The 5th annual Sands Shopping Carnival, held July 18-21, 2024, at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, drew a record 120,000 visitors. Organized by Sands China, the event featured over 580 booths, including 325 for SMEs. The carnival offered nine exhibition zones, family entertainment, and community service organization participation. New additions included a kids talent show and a Hanfu styling contest, attracting participants from the Greater Bay Area. The event supported local businesses, promoted environmental stewardship, and aligned with Macao SAR government’s economic revival efforts. Dr. Wilfred Wong, Sands China’s executive vice chairman, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting local SMEs and growing together with them.
Il 5° Sands Shopping Carnival, tenutosi dal 18 al 21 luglio 2024 presso il Cotai Expo del Venetian Macao, ha registrato un record di 120.000 visitatori. Organizzato da Sands China, l’evento ha presentato oltre 580 stand, di cui 325 per le PMI. Il carnevale ha offerto nove aree espositive, intrattenimento per famiglie e la partecipazione di organizzazioni di servizio alla comunità. Tra le nuove aggiunte c’erano un talent show per bambini e un concorso di styling Hanfu, che hanno attratto partecipanti dall’Area della Grande Baia. L’evento ha supportato le imprese locali, promosso la tutela ambientale e si è allineato agli sforzi di ripresa economica del governo della Regione Amministrativa Speciale di Macao. Dr. Wilfred Wong, vicepresidente esecutivo di Sands China, ha sottolineato l’impegno dell’azienda nel supportare le PMI locali e crescere insieme a loro.
El 5° Sands Shopping Carnival, realizado del 18 al 21 de julio de 2024 en el Cotai Expo del Venetian Macao, atrajo un récord de 120,000 visitantes. Organizado por Sands China, el evento contó con más de 580 puestos, incluidos 325 para pymes. El carnaval ofreció nueve zonas de exhibición, entretenimiento familiar y la participación de organizaciones de servicio comunitario. Las novedades incluyeron un concurso de talentos para niños y un concurso de estilismo Hanfu, que atrajo a participantes de la Gran Área de la Bahía. El evento apoyó a las empresas locales, promovió la responsabilidad ambiental y se alineó con los esfuerzos de recuperación económica del gobierno de la RAE de Macao. Dr. Wilfred Wong, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Sands China, enfatizó el compromiso de la empresa de apoyar a las pymes locales y crecer junto a ellas.
제5회 Sands Shopping Carnival가 2024년 7월 18일부터 21일까지 마카오 베네시안의 코타이 엑스포에서 개최되었으며, 역대 최대인 120,000명의 방문객을 기록했습니다. Sands China가 주최한 이번 행사에는 580개 이상의 부스가 있으며, 그 중 325개는 중소기업을 위한 것이었습니다. 이 카니발은 9개의 전시 구역, 가족 오락 및 지역 사회 서비스 조직의 참여를 제공했습니다. 어린이 장기자랑과 한푸 스타일링 대회가 새롭게 추가되어 대만 대만 지역에서 참가자들을 끌어모았습니다. 이 행사는 지역 기업을 지원하고 환경 보호를 촉진하며, 마카오 특별 행정구 정부의 경제 회복 노력과 일치했습니다. Dr. Wilfred Wong Sands China의 부회장은 지역 중소기업을 지원하고 함께 성장하겠다는 회사의 약속을 강조했습니다.
Le 5ème Sands Shopping Carnival, qui s’est tenu du 18 au 21 juillet 2024 au Cotai Expo du Venetian Macao, a attiré un nombre record de 120 000 visiteurs. Organisé par Sands China, l’événement présentait plus de 580 stands, dont 325 pour les PME. Le carnaval offrait neuf zones d’exposition, des activités ludiques pour les familles et la participation d’organisations de services communautaires. Parmi les nouveautés figuraient un concours de talents pour enfants et un concours de stylisme Hanfu, attirant des participants de la Grande Baie. L’événement soutenait les entreprises locales, promouvait la protection de l’environnement et s’alignait sur les efforts de relance économique du gouvernement de la RAS de Macao. Dr. Wilfred Wong, vice-président exécutif de Sands China, a souligné l’engagement de l’entreprise à soutenir les PME locales et à croître à leurs côtés.
Der 5. Sands Shopping Carnival, der vom 18. bis 21. Juli 2024 im Cotai Expo des Venetian Macao stattfand, zog mit 120.000 Besuchern einen Rekord an. Organisiert von Sands China umfasste die Veranstaltung über 580 Stände, darunter 325 für KMU. Der Karneval bot neun Ausstellungszonen, Familienunterhaltung und die Teilnahme von gemeinnützigen Organisationen. Neuheiten umfassten eine Talentshow für Kinder und einen Hanfu-Styling-Wettbewerb, die Teilnehmer aus dem Großraum Bay Area anzogen. Die Veranstaltung unterstützte lokale Unternehmen, förderte den Umweltschutz und stimmte mit den wirtschaftlichen Wiederbelebungsanstrengungen der Regierung von Macao SAR überein. Dr. Wilfred Wong, der stellvertretende Vorsitzende von Sands China, betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens zur Unterstützung lokaler KMU und des gemeinsamen Wachstums mit ihnen.
