Macau: Wine & Gourmet Asia 2009 will be held for the third time from October 22-24, 2009

Macau.com, the leading online destination marketing and travel company in Macau, has been appointed official travel company for Wine & Gourmet Asia 2009 for the second consecutive year.

As one of the largest international trade events dedicated to fine wine, gourmet and hospitality industry in Macau as well as the Asia Pacific region, Wine & Gourmet Asia 2009 will be held for the third time from October 22-24, 2009. The event, which will take place at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel, is an ideal networking platform for the region's hospitality industry leaders as well as gourmands and wine enthusiasts.

Last year's Wine & Gourmet Asia 2008 expo enticed over 140 exhibitors and 7000 visitors from some 16 countries and regions participating. Top chefs, sommeliers and winemakers were present to showcase the cuisine and beverages from their respective regions. This unique concept of an all-inclusive trade event presented more networking and showcasing opportunities for exhibitors to visitors.

As Wine & Gourmet Asia's official travel partner, Macau.com is offering participants and exhibitors exclusive travel deals for hotels in Macau, hotels in Hong Kong, hotels in Shenzhen, hotels in Zhuhai and hotels in Guangzhou at special rates. A customized Wine & Gourmet Asia microsite on Macau.com will also provide comprehensive travel and event information, along with exclusive eNewsletters containing the latest hot deals for leisure activities and F&B outlets in Macau.

"We are delighted to partner with Wine & Gourmet Asia again this year; it is a strong testament to our high and consistent level of service quality." says Christina Siaw, Macau.com's CEO. She adds: "We will continue to organize the best deals on accommodation in Macau for all participants, along with a comprehensive view of Macau as a vibrant city with world-class entertainment, as well as more Hong Kong hotels and travel choices in Hong Kong and Southern China for overseas visitors".

Michael Dreyer, Asia Pacific Vice President of Koelnmesse - the organizer of Wine & Gourmet Asia comments, "Wine & Gourmet Asia is the only dedicated international trade fair for the high-end food, beverage and hospitality industry in Asia. We are very conscientious of the partners we work with to provide a high quality experience on all aspects for our participants. Macau.com is a choice partner for travel and accommodation; we are pleased to work together again."