Monday. 31 December. 2007. 9:05 am
The US$2.4 billion resort finally swings opens its doors.
Originally Published on Butterboom.com: AUGUST 28, 2007
It’s been years in the making, but The Venetian Macao (Yes, they spell it with an “o” not a “u”) opens today on schedule as the 27th casino in Macau. We posted about an early bird special earlier this month, but all 3,000 rooms are booked up for the rest of the month. But can they keep that momentum? We’ll bet that we’ll be privvy to more “Special Deals” in the months to come, but it will definitely be a weekend hotspot for Hong Kongers for the next few months with not only 850 gaming tables and over 4,000 slot machines but entertainment and fancy restaurants as well.
Also in Venetian news, the big tennis match between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras in November has been sold out in about 2 weeks time. Good job bringing in international sports superstars to get more Hong Kong people, and no doubt people from around the region, to come and have a look and spread the word of mouth about the new resort destination.
Thursday. 27 December. 2007. 12:06 pm
Duties are lowered so head out for a drink this weekend.
ORIGINAL BUTTERBOOM.COM PUBLISH DATE: MARCH 2, 2007
Not only are we getting tax rebates this year, but the beer and wine duty has been cut – that means imported booze into Hong Kong gets taxed less and then those savings are passed onto the consumers.
While you shouldn’t expect half-price drinks all over town some Lan Kwai Fong bars have already cut the price on beer by 7% and wine by up to 15% so if you are still cashflow positive after the holidays, in your stock investments and from all the Lai See you have received its time to hit a Watson’s Wine Cellar or just hit your favorite bar for some tasty bevvy’s this weekend!
The cut in wine and beer duties could lower the price of a bottle of wine in Hong Kong by about 29 percent if passed on to consumers, according to Bloomberg calculations. Tang, a known red-wine collector, told reporters he wasn’t thinking of himself, pointing out the city has the highest alcohol tax in the region.
We wish you speedy recovery from your hangovers on Monday!
Thursday. 27 December. 2007. 12:04 pm
UK sushi to open in the Landmark
ORIGINAL BUTTERBOOM.COM PUBLISH DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2007
Contemporary sushi restaurant Zuma is opening shop in The Landmark this spring bringing a new style Japanese restaurant into a revitalizing Landmark. It’s slick and sparse layout brings a more western feel to the typical Japanese design and it will no doubt follow its London big brother in pricing when it opens.
Some reviews of the London restaurant are here, here and here.
Thursday. 27 December. 2007. 12:03 pm
Gulfstream available in Hong Kong!
ORIGINAL BUTTERBOOM.COM PUBLISH DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2007
Forget the Ferrari or the Aston Martin or even the yacht – here’s the real Hong Kong status symbol. Gulfstream – the 50-year old maker of customized aircrafts – is now in Hong Kong. And really, this is the ultimate place to have a personal plane, you can shoot off to Phuket or Cebu as easily as taking a ferry to Macau. Ok sure the Gulfstream 500 series can set you back US$38-45 million and you can read this to see how much just the operating cost is.
Check out the website here or call them in Hong Kong at 2918-1600
Friday. 21 December. 2007. 10:16 am
2008 marks 35 years in Hong Kong for the hotel.
That is the view of Hong Kong Island from a window in The Excelsior. 2008 marks the 35th year the hotel has been part of the Causeway Bay skyline and they are offering some special deals to commemorate:
From 1 January to 31 December 2008, for just USD 350 per night, with a minimum stay of two consecutive nights, The Excelsior Anniversary Package includes:
• Accommodation in a deluxe harbour view room
• Daily American buffet breakfast for two persons at Café on the 1st
• Round trip limousine (Mercedes Benz S320) airport transfers
• HKD 300 dining credit per day
• Welcome amenities
• Free use of the gymnasium, steam and sauna facilities in the fitness centre
For sporting fans, a Rugby Sevens upgrade will be available between 27 to 30 March 2008. With a supplement of USD 210 per room per night guests can enjoy the following extra benefits:
• Two Dickens Bar Rugby shirts per stay
• Two Dickens Bar standard drink coupons per stay
Check availability at the Excelsior website here or call 2894 8888 to book.
Wednesday. 19 December. 2007. 10:07 am
Next big casino is now open for business.
If you’ve passed through the Cross-Harbour Tunnel in the last few weeks you know that the MGM Grand Macau is opening and it did so last night:
MGM Grand Macau, half-owned by MGM Mirage and half by Pansy Ho, daughter of the original Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho, joins its rivals in trying to attract the seemingly endless hordes of Chinese gamblers from across the border.
Built on prime waterfront, the 1.25 billion-dollar casino resort features 600 rooms and a casino with around 385 table games, 890 slot machines and 16 private gaming salons.
It is not on the same scale as the gargantuan Venetian, which opened in August targeting the mass market and boasting 870 gaming tables and 3,400 slot machines on floors as big as three football pitches.
Another stop if you are visiting Macau over the holidays. Check out their site here with room rates and things to do.
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