Sands Resorts Macao will serve as Platinum Sponsor at the 14th Annual Meetings Arabia & Luxury Travel (MALT) Congress 2026. The event takes place at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on 11–12 February and brings together travel leaders from across the Middle East to examine luxury and MICE travel.
The congress provides a platform for travel planners to learn how Sands Resorts Macao combines scale with cultural experiences for Middle East travellers.
Stephanie Tanpure, Vice President of Sales at Sands Resorts Macao, emphasizes the significance of the partnership: “Our continued association with MALT connects Middle East travel stakeholders with destinations genuinely ready to deliver at scale. For Sands Resorts Macao, this aligns closely with our vision of positioning Macao as a natural extension of Middle East long-haul luxury travel, supported by seamless access, world-class infrastructure, and culturally aware hospitality. Macao’s internationalization strategy recognizes the Middle East for its outbound growth and appetite for premium, experience-led travel.”
Sands Resorts Macao will demonstrate how its integrated resorts respond to Middle East traveller expectations. The properties combine MICE facilities with leisure, wellness, dining and entertainment options. Attendees will see how Macao functions as a luxury destination through its venues, logistics capabilities and cultural programmes. The destination connects to the Gulf through Hong Kong with established flight routes.
Tanpure adds: “At MALT 2026, we are excited to present Sands Resorts Macao as a destination that perfectly blends scale, luxury, and ease of access, three priorities for Middle East planners today. Our resorts are designed to host large international conferences while still offering highly personalized experiences. For leisure travelers, Macao goes beyond the usual long-haul options, offering a rich mix of culture, world-class dining, entertainment, shopping, and Portuguese heritage.”
Sands Resorts Macao has worked with MALT for several years. This partnership has built relationships with regional decision-makers and shown the destination’s capacity to manage large, complex programmes. Macao offers visa-free access through Hong Kong. Emirates and Etihad operate multiple daily flights to the region.
Tanpure continues: “Through years of collaboration with MALT, Sands Resorts Macao has built trust and continuity in the region, engaging directly with decision-makers and highlighting its readiness to deliver complex, high-value programmes. Macao meets these demands with visa-free access via Hong Kong and multiple daily flights from Emirates and Etihad, visiting Macao is smooth and hassle-free. We’re not just offering luxury, but meaningful experiences that combine business, leisure, and lifestyle, all in one journey.”
The MALT 2026 programme will cover destination infrastructure, venue capabilities for large groups, logistics for delegations, cultural and dining experiences, and travel options extending into Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
Looking ahead, Tanpure concludes: “Through platforms like MALT, Sands Resorts Macao aims to connect Middle East travel planners with experiences that combine scale, sophistication, and seamless access, helping shape the future of global travel in a way that is innovative and tailored to the region’s most discerning travellers.”
Sidh NC, organiser of MALT 2026, says: “Attendees at MALT 2026 will experience the future of destination design, explore iconic venues, and see how large-scale events can be delivered seamlessly. The programme also features curated cultural, dining, and entertainment experiences, with effortless extensions into Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.”
Sands Resorts Macao will use MALT 2026 to engage with Middle East travel professionals and present Macao’s position in the long-haul luxury market.
