Galaxy Macau™ to open on 15 May 2011
Eagerly awaited destination resort projected to be a major attraction for millions of Macau visitors every year
(MACAU & HONG KONG, 10 March 2011) – Galaxy Entertainment Group
(“GEG”, or “the Group” – HKEx stock code: 00027) today announced that
Galaxy Macau, the newest and most eagerly anticipated integrated
destination resort in the Cotai entertainment area, will open on 15 May,
starting the countdown toward Macau’s biggest opening for 2011.
Dr. Lui Che Woo, Founder and Chairman, Galaxy Entertainment Group,
said, “The Macau SAR Government’s stated goal, in accordance with the
12th Five-Year Plan, is to build for its economic future by diversifying
its leisure and tourism industry. We believe Galaxy Macau will lead
this development by offering what has been missing so far from the
local integrated property market.
“From the beginning, our vision has been to develop and operate a
resort that delivers both international-caliber standards but also
captures the heartfelt service culture and unique flavor of Asia –
something we call ‘World Class, Asian Heart’. This is especially
critical for success in a market where Asian travelers are so dominant.
In this way, we can make guests from around the region feel right at
home, whilst at the same time provide an authentic Asian resort
experience for visitors from around the world as well.”
Over 97% of Macau’s almost 25 million visitors in 2010 were from
Asia, according to Macau Government Tourist Office statistics. Visitors
from mainland China and Hong Kong, which are considered the primary
feeder markets in the immediate term, together totaled 22 million or
81% in 2010.
“Today, we are very excited that we can now begin counting down to
Galaxy Macau’s official opening on 15 May, after years of inspired
creation and hard work backed with a firm conviction that a project
rooted in Asian ideals and delivered by Asian people could achieve the
highest international standards,” said Mr. Francis Lui, Vice Chairman,
Galaxy Entertainment Group during a day of media events held for Hong
Kong and Macau journalists. “This announcement wouldn’t be possible
without the contributions of so many people, especially our talented
and dedicated staff and our esteemed partners. We’re all very excited
to open our doors to Macau and the world and show everyone what the
‘World Class, Asian Heart’ of Galaxy Macau is all about.”
Accommodation at Galaxy Macau will be provided by three iconic Asian
hotel brands: It will include the 250 suites and 10 floating villas of
the Banyan Tree Macau; the 500-room Hotel Okura Macau; and the
1,500-room Galaxy Hotel, which will become GEG’s flagship Cotai hotel.
The three hotels will be available to guests on the opening day. Galaxy
Macau also marks the entry into the Macau market for both the
Singapore-based Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts and Okura Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide, Japan’s most prominent hotel company.
Banyan Tree also brings with it the first Banyan Tree Spa in the
Pearl River Delta. At 2,800 square meters, the Banyan Tree Spa Macau –
the biggest in the Banyan Tree group – will include 21 treatment rooms
as well as a private spa floor for its hotel guests.
At a total investment of HK$14.9 billion, the 550,000-square-meter
Galaxy Macau is the first truly integrated resort property of its kind
because it is the only one in Macau with real resort features. Most
prominent of these is the property’s spectacular 52,000-square-meter
Grand Resort Deck, where a 350-ton white sand beach frames the
4,000-square-meter Skytop Wave Pool – the world’s largest of its kind –
generating waves that will reach as high as 1.5 meters. Several pools,
tropical and Japanese gardens, a traditional Japanese tea pavilion and
private cabanas will dot the Grand Resort Deck area, making it perfect
for private and corporate functions.
Upon opening Galaxy Macau will feature more than 50 international
dining outlets. True to its focus on providing an authentic Asian
resort experience, more than half of them will serve Asian cuisines,
making it the widest such selection in Macau under one roof. The
selection makes it possible for visitors to eat at Galaxy Macau once a
week for a year and never eat at the same restaurant twice.
Rounding out Galaxy Macau’s resort offering will be extensive
in-house entertainment across multiple live stages and clubs including
the ultra-exclusive China Rouge, a hybrid private membership club,
performance theatre, bar and restaurant conceptualized by renowned Hong
Kong designer Alan Chan to evoke a modern vision of 1930s Shanghai. It
is anticipated that China Rouge will instantly become one of the
trendiest nightspots in Macau, drawing discerning clientele from around
the region. Of particular note, Galaxy Macau is proud to announce its
plans for a 9-screen, 3D, multi-function cinema theatre to follow later
this year. Open to Galaxy Macau guests and the local community, the
theatre will be state-of-the-art and the first of its kind in Macau.
The property will also feature a retail boulevard offering a unique
shopping experience of Asian as well as international brands.
