HONG KONG, 29 June, 2010 – Vivienne Tam, prominent fashion designer and Mandarin Oriental ‘fan’, joined João Manuel Costa Antunes, Director of Macau’s Government Tourist Office and senior executives from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hongkong Land and Shun Tak Holdings today at a colourful ceremony and ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the stunning new 213-room Mandarin Oriental, Macau.

A festive lion dance and fire crackers were followed by private guest tours of the hotel and a celebratory dine around experience at the hotel’s chic restaurant and bar, Vida Rica.

Mandarin Oriental, Macau is the most luxurious and stylish hotel in the enclave with panoramic views of Taipa Island, Nam Van Lake, Macau Tower and the hills of the South China coastline. The hotel has a holistic Spa at Mandarin Oriental, a comprehensive fitness centre, temperature controlled outdoor swimming pool, a range of stylish event space and the vibrant Vida Rica restaurant and bar, which is set to be the place to ‘see and be seen’.

Speaking at the ceremony, Martin Schnider, General Manager said: “I believe that today’s opening will bring a new dimension of luxury to this exciting city and we are delighted to welcome all of you to the warmth of Mandarin Oriental, Macau.”

Andrew Hirst, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Operations Director, Asia added: “The achievement of today’s events could not have happened without the vision, commitment and dedication of our partners, and I would like to particularly thank Shun Tak Holdings and HongKong Land, the owners of this magnificent property for their passion in creating this landmark hotel in Macau.”

The hotel’s opening package rates start from HKD2,188 per night. This includes one complimentary consecutive night’s accommodation or a dining or spa credit valued at MOP388. Reservations can be made through Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s on-line reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com or by contacting the Group’s worldwide sales and reservation offices, or by phoning Mandarin Oriental, Macau directly on +853 8805 8822, or e-mailing momac-reservations@mohg.com. 

About Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Mandarin Oriental, Macau is ideally situated in the heart of Macau’s business, entertainment and high-end retail districts, offering easy access to all major tourist sites and transport hubs.  Both Macau International Airport and the Macau-China border are 10 minutes by car, while the Hong Kong-Macau ferry terminal is just a short five-minute drive away.  From here, Hong Kong’s airport can be directly accessed by ferry in 45 minutes and Central Hong Kong in just one hour.