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www.travelweeklyweb.com www.travelweeklyweb.com MAY 2014 | TRAVELWeekly AsiA ■ | 5 Hong Kong / Macau guests can have the comfort of genuine service, tailored to their real world needs. With the capacity to host and accommodate large groups and conferences, the hotel has access to the expansive meeting and event space of Sands Cotai Central. Both Conrad Macao and Holiday Inn Cota Central offer the following specially catered to guests from the Mainland: • Mandarin speaking staff in all outlets • All collateral and signage is bi-lingual • Chinese cuisine from most regions is offered on the in-room dining menus • Grand Orbit restaurant offers an extensive selection of Chinese cuisine on the breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets • As part of Sands Cotai Central guests can enjoy an extensive array of dining options throughout the complex from a quick bowl of noodles in the food court to restaurants offering Shanghainese, Sichuan and many other regional Chinese delicacies • In order to catering for the growing trend of Chinese looking to enjoy wine our restaurants offer a selection of Chinese wines including many fine selections from Grace Vineyard • In-room television offers an extensive choice of television shows from mainland China • In-room amenities including a selection of Chinese teas Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central's exterior. Wynn Macau Though older than Conrad Macao, Cotai Central and Holiday Inn Macao Cotai, Wynn Macau is Asia's first Vegas-style resort featuring two exciting towers, Wynn and Encore. Both hold the distinct honor of being rated among Forbes Travel Guide's most elite group of properties worldwide for garnering Five Star awards in hotel, dining and spa. In total, Wynn Macau features more than 1,000 exquisitely furnished rooms and suites. Banyan Tree Macau The resort is the 5-star urban resort to feature private indoor relaxation pools in all its 227 opulent suites, overlooking the city and offering a Sanctuary for the Senses for guests. It is a part of the US$2 billion integrated GalaxyMacau Complex, featuring the world's largest 'sky wave' pool with an artificial 150-metre white sand beach complete with crashing waves. Ten Pool Villas, ranging from 450m² to 950m², feature both private pools and air-conditioned cabanas with sliding glass doors opening directly onto their own gardens on the 'Beach Resort Deck.' The spacious 160m² Sky Villa, with indoor relaxation pool, a living area and gourmet kitchen, is the perfect retreat for guests, whether they desire a long vacation stay or a few days getaway. The resort boasts world class meeting facilities including a grand ballroom for up to 1,200 cocktail and two conference rooms for seminars, weddings and prestigious social events. A major attraction is award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, focusing on a non-clinical and holistic 'high-touch, low-tech' approach and offering signature beauty, health and wellness therapies and products. Guests are invited to step into another world, away from the night life and entertainment hubs of the city. When interviewed, a spokesperson from Banyan Tree said that brand has established good awareness and reputation with strong presence in China, notably footprints in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Lijiang, Ringha, Tianjin, Chongqing and Sanya. Upscale and luxury travellers in China associate the brand with luxury and adore Banyan Tree's signature experience, which makes their stay at Banyan Tree Macau a natural choice when visiting the city. Cabana Pool at Banyan Tree Macau. Wynn Macau at night by Barbara Kraft.