Sands Shopping Carnival kicks off, supports local SMEs

The 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival kicked off on Thursday at The Venetian Macao, featuring more than 580 booths, with 325 booths dedicated to local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd., said at the opening ceremony that the event has seen 420,000 visitations over the past editions and created a total of around 2,800 exhibition booths.

This year’s edition spans four consecutive days from 18-21 July at Cotai Expo Halls A and B, presenting 9 exhibition zones across 21,000 square meters.

Visitors can explore a selection of over 260,000 products, including special daily MOP1 products and discounts of up to 90 percent off regular prices.

“We have increased the number of SME booths to 325, reaching an all-time high. Furthermore, the number of participating community organizations has climbed year after year, encompassing various areas such as culture and creativity, and food and beverage,” Wilfred Wong said.