Shop Till You Drop at Asia's Billion Dollar Brand Sale

Doors Open to the Public from Midday Today

HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shopping for the latest designer items was on the cards for the thousands of people who made their way to The Venetian^® Macao-Resort-Hotel for the first day of Asia's Billion Dollar Brand Sale. The annual signature event, which runs from 5 - 7 November, was launched last night with an exclusive VIP event. A long queue of guests waited outside for hours before the doors opened, eager to grab the amazing discounts off their favorite designer brands.

Mr. David Sylvester, Senior Vice President of Retail Development Asia, Las Vegas Sands Corp officiated at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Guests rushing through the doors to the shopping sale of the year at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel.

Held at The Venetian^® Macao's CotaiExpo™ Hall D, Asia's Billion Dollar Brand Sale is a unique event in Asia; over 170 designer brands put their luxury goods on sale at unprecedented discounts of up to 90 percent. Now in its second year, Asia's Billion Dollar Brand Sale is open to the public from 5 - 7 November, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Visitors to Asia's Billion Dollar Brand Sales will also have a chance to win some fabulous prizes in the daily lucky draw. No matter shopaholics or designer brand addicts, this is an event not to be missed!

About The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel

The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel is Macao's first integrated resort featuring stunning replicas of the famous canals and architectural icons of Venice, Italy. The Venetian Macao features 3,000 suites, 1.2 million square feet of convention and meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat CotaiArena™ designed for world-class sports events and electrifying entertainment. Also at The Venetian Macao is an impressive, 1,800-seat ZAiA™ Theater for the spectacular Cirque du Soleil® production; more than 30 renowned restaurants; the MALO CLINIC Health & Wellness, the incredibly fun QUBE indoor playground and more than 300 retailers at The Grand Canal Shoppes. Outdoor recreation areas include swimming pools and cabanas, a mini golf course and gondola rides at the outdoor lagoon.