Corporate News

City of Dreams to celebrate second anniversary

City of Dreams has announced a special programme of events and promotions for the months of June and July to celebrate its second anniversary.
The programme commences with the 11th Chinese Film Media Awards on June 16, which recognises the best films from the mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau released in China in the past year. Stars and celebrities from the entertainment industry are expected to attend the event to be hosted for the very first time outside Mainland China.
Next on the calendar will be the ‘Simply Madonna at City of Dreams 2011’ exhibition. Running from June 23 to July 24, it will showcase over 50 items from the queen of pop.
For sports fans, City of Dreams is hosting a mixed martial arts tournament, to take place on July 16 at Grand Hyatt Macau.
Adding to that, the second round of the City of Dreams Pool Party Summer Series at Hard Rock Hotel’s Pool and Club CUBIC is scheduled for July 23.
Lawrence Ho, co-chairman and chief executive officer of Melco Crown Entertainment, which owns the property, said: “In just two years’ time, City of Dreams has firmly established itself as the leading entertainment destination in Cotai, and has delivered on the Macau government’s vision of diversifying Macau’s regional appeal and helping to establish Macau as the premier tourism destination in Asia.”
Opened on June 1, 2009, City of Dreams “has built success on success in such little time which we are very proud of, and we will continue to develop diverse new entertainment and leisure offerings for visitors from across Asia,” said Mr Ho.

CEM encourages low carbon living among staff

Following ‘World Environment Day’ on June 5, CEM has set the first day of each month beginning from June of this year as ‘CEM Car Free Day’, calling on staff “to walk, carpool, take CEM shuttle bus, use public transit, or ride a bicycle instead of driving alone, in order to reduce vehicle emissions and protect the environment,” the company said in a press release.
“This ‘Car Free Day’ isn’t meant for people to reject cars; rather, it aims to raise their attention to environmental protection and the feasibility of low-carbon lifestyles, so as to achieve a harmonious relationship between human, vehicles and nature,” they added.
“Over 200 people took part in this activity, among which 84 came to work on foot, 31 by carpool, 106 by the company’s shuttle bus and public transit, and 2 by bicycle,” CEM said.

Liverpool kicks off Asia Tour in Guangzhou

Liverpool FC announced that they will start their tour of Asia with a game in China against Guangdong Sunray Cave on July 13.
The Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou will host the match with kick off at 8pm. It’s the Reds’ first ever game in mainland China with the next match played in Malaysia.
“We are very grateful and honoured that the government, local authorities and the football association of China have allowed Liverpool FC to come to China to play in Guangzhou,” said the club’s managing director Ian Ayre.
“Our football club and the City of Liverpool have great links with China. The City of Liverpool has the oldest Chinese community in Europe. As a global football club, it is important to us that we give our fans in China the chance to see the team in action.
“At Liverpool FC we take these games very seriously. This game will be our first as we kick off our preparations for the 2011/12 campaign,” he added.
Following the game in Guangzhou, Liverpool FC will travel to Malaysia and play a Malaysian XI in the Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, on July 16.
 “I’m looking forward to taking the team to Asia. It is great that we can give our supporters in China and Malaysia the chance to watch the team play. Our last tour of Asia in 2009 was a great success and we’re delighted to be returning this summer,” said Liverpool’s manager Kenny Dalglish.
Tickets, which range from RMB 100 to RMB 800, will be on sale soon at www.11185gz.com.cn and www.t3.com.cn.

Adelson presented with G2E Asia Visionary Award

The Global Gaming Expo Asia 2011 has selected Sheldon Adelson, chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp, as the recipient of the G2E Asia Visionary Award.
The award was presented by Frank Fahrenkopf, president of the American Gaming Association, and recognised Adelson’s key role in remoulding the gaming resort landscape of Macau and setting the stage for the next phase of development of the Cotai Strip.
In presenting the award, Fahrenkopf said: “Sheldon, on behalf of everyone in the gaming and entertainment business, thank you for your leadership, thank you for your vision. We are so proud to have you take the 2011 G2E Asia Visionary Award home with you”. 
When interacting with the audience, Adelson emphasised that it was essential to provide amenities that could attract people for multi-night overnight stays. He added that it’s important to attract both business and leisure tourists that would “get on a plane, come here, spend several nights and bring a much higher gaming budget” than the mass market day tripper.
He went on to say that before new entrants came to the Cotai Strip they should be required to “put up that which will diversify the economy and that starts first and foremost with MICE space.”

Hed Kandi returns poolside at the Venetian

The Venetian Macao will welcome back Hed Kandi, as the music label returns for another pool party at the property on Saturday.
The event once again marks the beginning of sun worshipping, summer dance parties and summer music.
An entourage of performers and entertainers promise to bring the Kandi magic to the Venetian Macao, where the pool will be the dance floor. Hed Kandi’s pool party will start at 4pm, showcasing the globally renowned house music brand.
DJ Stuart Ojelay will be the main act at the party, which will also feature a live guest appearance by Chris B on Percussion. Tai Pan Dan, Sarah Robertson, Romi B & Arun R will be the support DJs.
In case of bad weather, the poolside party will be relocated to an indoor location within the property if it happens before 10pm. However, weather becomes an issue after 10pm, the event will close.