Corporate bits | MGS launches government subsidy scheme for show visitors
Jay Chun
The organizers of the Macau Gaming Show (MGS) have joined with the Macau government to launch an official visitor subsidy scheme for international buyers and business partners coming to this year’s MGS Entertainment Show. The subsidy scheme is called the “Qualified Buyers” (QB) initiative, which will provide extensive travel and accommodation subsidies for visitors to the show that will be held at The Venetian Macao in November.
The maximum grants available at this year’s exhibition range from up to MOP1,200 per person for visitors from Hong Kong and Guangdong Province, to MOP4,000 per person for visitors from Asia and MOP7,000 for visitors outside Asia. The subsidies can cover costs of round trip flights, transportation services to Macau and hotel accommodation in Macau or Taipa. Reimbursements are available for up to two representatives from each qualified company.
MGS Chairman, Jay Chun, stated in a press release, “QB is a small step but a giant one in terms of encouraging people from around the world to start the process and engage in what probably is one of the most exciting global business initiatives for centuries.”
The QB scheme will be operated by a designated team at the MGS offices in Macau. Interested parties can apply online and submit applications by July 31.
Venetian presents Andy Hui concert
Hong Kong actor and singer, Andy Hui will be performing at The Venetian Macao on July 29, with special guest appearances from singer and actress Charmaine Fong, and Malaysian pop diva, Gin Lee.
Hui entered the music industry back in 1986 and has released an extensive list of classic hits over the years. He has been awarded many trophies for his outstanding achievements in the field, including being declared as one of ‘10 Outstanding Young Persons’ in recognition of his music and film career, and was lauded for his commitment to the community in 2005.
According to a press release by The Venetian, fans can expect Hui’s powerful and distinctive vocal delivery alongside great choreography to impress, as he performs both his classic and recent hits.
Tickets are priced at MOP1280, MOP880, MOP580, MOP280.
