NEW YORK, Apr 22, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) –Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq:MPEL), a developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities focused on the Macau market, proudly announced today that it was bestowed with the “Best Leisure Development in Asia Pacific” and “Best Leisure Development in China” awards at the International Property Awards 2010 for its flagship entertainment resort, City of Dreams.
The International Property Awards, in association with Bloomberg Television, is the world’s largest property competition.
The awards aim to identify the highest levels of achievement in property development, architecture and interior design and are world-renowned as a mark of excellence. In its 16th year, the Awards received entries from 19 countries in the Asia Pacific Region.
City of Dreams is the first Macau resort property to be honored with this distinguished award which recognizes distinctive innovation and outstanding success in leisure development.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Co-Chairman and CEO of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, said: “We are delighted to have received this recognition at the International Property Awards. The awards represent international acknowledgement of our promise to develop City of Dreams to reflect the highest level of world standards in terms of quality and innovation.
“Delivering this was a core component of our strategy to deliver visitors to Macau outstanding entertainment experiences in support of Macau’s evolution as the leading regional center for leisure and tourism.”