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SUCCESS UNIVERSE GROUP LIMITED ("Success Universe" or the "Company") (formerly known as Macau Success Limited) is a listed company whose shares are traded on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange") under the stock code "00487". The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates a cruise ship and travel agencies. Success Universe's investment project Ponte 16 helps the Company to embark on a transition into a dominant player in Macau's gaming, entertainment and tourist-related industries.
Travel Business
Success Universe and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group") have travel business that spans across Asia and North America. In addition to Travel Success Limited and Travel Success (Macau) Limited which Success Universe owns and operates in Hong Kong and Macau respectively, the Group also owns 80% of the equity interest in certain companies in Canada and the United States of America ("US") which conduct the business of air travel consolidator, travel agent, tour provider and provider of related services in Canada and US (the "Jade Travel Group") following the completion of the acquisition of the Jade Travel Group in July 2008. With an extensive office network in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal in Canada and also New York in US, the Jade Travel Group offers sophisticated travel plans and tailor-made inbound and outbound tour packages to customers. Through these companies, the Group is able to provide one-stop travel services to local and multinational corporations and up-market leisure travelers.
Cruise Business
Success Universe engages in the cruise business through leasing and management of the Group's cruise ship, M.V. Macau Success, a luxury cruise ship with world-class casino and various entertainment facilities. The cruise has 230 passenger rooms and can accommodate as many as 512 passengers. The cruise ship operates on a daily basis from Hong Kong to international waters.
Ponte 16
Ponte 16 is a world-class integrated casino-entertainment resort located in the Inner Harbour of Macau, comprising a five-star luxury hotel - Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, a casino, a shopping arcade, and food and beverage facilities. Featuring a unique European theme infused with Chinese elements, Ponte 16 situates on the original location of Pier 16, which has been in operation since the early 20th century and is now one of Macau's historical landmarks. Ponte 16 is the only resort situated in Macau's Inner Habour just across a five-minute ferry ride to Wanzai, Zhuhai and with close proximity to Gongbei bridge border crossing, making it conveniently accessible to tourists.
As the Group's flagship project, Ponte 16 achieved a number of milestones during the period under review. The casino operation of Ponte 16 officially commenced in February 2008. Its five-star hotel Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 and the high-limit betting area also opened in August and September in the same year respectively. As the only integrated casino-entertainment resort featuring historical and cultural elements in the Inner Harbour of Macau, Ponte 16 has been well-received by tourists from all over the world.
*Update as per the Company's Annual Report 2008.
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