuvenation of the body, mind and
soul 每 a Sanctuary for the Senses. Angsana Hotels and Resorts is
the ideal complement to Banyan Tree, comprising contemporary, chic
and ecologically sensitive retreats. Based in areas of outstanding
natural beauty and exciting city hubs, Angsana hotels, resorts,
residences, spas and retail galleries reflect the spirit and
communities of its environment.
To date, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/ or has ownership
interests close to 30 resorts and hotels, over 60 spas and over 80
retail galleries; as well as three golf courses.
About Okura Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Okura Hotels & Resorts is an international hotel group
operated by Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. Working with its corporate
philosophy of providing the best accommodations, cuisine and
service (Best ACS), Okura Hotels & Resorts commands a total of
24 member hotels in Japan and abroad, including three new hotels
that are planned to be opened in the near future.
Over the 30 years that have passed since its formation, Okura
Hotels & Resorts has constructed a global network of
high-quality international hotels. Fusing the delicate beauty and
subtleties of Japanese culture with European and American
convenience and functionality, Hotel Okura Macau welcomes guests
from around the world to its spaces of relaxation and comfort.
Media inquiries
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Mr. Buddy Lam
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Ms. Madison Wai, GolinHarris
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Investor Relations:
Mr. Peter Caveny
Tel: +852-3150-1139
Email: [email protected]
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