Corporate Bits | Sands china repairs damaged homes in Coloane

Through coordination with, and the support of, the Housing Bureau, a group of Sands China team members took the initiative to organize a project to repair affected Coloane homes during Typhoon Hato.

Currently, 22 homes have been repaired. Among them were three metal-structure homes on Navegantes Street, which needed complete reconstruction. 

That project lasted for approximately a month and a half.

For the remaining 19 homes on Navegantes Street and in Lai Chi Vun, repair works included roofs, walls, doors, windows, wiring, and water leaks.

“Sands China is grateful to the local construction companies and suppliers who worked with our team members on this project,” said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd. “Their support was instrumental in helping these residents return to their homes.”

Meanwhile Loi Sai Mui, managing director of the Association of Residents of Lai Chi Vun, said: “They [Sands China] gave immediate assistance to the affected families to repair their damaged homes, and the residents were so happy to have their homes restored.”

Lamborghini opens showroom

Lamborghini has opened its 2,422 square foot showroom in Macau to prepare for the arrival of the long-awaited super SUV Urus early next year, reports state.

The showroom of the Italian manufacturer is located at Rua dos Pescadores, featuring a client lounge where customers can customize their supercar through a car configuration system.

There is also a special Ad Personam area, which showcases samples of exterior and interior finishes, colors and materials.

Customers can touch and feel different kinds of soft leather and carbon fiber.

“We’re also expecting an increase in sales with Urus, the first Super SUV [of Lamborghini], which was unveiled in Sant’Agata Bolognese on December 4,” said Thomas Wong, general manager of Lamborghini Macau, as cited in a report issued by South China Morning Post.

At the opening ceremony, an exclusive Aventador S in Arancio Atlas orange and a Huracán Performante in Giallo Inti yellow were on display.

Melco to launch new hotel brand next month

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited announced the launch of “NÜWA”, its new luxury hotel brand, which will debut in Macau and Manila on January 16, 2018.

NÜWA will replace the current Crown Towers Hotels in its flagship property, City of Dreams.

Inspired by the eponymous heroine from Chinese mythology, NÜWA represents classic Asian refinement, according to a statement issued by the gaming operator.

“The new brand further exemplifies Melco’s core mission to continue providing a better guest experience,” the statement read.

It is the first step in the preparation for the launch of the third phase of City of Dreams in the second quarter of 2018.

Lawrence Ho, chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts and Entertainment said, “We are excited to introduce NÜWA. The new hotel brand embodies the very essence of Melco’s pursuit to provide our guests the very best in sophistication, quality and innovation.”