SINGAPORE - MediaOutReach - 28 October 2019 - Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), Macau's leadingintegrated resort, hospitality and entertainment group, officially introducedGalaxy International Convention Center (GICC) and Galaxy Arena.
Galaxy International Convention Center - Asia's Most Iconic and Advanced MICE Destination located in Macau, with a breathtaking design, advanced technology, and flexible event space catering to multiple configurations and set-ups.
Galaxy International Convention Center - Asia's Most Iconic and Advanced MICE Destination located in Macau, with a breathtaking design, advanced technology, and flexible event space catering to multiple configurations and set-ups.
Galaxy International Convention Center -- Exhibition & Convention Hall, 10,000m² pillar-less space to accommodate up to 7,000 delegates, which is fully flexible for events of any scale.
GalaxyInternational Convention Center, together with spectacular events venue GalaxyArena, is set to establish Asia's most iconic and advanced integrated MICEdestination when it opens in Macau in the first half of 2021.
Dr. Lui Che Woo, GBM, MBE, JP, LLD, DSSc, DBA, Chairmanof Galaxy Entertainment Group, said, "We are honored to introduce state of theart MICE and Arena facilities to attract new visitors and complement the MacauGovernment's vision of diversifying the economy anddeveloping Macau into a World Center of Tourism and Leisure."
Creatively designedfor bespoke meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, this ultimateintegrated resort and MICE destination is the latest addition to GalaxyEntertainment Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct in Macau, whichwill set a new standard for Macau, while supporting the city's vision ofbecoming a 'World Center of Tourism and Leisure'.
Macau as An IdealDestination
Macau is auniquely attractive destination for domestic and international MICE organizers.
The UNESCO WorldHeritage Site with more than 20 historical locations has a rich culturalheritage for visitors to explore; and is also a food lovers' paradisedesignated as a UNESCO city of gastronomy.
Benefiting fromfavorable Macau SAR policies encouraging MICE events and advancedinfrastructure development, Macau now has an unprecedented opportunity todevelop its MICE industry.
Transportation and Advanced Infrastructure
Mostnotable among vastly-improved transportation links is the newly-openedHong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. T he world's longestsea-crossing dramatically enhances Macau's connectivity with theregion's Greater Bay Area.'The age of the bridge' heralds a new era forplacing Macau on theworld's MICE industry map.
Macau is alsoseamlessly connected by direct flights to major cities in Greater China andover 200 cities worldwide via 3 major international airports, including MacauInternational Airport, Hong Kong International Airport and Zhuhai InternationalAirport with over 94 million passengers and approximately 600,000 aircraftsmovements in 2018.
Integrated Resort and MICE Destination
Galaxy International Convention Center connectsseamlessly with multiple award-winning integrated resort Galaxy Macau™,with Macau's largest collection of luxury hotel brands under one roof -- TheRitz-Carlton, Macau, Banyan Tree Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Hotel OkuraMacau, Galaxy Hotel™ and Broadway Hotel.
Poised to open a new chapter for MICE tourism,guests also enjoy easy access to 1.1 million m2 of uniqueentertainment, shopping and leisure attractions. These include 120 diningoptions at Galaxy Macau, some of which have been garnered such prestigiousaccolades as the Michelin Stars, and Broadway Food Street at Broadway Macau™ whichis just a link bridge away from Galaxy Macau.
Blending business and leisure, GICC also providesguests easy access to The Grand Resort Deck, a unique rooftop 'tropical beach'experience with the world's longest Skytop Aquatic Adventure Rapids and a 150-meterbeach front Wave Pool with white sand beach. Leisure attractions extend to ThePromenade Shops of 200 international brands, a 3D Cineplex with state-of-art 4Klaser experience, and award-winning spas.
Best in Class Facility, Functionality andTechnology
Galaxy International Convention Center, Asia's mosticonic and advanced MICE destination -- a world class event venue with a totalMICE space of 40,000m2, features breathtaking design, advancedfacilities and is equipped with immersive technology, state-of-the-artaudio-visual and lighting, latest communication system, and flexible eventspace catering to multiple configurations and set-ups.
GICC introducesmany world class features including a 10,000m2pillar-less Exhibition Hall for trade shows; an Auditorium seating 650 guests for keynote sessions,ceremonies, performances and product launches; a BanquetHall seating 2,400 guests; a 4,000m2 ConferenceHall consisting of 3 partitionable spaces; a Ballroomcatering for over 1,000 guests;a diverse selection of dining options and a luxury lifestyle hotel with over 700 rooms.
Additionally, the16,000-seat Galaxy Arena is set tobecome Macau's ultimate integrated entertainment venue for world-tour concertsand spectacular large-scale sporting events.
Bespoke Experience, Excellencein Execution
Opening a new chapter for event organizers, GalaxyInternational Convention Center is dedicated to deliver guests unparalleledevent planning and execution experience.
A talented EVENT STUDIO team of highly creative andinnovative event professionals collaborate with event planners to ensure theirvision is delivered with 'World Class, AsianHeart' service, from venue selection, theme and décor to entertainment andvisual and lighting effects.
Inthe run-up to opening, Galaxy International Convention Center is being unveiledat MICE trade shows starting from IBTM China in Beijing (August 28-29), IT& CM Asia (Bangkok, September 24-26), ITB Asia (Singapore, October 16-18), Tourism Expo (Osaka, October24-27) and IBTM World (Barcelona, November 19-21) in 2019.
About Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) and Galaxy Arena
Opening in the first half of 2021 in Macau, GalaxyInternational Convention Center (GICC) is a new world class event facilitydeveloped by Galaxy Entertainment Group. GICC extends the group'sever-expanding integrated resort precinct Galaxy Resorts (Macau), creatingAsia's ultimate integrated Resort & MICE destination -- and supportingMacau's vision of becoming a 'World Center of Tourism and Leisure'.
As Asia's most iconic and advanced MICEdestination, Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is a world classevent venue with a total MICE space of 40,000m2 for meetings,incentives, conferences and exhibitions. Additionally, the 16,000-seat GalaxyArena is set to become Macau's ultimate integrated entertainment venue for world-tourconcerts and spectacular large-scale sporting events.
For more information, please visit:www.galaxyicc.com