Friday, 23 August 2013

VERSACE AND SJM ANNOUNCE THE PALAZZO VERSACE IN MACAU








Gianni Versace S.p.A. (“Versace”) and Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (“SJM”) announced today that they have signed an agreement to open a hotel bearing the trademark “Palazzo Versace” as part of SJM’s integrated casino resort in Cotai, Macau.

 

Palazzo Versace Macau will be the first luxury five star hotel in Macau to be designed by one of the world’s leading fashion houses, and the first Palazzo Versace in Asia.

 

A press conference will be held on Thursday 5th September at the Grand Lisboa Hotel in Macau, to disclose additional information.

 

”We are excited to open a Palazzo Versace hotel in Macau, and we are delighted to partner with SJM, such a prestigious player in the industry” said Mr. Gian Giacomo Ferraris, Chief Executive Officer of Versace. “The hotel and interior design business is very important to us as it is part of the brand’s history and we have invaluable know-how coming from major projects in Australia and Dubai among others. We are committed to further develop this business and, as Versace is enjoying great momentum, we continue to evaluate new opportunities in various parts of the world.”

 

Commenting on the tie-up, Dr. Ambrose So, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SJM, said, “We are delighted to partner with Versace to bring their commitment to luxury and beauty to SJM’s resort project in Cotai, Macau. The combined expertise of Versace and SJM will create an unforgettable hospitality experience for Macau’s visitors which will enhance Macau’s role as a world-class leisure and tourism destination.”

www.versace.com


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