(Macao, April 14, 2014) – The Venetian® Macao celebrated the successful final day of The Venetian Carnevale 2014 Sunday night, with a bustling crowd of visitors of all ages grabbing the last chance this year to enjoy an exciting array of Italian-themed carnival festivities at the integrated resort's outdoor lagoon area. Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, the iconic, free-admission Carnevale returned to The Venetian Macao for a fourth year and has attracted an average of up to 10,000 visitations per day during the 17-day period, March 28 to April 13.

“We're proud to see that our signature Venetian Carnevale has continued to be loved by locals and tourists alike in its fourth edition, and it was definitely a success for Macao and for us,” said Olaf Gueldner, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Sands China Ltd. “We're pleased to offer such amazing, family-friendly carnival festivities for our visitors and guests to enjoy again this year, and we aim to continue to host more events of similar kinds in the future, further strengthening Macao's position as a world centre of tourism and leisure and one of the premier entertainment destinations in the region.”

Kenny Bee, Bennett Pang, Danny Yip and Anthony Chan from the seasoned Hong Kong rock band The Wynners also made special appearances at The Venetian Carnevale Sunday afternoon, performing four classic tunes on stage and surprising the elated visitors and audiences on the final day of the carnival.

The Venetian Carnevale is Macao's definitive destination event and has transformed the Venetian lagoon into a fun-filled Italian carnival, with high calibre live performances, family-friendly entertainment and activities, as well as delicious meals and snacks. The Carnevale has become one of the annual signature events to drive visitations to Macao.  A highlight of this year's program was the lagoon spectacular, Venetian Light Storm, featuring the Lords of Lightning. One of the most unique and fascinating shows ever to appear in Macao, Venetian Light Storm harnessed 4 million volts of live raw electricity into a mystical flow of oscillating chaos, with two performers weaving shards of coruscating electricity into a fluid dance before breaking out into a primal battle of crackling energy. The Lords of Lightning succeeded in amusing the audiences with their Asia debut at The Venetian Macao, leaving them jaw dropped and breathless at the end of the show.

Other popular festive elements and activities featured in this year's Carnevale included the Tunnel of Lights; a carousel; Streetmosphere entertainment like comedy acts; speed spray painting; live musical performances by a marching band; LED drumming; arts and crafts workshops; and a delicious variety of Italian delicacies. The speed spray painting booth also contributed for a good cause by donating proceeds generated from the sale of the paintings to the Macau Special Olympics. 

The Venetian Carnevale 2014may have already come to an end, but a diverse range of top notch entertainment and events can be expected to arrive at The Venetian Macao in the remainder of the year.

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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.

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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.

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