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Macau International Airport is making travel more luxurious with the opening of its newest facility, the Plaza Premium First Lounge!

Located near the airport’s Departure Gate 10/10A, the new Plaza Premium First Lounge spans 5,000 square feet and features an elevated lounge concept. The lounge promises to give passengers a sophisticated experience with personalized services and exquisite dining options, Plaza Premium said on their website.

Here, guests can look forward to a carefully designed interior, equipped with comfortable lounge chairs, shower facilities, and televisions. For business travelers, it also features working spaces, charging stations, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

The lounge likewise serves made-to-order signature Macanese delicacies, such as the Portuguese egg tart, the classic pork chop bun, and Macanese-style Portuguese chicken, among other dishes. There is also a bar that serves various beverages, including cocktails, beers, and spirits.

“Plaza Premium First serves delicacies in Macao’s signature style, which is set to elevate travelers’ overall experience. Their remarkable services will support Macao’s tourism industry as it progresses towards greater diversity and sustainability,” said Cheng Wai Tong, Acting Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, in a press release.

This marks Plaza Premium Group’s fourth lounge in the Plaza Premium First collection, following those in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta. It is also part of the group’s strategic expansion efforts and 10th anniversary in Macau.

Travelling to Macau? Drop by Plaza Premium First Lounge! To learn more or book your visit, head over to their website.

Macau is set to welcome another shopping haven, as the most-awaited M8 Mall is officially making its soft opening this September, its operator, China State Construction Engineering (CSCE-Macau), told the media on July 29.

Located along the Travessa do Roquete, just 50 meters away from Senado Square, the soon-to-open M8 Mall will feature a nine-story complex with a variety of dining, retail, and leisure establishments.

One of the major occupants of the mall will be luxury retailer DFS, whose space will span three floors filled with fashion and beauty brands and food and gift shops, among others.

The mall will also bring three popular restaurant chains from Asia to Macau, namely Thailand’s Mango Tree, South Korea’s Terrace in Seaside, and Hong Kong’s Modern Shanghai Imperial.

Visitors can also look forward to the architectural marvels of the mall, which include an open-plan hall, a central escalator hall that connects to various retail spaces, restaurants, and event venues, and a rooftop garden that provides a magnificent view of the cityscapes.

M8 Mall’s site was previously used as a dormitory for Macau Post Office employees. Prior to its opening, the mall had already won the Guinness World Record title for the "largest curved stone-laminated glass facade,” among other accolades.

The project is developed by the CSCE and Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau, with The Oval Partnership as their architectural consultant.

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Fashion house Versace unveiled the first of its luxury hotels in Asia within the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, following the success of their launch in Dubai in 2016.

Stepping inside the new hotel, guests can immerse themselves in the opulence and glamour of the brand. Blending in the design of Italian aesthetics and Chinese motifs, the interiors of the hotel evoke the iconic Milanese signifiers of Versace, including the Medusa head, the geometric Greca motif, and the Barocco pattern, along with chrysanthemum and dragon designs.

Standing 12 stories tall, the hotel boasts 271 luxurious rooms and suites. The amenities include a wellness retreat, a personal training studio, along with indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

From the lobby to every corner of the place, the hotel is decked in decorative sculptures, custom linens and upholstery, Versace Home textiles and lighting, and Italian terrazzo flooring and mosaics. Continuing the vibes of Italy in their dining options, the hotel houses two of the finest Italian restaurants: La Scala del Palazzo and the Michelin-starred Don Alfonso 1890.

Experience the ultimate expressions of Versace’s contemporary take on Classical beauty and luxury. View the hotel's special offers here.

In the mood for a shopping spree? Great news, because Galeries Lafayette, Europe’s largest upmarket department store, is opening soon in Macau!

To be unveiled on Jan. 26, Galeries Lafayette Macau will house over 100 luxury fashion, fragrance, beauty, and lifestyle brands in its 35,000-square-metre space. This includes 10 first-in-Macau brands, including Kuboraum, JW Anderson, and L:a Bruket.

There will also be a Chinese New Year-themed pop-up store by fragrance brand Byredo, Macau’s first Marni Market store, and a The EDIT by Galeries Lafayette shop. Visitors can also feast their eyes on the seven-metre light installation in the shape of the iconic Eiffel Tower.

To celebrate the opening, a beauty-themed drone show will be hosted by Galeries Lafayette and cosmetics label Charlotte Tilbury at 7 PM on Jan. 26 by the Nam Van Lake.

Aside from Macau, Galeries Lafayette has also recently opened in Shenzhen and Chongqing, China.

Founded in 1894, Galeries Lafayette started as a small fashion store in Paris. Today, the brand has grown into a department store chain with locations in various parts of the world, including Dubai, Jakarta, and Doha.

Visit Galeries Lafayette soon and discover a new luxury shopping experience!

Location: Galeries Lafayette, L001, L/F, Treasure Island Resorts World Shopping Centre, Macau

Get your hands on some cool pieces from Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 collection at their exclusive pop-up store in Macau until Feb. 23.

The brand unveiled the pop-up store in celebration of LV Men’s Creative Director Pharell Williams's first-ever collection for S/S ‘24. According to their website, the store takes inspiration from "The Sun" collection, designed to immerse visitors in a captivating experience similar to the one at the Paris Men's show last June. It aims to showcase the beauty of human connection and offers guests a chance to bask in its brilliance.

Fun fact: The store is a tribute to the historic Pont-Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris. Symbolising a connection between Paris and Virginia, the birthplace of Pharrell Williams, this pop-up serves as a metaphorical bridge between the two worlds!

The store comprises a curated collection of ready-to-wear pieces, leather goods, accessories, and footwear. They also have exclusive items available only during the pop-up period. Located at Level 2 of Shoppes at Four Seasons, the pop-up is open from Sundays to Thursdays every 10 AM-11 PM, and from Fridays to Saturdays, every 10 AM-12 AM.

Don’t miss this chance to cop exclusive items. Visit their pop-up store today.

Luxury hotel and resort brand Wynn Resorts is showcasing exquisite Chinese wines on the world stage with the first-ever “Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards,” to be held under its exclusive lifestyle brand, Wynn Signature.

Taking place from March 1 to 5 at the Wynn Palace, the event is aimed at celebrating the excellence of Chinese wines as well as Wynn’s world-class service. The results will be announced on April 13, unveiling the very best wines of modern China.

Some of the world’s top-notch wine connoisseurs will join the competition’s judging panel, led by renowned winemaker Eddie McDougall and highly accredited Master of Wines Fongyee Walker MW, Andrew Caillard MW, and Gus Zhu MW.

Joining them as judges are experts in various fields, such as Bordeaux Insider’s Jane Anson, Greater China Wine Critics Association Chairman Ronny Lau, and Jeremy Stockman of Watson’s Wine, among others.

Competing wineries will vie for the most coveted Wynn Signature Best Wine of China Trophy, plus 27 other category awards. These will be decided through a blind test, where competitors will be judged based on a tiered scoring system.

Award-winning wineries will also be invited to showcase their wines at national masterclasses, industry and consumer tastings, media tastings, and Wynn’s international showcases, allowing them to elevate their brand to the global stage.

Stay tuned for more details about the “Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards” by visiting Wynn Resorts’ website.