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MAY-JUN 2018 29 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM "Beyond providing delegates with state-of- the-art meeting facilities and services, we also strive to deliver an all- rounded destination experience. The integrated resort has established itself as the world's entertainment destination for hosting high-profile entertainment events." MIKE LEE, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, MARINA BAY SANDS SALES, MARINA BAY SANDS Sands Resorts Macao MOVING FORWARD IL Prato oers a unique venue with its spacious outdoor event lawn for up to 5,000 delegates. Located adjacent to The Venetian Macao and The Parisian Macao, it is ideal for cocktail-style events and team building activities. For memorable stays, the new Champagne Suite category at The Parisian Macao oers a luxurious experience. EVENT HIGHLIGHT Dimension Data Asia Pacific Sales Conference held at The Parisian Macao attracted 460 international delegates. It featured meetings and conference sessions, an outdoor cocktail reception and a gala dinner in the ballroom. Planning Occupying the entire 3,400- sqm Parisian Ballroom, conference delegates enjoyed privacy with exclusive use of the ballroom foyer. The meetings facilities were on one level, making it easy for organisers and delegates to navigate between venues, with shopping, dining and entertainment all under one roof. Experience The organiser was particularly impressed with the exibility of the venue. Within short notice, the Conference & Exhibition team at The Parisian Macao was able to turn the meeting space into an awards dinner venue. "We were extremely impressed with the hotel management and service – from sales negotiation to conference organisation and dining. Not to mention the smooth and very hospitable experience with the front oce, guest relations and transportation teams," says Esther Quah, corporate communications and marketing director of Dimension Data Asia Pacic. Talking point The Parisian Macao pool deck space, which can comfortably host 500 delegates, was a popular venue for welcome cocktails, and with the Eiel Tower in the backdrop, many memorable photo opportunities were taken. Contact: sales@sands.com.mo "2017 was a great year for us – we celebrated Sands Cotai Central's 5th Anniversary and The Venetian Macao's 10th Anniversary with a full refurbishment of The Venetian's suites... and Sands Cotai Central will be transformed into The Londoner Macao with attractions, including London's most recognisable landmarks." STEPHANIE TANPURE, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, SANDS CHINA LTD MBS had a red carpet arrival experience specially organised. Talking point Green initiatives such as water dispensers, recycling areas for plastic, glass and paper and the diversion of leftover food to onsite food waste digesters were incorporated into YPO for the rst time. Another new conference element was a mobile app that engaged delegates with features such as real-time polling. Contact: sales@marinabaysands.com