Among best and brightest of Asia-Pacific travel industry

(Macao, Oct. 15, 2014) – The Venetian® Macao has been voted the Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2014. The honour reflects solid industry recognition by event planners and conference organisers for this meetings destination, demonstrating The Venetian Macao's uninterrupted commitment to service excellence and its premium facilities.

“Receiving this distinctive award is an honour for us; it demonstrates the success of our efforts to deliver the best experience to our clients, while we strengthen Macao's position as the premier destination for business and leisure travellers in the region and contribute to the development of the MICE industry here,” said Ciaran Carruthers, Senior Vice President and Director of Venetian and Plaza Operations, Sands China Ltd.  “We will continue to strive for the best, and to further cement Macao's position as the leading meetings destination in Asia.”

This latest recognition is the 11th time TTG has awarded The Venetian Macao. The integrated resort has also won the award for Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Macau in the annual TTG China Travel Awards for seven years running. In addition, it was voted Best New Hotel in Macau in the TTG China Travel Awards 2008, and Best Integrated Resort in the TTG Travel Awards in 2008 and 2009.

The Venetian Macao is specifically designed to meet the needs of meeting planners and event organisers and its award-winning service team makes anything possible for corporate events. With over 100,000 square metres of state-of-the-art exhibition space, flexible meeting space and ballrooms, the sheer size and scale of the Cotai Expo and the Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao set them apart. The four-day Tupperware Brands Corporation Asia-Pacific conference held in February at The Venetian Macao and its sister properties Sands® Cotai Central and The Plaza™ Macao was one of the largest events for Sands China, welcoming 8,700 delegates and once again proving the unrivalled ability of this meetings destination in hosting events on a massive scale.

The coveted TTG award was given to The Venetian Macao by TTG Travel Trade Publishing at the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2014 Ceremony & Gala Dinner Oct. 2 in Bangkok, Thailand. Winners were voted for by the readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG India, TTGmice, TTGassociations, TTG-BTmice China, TTGassociations and TTG Asia Luxury.

TTG Travel Trade Publishing is regarded as one of the world's most influential trade publishers. The TTG Travel Awards is reputed as the most coveted and influential awards to be won in the region's travel industry.

The Venetian Macao seamlessly combines state-of-the-art facilities, world-class entertainment and experienced MICE professionals to make sure every event is a successful one. Its team of tradeshow professionals works closely with organisers to ensure visitor promotion, marketing, travel services, logistics, conference management and technical support are all seamlessly integrated into the overall planning for events.

About The Venetian® Macao

Opened in 2007, The Venetian® Macao 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 the TTG Travel Awards

The TTG Travel Awards has been recognising the best of Asia-Pacific's travel industry since 1989. This prestigious annual event honours stellar organisations and individuals in 4 categories: Travel Supplier, Travel Agency, Outstanding Achievement and Travel Hall of Fame.  This TTG Travel Trade Publishing event is proudly organised by TTG Asia, with the support of TTG China, TTG India, TTGmice, TTG-BTmice China, TTGassociations and TTG Asia Luxury.

Media contacts:

Public Relations, Venetian Macau Limited

Lily Cheng

Tel: +853 8118 2013

Email: lily.sw.cheng@sands.com.mo

Karen Lou

Tel: +853 8118 2059

Email: karen.lou@sands.com.mo