BEIJING,
CHINA -�Media OutReach�-�28 August
2019 - Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), Macau's leading integrated resort, hospitality and
entertainment group, officially introduced Galaxy International Convention Center
(GICC) and Galaxy Arena at IBTM China 2019.
R ibbon C utting Ceremony with
officiating guests at IBTM China on-site - Galaxy International Convention Center and
Galaxy Arena are set to open a new page for MICE tourism in
Macau.
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From left to right Mr. Ruan Wei, Deputy
Director-General of Trade and Investment Promotion Department of the China
Council for the Promotion of International Trade
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Mr. Dong Hui, Director of the Committee for
Liaison with Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese of the CPPCC National
Committee
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Mr. Scott Kreeger, Director of Operations
Development, New Resort of Galaxy Entertainment Group
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Mr. Chen Zhituan, Director of Enterprise
Service Center for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao
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Ms. Leong Kit Chi, Director of the Office of
the Macao Special Administrative Region in Beijing
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Ms. Elaine Wong, Senior Manager of
Promotional Activities and Development of Conventions and Exhibitions
Department of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute
Mr. Scott Kreeger, Director of Operations Development,
New Resort of Galaxy Entertainment Group invites the officiating guests to join
him at Galaxy International Convention Center Booth during IBTM China 2019.� �
Galaxy International Convention Center - Asia's Most
Iconic and Advanced MICE Destination located in Macau, with a breathtaking
design, advanced technology, and flexible event space catering to multiple
configurations and set-ups.
Galaxy
Arena - The Ultimate Integrated Entertainment Experience, one of Asia's largest
venues located in Macau, with a 16,000-seat capacity, where spectacular events
come to life.�
Galaxy International Convention Center --�Exhibition & Convention Hall, 10,000m� pillar-less space to accommodate up to 7,000 delegates, which is fully flexible for events of any scale.
Galaxy International Convention Center, together with spectacular events venue Galaxy Arena, is set to establish Asia's most iconic and advanced integrated MICE
destination when it opens in Macau in the first half of 2021.
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Dr. Lui Che Woo, GBM, MBE, JP, LLD,
DSSc, DBA, Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group, said,''We are honored to
introduce state of the art MICE and Arena facilities to attract new visitors
and complement the Macau Government's vision of deversifying the econmony and
developing Macau into a World Center of Tourism and Leisure."
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Creatively designed
for bespoke meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, this ultimate
integrated resort and MICE destination is the latest addition to Galaxy Entertainment
Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct in Macau, which will set a
new standard for Macau, while supporting the city's vision of becoming a 'World
Center of Tourism and Leisure'.
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Macau as An Ideal
Destination
Macau is a
uniquely attractive destination for domestic and international MICE organizers.
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The UNESCO World
Heritage Site with more than 20 historical locations has a rich cultural
heritage for visitors to explore; and is also a food lovers' paradise
designated as a UNESCO city of gastronomy.
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Benefiting from
favorable Macau SAR policies encouraging MICE events and advanced
infrastructure development, Macau now has an unprecedented opportunity to
develop its MICE industry.
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Transportation and Advanced Infrastructure
Most
notable among vastly-improved transportation links is the newly-opened Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. T he world's longest sea-crossing dramatically
enhances Macau's connectivity with the region's
Greater Bay Area .
'The age of the bridge' heralds a new era for placing Macau on the
world's MICE industry map.
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Macau is also
seamlessly connected by direct flights to major cities in Greater China and
over 200 cities worldwide via 3 major international airports, including Macau
International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport and Zhuhai International
Airport with over 94 million passengers and approximately 600,000 aircrafts movements in 2018.
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Integrated Resort and MICE Destination
Galaxy International Convention Center connects
seamlessly with multiple award-winning integrated resort Galaxy Macau�, with
Macau's largest collection of luxury hotel brands under one roof -- The
Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Banyan Tree Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Hotel Okura
Macau, Galaxy Hotel� and Broadway Hotel.
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Poised to open a new chapter for MICE tourism,
guests also enjoy easy access to 1.1 million m2 of unique
entertainment, shopping and leisure attractions. These include 120 dining
options at Galaxy Macau, some of which have been garnered such prestigious accolades
as the Michelin Stars, and Broadway Food Street at Broadway MacauTM which
is just a link bridge away from Galaxy Macau.
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Blending business and leisure, GICC also provides
guests easy access to The Grand Resort Deck, a unique rooftop 'tropical beach'
experience with the world's longest Skytop Aquatic Adventure Rapids and a 150-meter
beach front Wave Pool with white sand beach. Leisure attractions extend to The
Promenade Shops of 200 international brands, a 3D Cineplex with state-of-art 4K
laser experience, and award-winning spas.
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Best in Class Facility, Functionality and
Technology
Galaxy International Convention Center, Asia's most
iconic and advanced MICE destination -- a world class event venue with a total
MICE space of 40,000m2, features breathtaking design, advanced
facilities and is equipped with immersive technology, state-of-the-art
audio-visual and lighting, latest communication system, and flexible event
space catering to multiple configurations and set-ups.
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GICC introduces
many world class features including a 10,000m2
pillar-less Exhibition Hall for trade shows; an Auditorium seating 650 guests for keynote sessions, ceremonies, performances and
product launches; a Banquet Hall seating 2,400 guests; a 4,000m2 Conference Hall consisting of 3 partitionable spaces; a Ballroom catering for over 1,000 guests; a diverse selection of dining
options and a luxury lifestyle
hotel with over 700 rooms. �
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Additionally, the
16,000-seat Galaxy Arena is set to
become Macau's ultimate integrated entertainment venue for world-tour concerts
and spectacular large-scale sporting events.
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Bespoke Experience, Excellence in Execution
Opening a new chapter for event organizers, Galaxy
International Convention Center is dedicated to deliver guests unparalleled
event planning and execution experience.
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A talented EVENT STUDIO team of highly creative and
innovative event professionals collaborate with event planners to ensure their
vision is delivered with 'World Class, Asian Heart' service, from venue
selection, theme and d�cor to entertainment and visual and lighting
effects. �
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In
the run-up to opening, Galaxy International Convention Center is being unveiled
at MICE trade shows starting from IBTM China in Beijing (August 28-29) -- with
more exciting progress charted at upcoming expos including IT & CM Asia
(Bangkok, September 24-26), ITB Asia (Singapore, October 16-18), Tourism Expo (Osaka, October 24-27)
and IBTM World (Barcelona , November 19-21).
About Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) and Galaxy Arena
Opening in the first half of 2021 in Macau, Galaxy
International Convention Center (GICC) is a new world class event facility developed
by Galaxy Entertainment Group. GICC extends the group's ever-expanding
integrated resort precinct Galaxy Resorts (Macau), creating Asia's ultimate
integrated Resort & MICE destination -- and supporting Macau's vision of
becoming a 'World Center of Tourism and Leisure'.
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As Asia's most iconic and advanced MICE
destination, Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is a world class
event venue with a total MICE space of 40,000m2 for meetings,
incentives, conferences and exhibitions. Additionally, the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena
is set to become Macau's ultimate integrated entertainment venue for world-tour
concerts and spectacular large-scale sporting events.
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For more information,
please visit: www.galaxyicc.com