Sands Resorts Macao recently concluded its five-day familiarisation trip, Sands Lifestyle #ReDiscover Macao 2023.
Held from October 30 to November 3, 2023, the fam was held across its three resorts – The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao – and was attended by 200 business events professionals and media from around the world.
Kris Kaminsky, senior vice president of hotel operations, Sands China, said: “Sands Lifestyle #ReDiscover Macao 2023 is the first post-pandemic mega MICE familiarisation trip that Sands Resorts Macao has organised. The carefully curated itinerary gave attendees an immersive experience of all that makes Macao a world-class MICE destination and showcased our ongoing support of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s ‘tourism + MICE’ initiative. We also showcased our comprehensive MICE capabilities, which are needed for seamless and successful MICE events, to our business partners from all around the world.”
The fam began with a Welcome Cocktail reception at the Observation Deck within The Parisian Macao’s iconic Eiffel Tower, where delegates were welcomed by Grant Chum, chief operating officer, Sands China; Helena de Fernandes, director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; and Sam Lei, acting president of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute.
On day two, the #ReDiscover Macao 2023 Forum was held at The Londoner Macao’s Smart Stage. The forum’s panel discussions were Innovation & Technology from the Lens of an Event Planner, and Talent Retention, Motivation & Optimisation. Students from the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies were also in attendance.
This was followed by the Chef’s Challenge, a teambuilding culinary activity that comprised challenges and professional chef masterclasses from some of Sands Resorts Macao’s chefs, such as Alex Gaspar, executive director – culinary.
Team building activities followed with the immersive and exciting Chef’s Challenge. The interactive culinary event included exhilarating challenges and professional chef masterclasses from some of Sands Resorts Macao’s chefs, including Alex Gaspar, executive director – culinary.
A Wellness Programme was also held at teamLab SuperNature Macao, demonstrating its capacity to be a unique event space. Groups enjoyed three classes, YogaLates, Qigong, and Guided Relaxation & Meditation, all of these taking place within the immersive art space’s one-of-a-kind artworks.
Expanding knowledge of Macau and rediscovering the city post-pandemic was the focus of Local Exploration. Attendees were also treated to an array of activities with different themes, from iconic heritage site visits to behind-the-scenes tours.
Gourmet experiences were the focus during mealtimes, where Sands Resorts Macao took the opportunity to show off its 150 restaurants.
The Sands Dine Around lunch featured six restaurants such as the Hiro by Hiroshi Kagata and Gordon Ramsay Pub and Grill, while evening functions introduced guests to the Taipa Village Dine Around, and the Showcase Dinner which also included a catwalk fashion show from Macau designer Nuno Lopes.
Finally, the fam trip ended with a London Jubilee – The Gala dinner, which was held at the Londoner Arena, a multipurpose venue.
