Iconic integrated resort's outdoor lagoon home to over 30 booths of food and wine, entertainment and wine courses March 20-23

(Macao - March 20, 2014) - Following last year's success, the Wine Society of Macau brought the second edition of the highly successful Wine and Dine Festival back to The Venetian  Macao's outdoor lagoon area with a kick-off ceremony Thursday, launching a four-day celebration of food and wine against the backdrop of the spectacular integrated resort city offerings of Cotai Strip Resorts Macao.

 

Running March 20-23, the Macau Wine and Dine Festival 2014 is supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), the Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao (IFT), and the Macau Sommelier Association, organized by The Wine Society of Macau and sponsored by The Venetian Macao.  It is the largest wine event in Macao and brings together 30 booths featuring more than 100 internationally recognized products, spread across a four-day extravaganza of entertainment, wine appreciation courses, tastings, pairings and more.

 

To celebrate the official launch of the festival, officiating guests cracked open a bottle of sparkling wine to the cheers of the gathered crowd of eager revellers. In attendance were Mr. Cheng Wai Tong, representing the Macau Government Tourist Office; Mr Kevin Fong, representing the Fairs and Exhibitions Sector of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute; Mr. David Wong, representing the Institute for Tourism Studies; Mr. Harrison Lun, representing the Macau Sommelier Association; Mr. Hugo Robarts Bandeira, Wine Master; and Mr. Brett Ingram, Director of Destination Event Marketing, Venetian Macau Limited.

 

A wide variety of international culinary delights serve as pairing or individual palate experiences and a constant set of street and stage entertainment programs and wine workshops run throughout the four-day event at The Venetian Macao. The workshops for various levels of proficiency - from entry level to master classes, wine pairings, wine appreciation and winemaking techniques are all available for guests to experience. The Wine School offers courses such as wine tasting of wines from Italy, Spain, South Africa and Portugal, and knowledge of wine pairing with cuisines like Indian and Chinese.

Event entry is free, with cash coupons and Wine Passes available for purchase. Cash coupons cost MOP/HKD 10 each and a MOP/HKD 100 Wine Pass comes with 10 coupons and one free wine glass.

 

In its second year at The Venetian Macao's outdoor lagoon area, the Wine and Dine Festival continues to be the largest wine festival in Macao. The festival kicked off Thursday and runs through Sunday.

 

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About the Macau Wine and Dine Festival 2014

Macau welcomes the largest festival dedicated entirely to wine this March 20th to 23rd at the outdoor lagoon of The Venetian Macao. Featuring over 30 booths of food and wine from across the globe, home to an educational wine school, entertainment from bands, artists and local performers and much more, this festival is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of wine appreciation, food and wine pairing and the wonder of the nectar of the gods.

 

Supported by the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao (IFT), and the Macau Sommelier Association, organized by The Wine Society of Macau and sponsored by The Venetian Macao, the Macau Wine and Dine Festival 2014 offers free entry to the public.

 

Guests can purchase MOP/HKD 10 cash coupons or a MOP/HKD 100 Wine Pass redeemable at each booth for consumption. Please refer to the event's official website: www.winedinemacau.com or scan our QR code to find us on WeChat for more information.



About The Wine Society of Macau

The Wine Society of Macau was first established in 1995 and currently boasts a membership of over 200 wine connoisseurs. Hosting regular wine tastings and wine-oriented events, the Wine Society of Macau actively promotes the appreciation of wines from across the world through educational and informative endeavours.

 

About The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel

Opened in 2007, The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel is Macao's first integrated resort featuring stunning replicas of the famous canals and architectural icons of Venice, Italy. The Venetian Macao features 3,000 suites, 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of convention and meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat Cotai Arena designed for world-class sports events and electrifying entertainment. The Venetian Macao is also home to the unique, 1,800-seat luxury Venetian Theatre, hosting the best in international and Chinese entertainment; more than 30 renowned restaurants; TAIVEXMALO Day Hospital & Spa; the incredibly fun QUBE indoor playground and more than 300 retailers at Shoppes at Venetian. Outdoor recreation areas include swimming pools and cabanas and a mini-golf course.

 

For more information, please visit www.venetianmacao.com.

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 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, 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.

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