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- Record attendance of 120,000 visitors, highest since the event’s inception
- Increased number of booths to over 580, with 325 dedicated to SMEs
- Expansion of event scope with new attractions like kids talent show and Hanfu styling contest
- Continued support for local businesses and SMEs in Macao
- Integration of community service organizations and environmental initiatives
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2024 / Sands China’s long-standing commitment to advancing local businesses is most notably headlined by the annual Sands Shopping Carnival, which offers a free platform for Macao businesses, including small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Sands retailers, to showcase their goods and services to the community.
The fifth annual Sands Shopping Carnival held July 18-21 at The Venetian® Macao’s Cotai Expo was another resounding success, drawing 120,000 visitors – the highest number since the event’s inception. Guests enjoyed a wide array of shopping opportunities, performances and activities for all ages over the four-day extravaganza.
Introduced by Sands China in 2020 to help spur business recovery during the pandemic, the Sands Shopping Carnival is the largest sales event in Macao.
The 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival offered more than 580 booths, with 325 booths dedicated to SMEs, another record for the event. Nine exhibition zones featured Sands retailers, household products, parenting and family goods and services, gourmet food and wine, a food court, green living products, Macao cultural and creative items, play and fun activities, and Macao specialties and souvenirs.
Family entertainment is a hallmark of the Sands Shopping Carnival, which this year included the popular BOC Smart Kids Presents: Little Master Chef Workshop, a food-prep and decorating activity led by Sands China’s food and beverage team. More than 530 children and parents prepared tacos, spring rolls, sushi and more. Two new additions to the event lineup – the Bank of Communications Presents – Rising Stars: 2024 Kids Talent Showdown and the ICBC ePay Presents: National Essence: Hanfu Styling Contest – attracted participants from the Greater Bay Area, adding spectacular entertainment to the carnival.
As in past carnivals, Sands China integrated community service organizations throughout the four-day event. In the carnival’s food court, four social enterprises that offer vocational training for their clients sold food and drinks. Macau’s oldest charity, Tung Sin Tong, offered herbal tea and soup packs in the gourmet food and wine zone. In addition, 10 community organizations showcased their goods and services in the Macao cultural and creative zone.
Participation in the Sands Shopping Carnival provided community service organizations with visibility, as well as created job opportunities for their service recipients.
Sands Cares Ambassadors, Sands China’s Team Member volunteer corps, accompanied beneficiaries of community service organizations to experience the event’s attractions, which included taking clients of the Caritas Macau Fountain of Love and Joy Integrated Family Service Center to enjoy go-karting and game booths. Ambassadors also facilitated the participation of parents and children from the Macau Child Development Association in the BOC Smart Kids Presents: Little Master Chef Workshop.
As was done at last year’s carnival, Sands China offered a unique opportunity for Macau Special Olympics members to role-play as news reporters and editors who conducted interviews, took photographs, captured video, and then wrote, edited and produced carnival news reports.
The Sands Shopping Carnival also promotes Sands’ focus on environmental stewardship, which was spearheaded by the Sands ECO360 team at the event. Sands Cares Accelerator member Green Future and Sands ECO360 ambassadors demonstrated effective methods for recycling cardboard, plastic and metal to exhibitors. In addition, items such as used laundry baskets and weight scales were provided as free giveaways to visitors who made purchases from local businesses at the carnival.
“Over these five years, we have maintained a steadfast partnership with the Macao SAR Government, the Macao Chamber of Commerce, and other supporting entities, providing relentless support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the Sands Shopping Carnival,” Dr. Wilfred Wong, Sands China’s executive vice chairman, said. “This year also marks the momentous 20th anniversary of Sands Macao. As a long-standing pillar of Macao’s business landscape, we have deep ties with the local community. Our commitment to supporting local SMEs is unwavering, and we embrace the philosophy of growing with SMEs.”
The 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival supports the Macao SAR government’s economic revival efforts. Sands China’s co-organizer was the Macao Chamber of Commerce, and the company received the full support of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, the Macao Government Tourism Office, and the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute. The carnival was sponsored by BOC Macau, ICBC (Macau), Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Macau Branch, and BNU.
To learn more about Sands’ commitment to creating growth opportunities for local businesses in its host regions, read the company’s latest ESG report: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/.
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FAQ
When and where was the 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival held?
The 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival was held from July 18-21 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo.
How many visitors attended the 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival?
The 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival drew 120,000 visitors, the highest number since the event’s inception.
How many booths were featured at the 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival?
The 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival offered more than 580 booths, with 325 booths dedicated to SMEs.
What new attractions were added to the 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival?
Two new additions were the Bank of Communications Presents – Rising Stars: 2024 Kids Talent Showdown and the ICBC ePay Presents: National Essence: Hanfu Styling Contest.
How does the Sands Shopping Carnival support local businesses in Macao?
The Sands Shopping Carnival provides a free platform for Macao businesses, including SMEs and Sands retailers, to showcase their goods and services to the community.