Jan
7
Grand Waldo Hotel mixes up restaurants
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It looks like we are now finally witnessing the early stages of Macau’s transformation from Mainland China and Hong Kong daytrip market to international destination. Now that the Venetian Macao’s expos and popularity are bringing in a more diverse group of tourists, the Cotai’s first hotel casino the Grand Waldo is changing its hotel lobby restaurant to accomodate Macau’s changing tourism industry. This may only be only one restaurant, but it shows that the very Chinese focused Grand Waldo is benefitting from the new Cotai Strip tourism and must now adapt. From MacauDailyTimesNews.com: Read more
Dec
8
Galaxy raising funds and raising the stakes in Cotai
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Galaxy Entertainment Group announced that the company raised USD$240mm in convertible bonds to upgrade, expand and accelerate additional development of Galaxy’s Mega Resort in Cotai.
Providing new details about its upcoming Cotai casino, Galaxy stated that the resort will have “a unique mythical themed building exterior” designed by Gary Goddard Entertainment, who has designed themed attractions throughout the world, including the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The exterior will also feature Macau’s largest garden, giving visitors a true tropical paradise resort experience.
Inside the Cotai Mega Resort, the casino will now include 350 tables, with room to expand to 700 tables. The Resort will also offer what is believed to be the widest selection of Asian and Chinese food facilities in Macau.
To date, Galaxy has recruited over 600 expatriate gaming experts, many of whom have 15 to 20 years plus of Asia specific gaming experience, to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Nov
21
Macau Getting Morton’s
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Morton’s Restaurant Group announced that they have signed a lease to open a Morton’s Steakhouse at the Venetian Macao on the Cotai Strip®. The company said the restaurant could open as soon as Fall 2007.
Source: Morton’s Restaurant Group