Las Vegas in Asia

It is not brand new news, but more and more information is emerging on Las Vegas moving to Macau. I enjoyed my three visits to Macau, but must admit there is little to do there. Plus the casinos were a bit outdated. However that is changing and going to change quickly.

Las Vegas is moving into town and with it the local hotels are updating as well. In the coming year(s) you will see The Venetian Macau, MGM Grand Macau and the Wynn Macau. This is only 3 of the 8 hotel/casinos opening in the next 3 years. Plus, I understand the 11 exisitng hotels will be doing some updating. Business like this should increase the popularity of Macau in the region. See the hotels.

The English left their mark on Hong Kong. The Portuguese left thier mark on Macau. So, if you get a chance go see the best of both worlds while entering Asia. Go see the Ruins of Saint Paul's chuch (a Jesuit church built in the 17th century) which is connect to a wonderful museum: Museu de Macau. See the many fortress' if that is your thing or take in a few temples and the beautiful gardens found through out the island. There are many other wonderful things to see as you stroll Senado Square.

PS: there are strict dress codes in Macau. Make sure you dress business casual. I guess it the way to keep the local beggers and prostitues out of the hotels and casino floor. Then again the Chinese gamble very quitely and differently then the west. It will be interesting to see how the Las Vegas hotel change the image of gambling-style in asia.