Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker 2015 will take place this Saturday, October 31, at Cotai Expo Hall F at The Venetian Macao. 2,000 participants are enrolled and more than 200 volunteers will assist at the start/finish line, water stations as well as check points.
Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker 2015 is a large-scale team-hiking challenge event. Organized by Macau TrailHiker Ltd., the event has been title-sponsored by Sands China Ltd. for five years and is supported by the Macau Sport Development Board (MSDB) and the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO). Participants are required to build up team spirit and challenge themselves in two race categories: a 30km Corporate Challenge and a 10km Family Fun Course.
All net entry fees will be donated to the Macau Special Olympics and the Macau Association for the Mentally Handicapped.
Shop till you drop with ‘Macao shopping break’
To celebrate the upcoming festive season, Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao has launched a special hotel package – the Macao Shopping Break. From Oct. 26 to Feb. 7, 2016 guests will be able to book rooms for stays during the same period at The Venetian Macao; Conrad Macao, Cotai Central; Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central and Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central with discounted savings packages available.
Visitors can also enjoy discounts with the “Shop & Dine Specials” discount booklet redeemable at over 125 shops and outlets within Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao. In addition, those who book rooms via the Macao Shopping Break will automatically be entered into a lucky draw for a chance to win prizes. One winner will be drawn every two weeks in bi-weekly draws from Nov. 12, 2015 to Feb. 11, 2016, offering seven prizes including suite accommodation. Three winners will be drawn in a grand draw on Feb. 15, 2016, with prizes including suite stays and luxury travel amenities from DFS’s T-Galleria.
MGM China launches local talent development program for second year
Following the success of last year’s inaugural launch of two career development programs, the Management Associate Program (MAP) and Pride Program, MGM Macau jumpstarted the second year of both schemes earlier this month.
The programs are designed to offer high-potential local talents intensive career development training at MGM Macau, paired with cross-training experience at MGM Resorts International’s properties in Las Vegas to give them the opportunity to learn best-in-class operations practices in an international environment. The MAP Program focuses on developing new graduates while the Pride Program aims to pave the way for career advancement of existing employees.
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