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NOV-DEC 2019 11 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM Galaxy Entertainment Group introduces Galaxy International Convention Center Macau will unveil Asia's most iconic and advanced MICE destination when Galaxy Entertainment Group opens the highly- anticipated Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) in the rst half of 2021. This world-class venue is the latest addition to the group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct in the city. BESTINCLASS FACILITY, FUNCTIONALITY AND TECHNOLOGY GICC, Asia's most iconic and advanced MICE destination — a world-class event venue with a total MICE space of 40,000m — features breathtaking design, advanced facilities and is equipped with immersive technology, state-of-the-art audio-visual and lighting, latest communication system, and exible event space catering to multiple congurations and set-ups. GICC introduces many world-class features including a 10,000m 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 4,000m Conference Hall consisting of three 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. 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. BESPOKE EXPERIENCES, EXCELLENCE IN EXECUTION Offering a compelling package to ease the minds of business planners, the highly creative and innovative EVENT STUDIO team in GICC ensure that all aspects of your show — from venue selection, event theme, décor and entertainment — run smoothly. Beyond the hardware, the EVENT STUDIO team follows Galaxy Entertainment Group's philosophy of "World Class, Asian Heart" service, offering intuitive touches to create a bespoke programme to suit individual events. THE INTEGRATED RESORT AND MICE DESTINATION The world-class GICC complex 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. Guests also enjoy easy access to 1.1 million m of unique entertainment, shopping, leisure and 120 global dining options. Blending business and leisure, GICC provides the ultimate entertainment experience through the Grand Resort Deck that boasts the world's longest Skytop Aquatic Adventure Rapids, Wave Pool and white sand beach, also The Promenade Shop of over 200 international brands, and a 3D Cineplex with state-of-the-art Ultimate Integrated Resort & MICE Destination in Macau S P E C I A L F E A T U R E 4K laser experience, and award-wining spa services. TRANSPORTATION AND ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE Backed by an advanced transportation network, GICC is highly accessible via three international airports that bring the world to Macau. And the new Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macau Bridge will reduce the travelling time among the three cities extensively, while internal links will also be further strengthened with the Macau Light Rail Transit System. MACAU AS AN IDEAL DESTINATION A city with rich historical and cultural heritage where East meets West, Macau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 20 historical locations. Its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy further underlines its reputation as a global culinary paradise. Equipped with world-class convention and exhibition facilities, alongside its offerings of hotels and resorts, Macau is cementing its reputation as the preferred MICE destination through its one-stop service platform and favourable policies. A Member of Galaxy Entertainment Group For enquiries, contact: Galaxy Macau™, COTAI, Macau +853 8883 1628 galaxyicc.com Galaxy International Convention Center Galaxy International Convention Center Convention Hall Galaxy International Convention Center Galaxy Arena

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