Corporate bits | Sands China properties included in ‘China’s top 100 Hotels’

The Venetian Macao, Conrad Macao, Cotai Central and Four Seasons Hotel Macao have been named among China’s Top 100 Hotels at the prestigious China Travel Awards 2016, held by the Chinese edition of leading travel magazine, Travel + Leisure.

In this year’s edition, an impressive seven of the 100 hotels across Greater China named in the authoritative list are based in Macau, three of which are Sands Resorts Cotai Strip’s properties. These three resort hotels also made the Top 100 last year.

Inspired by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, the annual China Travel Awards recognize leading operators in the travel industry, including hotels, airlines and cruise operators, as well as leading destinations. The magazine undertakes an exhaustive evaluation process to come to a transparent decision on the tourism industry’s best performers, incorporating an industry-judging panel alongside media and reader votes, as well as a “mystery judge.”

Wynn to organize sme procurement partnership meeting

Wynn Resorts Macau is partnering with the Macau Chamber of Commerce to organize the third Wynn Local SME Procurement Partnership Meeting – Business Matching Session for Small and Micro Enterprises, ‘Made in Macau’ Enterprises and Young Entrepreneurs on December 13.

The partnership meeting, which will be held at the Grand Theater Ballroom of Wynn Palace, will be held with appointments arranged in advance, with local Small and Micro Enterprises, “Made in Macau” enterprises and Macau Young Entrepreneurs invited to send representatives to attend the meeting.

The meeting aims to develop mutually beneficial business partnerships, according to a press release issued by the resort.

Wynn has previously organized two partnership meetings covering two major categories – Food & Beverage and Facilities.

The third partnership meeting will further expand the procurement items to Hotel Operations and other categories such as Cleaning Chemicals, Floral Decorations and Garment and Uniform Supply, among others.

St. Regis awards resort’s top butlers

St. Regis Butler Award Ceremony

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts recognized the brand’s top butlers in the Greater China region at the inaugural St. Regis Butler Award Ceremony held at its resort.

The winning butlers were presented with a bespoke pin designed by the newly appointed St. Regis Connoisseur Bao Bao Wan.

The signature St. Regis Butler Service, with butlers trained in the English tradition, provides personalized services while anticipating guest needs and customizing each guest’s stay according to their preferences.

Regis Butlers provide a wide range of services, including five signature services which are available complimentary around the world: Unpacking & Packing, Beverage Service, Garment Pressing, Service Desk and eButler, as cited in the company’s press release.

The bespoke pins that were presented to winning butlers are inspired by the iconic St. Regis logo, combined with Bao Bao Wan’s personal and modern take on the brand’s personality. Each gold-plated pin is handcrafted, paying homage to St. Regis Butlers.