Corporate Bits | Properties at Sands resorts ranked in Destinasian

Four properties at Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao were recently ranked among the ‘Top 5 Best Hotels’ in Macau in the 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards by DestinAsian.
DestinAsian, a travel and lifestyle magazine, announced the winners of its 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards in Bangkok.
The Venetian Macao was ranked first in the “Best Hotels in Macau” category, followed by Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central which ranked third, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, at fourth and Conrad Macao, Cotai Central at fifth.
The voting, which was conducted between August and October 2015, involves travelers from around the world being asked to choose a winner in each of 35 different categories including hotels and resorts, serviced residences, spas, airlines, airports, and destinations.

russell peters first macau show in studio city

Global comedy star Russell Peters performed his first show in Macau with his Almost Famous World Tour on Friday.
The show was the first stand up comedy performance at Studio City Event Center (SCEC), which has already seen the likes of super-star Madonna, Asia’s King of Dance, Aaron Kwok, a series of top Taiwanese artists and Cantonese crooner, Andy Hui.
“SCEC provides a series of VIP suites and Club Lounges, unprecedented in this part of the world, which allow groups of friends, families or corporates to enjoy the show in a more private setting,” a press release reads.

mgm inaugurates first tailor-made high school diploma

MGM partnered with Escola Secundária Luso-Chinesa de Luís Gonzaga Gomes under the Macau Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) to provide the first tailor-made MGM High School Diploma Program for local employees of all ages.
A ceremony was recently held to launch the program. A total of 21 employees who are mostly from the table games department were admitted to the program at junior high school level. According to a press release issued by the gaming operator, the curriculum, fully accredited by DSEJ, will be mostly taught on-site at MGM Macau. Work rosters will be adjusted to accommodate class schedules whenever possible, giving team members greater flexibility to earn their qualifications, which is essential to career advancement.
“MGM has pioneered various local talent development initiatives covering all career levels in order to encourage life-long learning,” the press release states.