(Macao, Sept. 5, 2024) – Sands® Resorts Macao's status as the leading MICE destination in Asia has been affirmed with two awards at the prestigious M&C Asia Stella Awards 2024, held on Sept.4, 2024. Sands Resorts Macao won the Best Integrated Resort (MICE) award and one of its integrated resorts The Venetian® Macao has won the Best Meetings Hotel (Macao) award. The wins are a testament to Sands Resorts Macao's steadfast commitment to deliver outstanding MICE experiences, and demonstrate its influence in the MICE industry in Asia and beyond. All nominations and winners were voted by readers of M&C Asia and endorsed by industry professionals.

Stephanie Tanpure, Vice President of Sales, Sands China Ltd. said, “It is an honour to receive these two important MICE awards. Being acknowledged by industry peers for MICE excellence is gratifying recognition of the significant contribution Sands Resorts Macao has made to Asia's MICE industry. I would also like to acknowledge the hard work and professionalism of our MICE team for ensuring that we offer a true one-stop service. We are also thrilled to host M&C Asia Connections for the first time in Macao, welcoming delegates from various countries to experience our premier offerings.”

M&C Asia Connections 2024

Organised by Northstar Meetings Group and sponsored by Sands Resorts Macao, M&C Asia Connections 2024 featured panel discussions on latest MICE trends, tabletop appointments and site visits that united Asia's top suppliers and global buyers in the MICE industry. Overall the event was designed to facilitate strategic alliances between prequalified international buyers from corporations, associations, incentive houses, independent planning companies, and elite MICE suppliers, including hotels, resorts, convention and visitors bureaus, and destination management companies.

Sands Resorts Macao played a pivotal role in the trade show this year as hotel and venue sponsor, helping to bring this significant MICE event to Macao. Thereby, supporting the MGTO's 'tourism + MICE' initiative, while showcasing Sands Resorts Macao's award-winning integrated resort offerings and MICE capabilities to the international buyers attending.

For more information about Sands Resorts Macao's exceptional MICE capabilities visit https://en.sandsresortsmacao.com/meetings/index.html

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About Sands Resorts Macao – Sands China's Integrated Resort City

Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. Sands® Resorts Macao, in the glittering heart of Taipa's Cotai Strip, is an integrated resort city and international hub providing an industry-leading array of experiences for business and leisure travellers. Pulsating with life, both day and night, Sands Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao. This includes around 12,500 hotel rooms and suites, top international entertainment, duty free shopping with approximately 850 retailers and a huge range of name brands, meeting and exhibition space for Asia's leading conferences and exhibitions, transportation offerings and well over 150 dining options, with Michelin-starred restaurants, bars and lounges. Sands Resorts Macao is a must-visit destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Comprised of The Venetian® Macao; The Parisian Macao; The Plaza™ Macao – featuring Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and The Londoner® Macao – incorporating The Londoner Hotel, Londoner Court, Conrad® Macao, Sheraton Grand Macao as well as The St. Regis Macao, Sands Resorts Macao is Asia's ultimate destination for both work and play.

For more information about Sands Resorts Macao, please visit https://en.sandsresortsmacao.com.

Media contacts:

Public Relations, Sands Resorts Macao

Mildred Wong

Tel: +853 8118 1145

Email: mildred.hm.wong@sands.com.mo

Emma Ma

Tel:  +853 8118 2636 

Email: emma.pl.ma@sands.com.mo