Cotai Strip Resorts Macao Sales Excellence Awards 2013

                                                                

(Macao, March 20, 2014) - Cotai Strip Resorts Macao acknowledged the significant contributions of its valued trade partners and key team members at its Sales Excellence Awards 2013 dinner event Thursday at Conrad Macao, Cotai Central. More than 200 special guests attended the glittering award presentation ceremony, representing over 100 organisations from nine countries. A total of 16 awards in marketing and sales categories were presented to partners in recognition of their efforts in 2013, including three highlighted Trade Partner of the Year awards honouring eLong, China Travel Service Gongbei Port Guangdong Co., Ltd. and China International Travel Service Limited, Head Office.

 

The annual trade appreciation dinner recognised the exceptional efforts of trade partners from the leisure, MICE and online industries who have worked successfully throughout the year with The Venetian® Macao; Conrad Macao, Cotai Central; and Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central to achieve a banner year of sales performance in 2013.

 

Apart from trade awards recognizing the achievements of external partners, two sales persons of the year were rewarded as motivation of the company's high-flyers within the sales organisation to celebrate their success.

 

"We are delighted to have our valuable trade partners and trade media join us for this sales celebration, which for the first time includes three of our Cotai Strip Resorts Macao properties," said Brendon Elliott, Vice President of Sales and Resort Marketing for Venetian Macau Limited. "We hope this event strengthens our long term partnerships and encourages continued support from our trade partners."

 

Among the new award categories in 2013 is the Most Outstanding Advertising Campaign, presented to Comfort Travel Service Co., Ltd. for its outstanding work in promoting the DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts through various media channels. Since launching in July 2013, the interactive and family-friendly DreamWorks Experience has been very popular with guests and visitors, with trade partners having played a vital role in its success via their promotional efforts in various markets.



Olaf Gueldner, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Sands China Ltd. said: "This year, we have invited three judging panels, each comprised of advertising and marketing professionals, to select winners for the marketing awards. We hope to show our sincere appreciation to our partners for their efforts in going the extra mile to promote our evolving product offerings in a creative manner."

 

Cotai Strip Resorts Macao views sincere commitment to its trade partners as instrumental in strengthening long term relationships and encouraging continued support from them in the coming years.



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About Cotai Strip Resorts Macao - Macao's Integrated Resort City

Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.

 

Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia's leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

 

Comprised of The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world's largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is where Asia's ultimate destination is all within reach.

 

Cotai Strip Resorts Macao....Macao Starts Here. For more information, please visit www.cotaistrip.com.

 

 

Media contacts:

Public Relations, Venetian Macau Limited

Lily Cheng

Tel: +853 8118 2013

Email: lily.sw.cheng@sands.com.mo

 

Andrina Leong

Tel: +853 8118 2010

Email: andrina.leong@sands.com.mo