Melco China Resorts tops out first phase of Yabuli Resort vacation homes

YABULI, China , Sept. 17 /CNW/ - Melco China Resorts (Holding) Limited (TSXV: MCG) ("Melco China Resorts", "MCR" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has topped out the first 71 homes at its Yabuli Resort. An official ceremony marking the occasion of completing all shell and roof structures for the only luxury, ski in ski out resort homes in all of China was attended by senior executives of the Company, Heilongjiang provincial government dignitaries, and members of the business community.

"We are very excited that we have been able to progress the construction of these exceptional vacation homes," commented Graham Kwan , CEO of MCR. "We are currently in discussions with a number of prospective buyers. These homes are the first of their kind being offered in China and we anticipate interest will build as we move through our first full ski season at Yabuli with all of our new, first class amenities and resort facilities."

In February 2009 , MCR's Yabuli Resort was awarded Best Resort Makeover in all of Asia by TIME Magazine following the completion of the new hotels, spa, dining and ski facilities at the Yabuli Resort at the beginning of this year. The resort vacation homes are sited as premier slope side accommodations and have direct access to all of the resort's new amenities. Homes average 275 square metres (3,000 square feet), over three levels, with both three and four bedroom configurations, European kitchens, open plan living and dining areas, and expansive windows and decks overlooking the resort. Buyers can select from three different interior options.

About Melco China Resorts

Melco China Resorts is the premier developer of four season destination ski resorts in China . Melco China Resorts is transforming existing China ski properties into world-class, four seasons luxury mountain resorts with excellent real estate investment opportunities for discerning buyers. In February 2009 the Company's Yabuli Resort was awarded Best Resort Makeover in Asia by TIME Magazine. Melco China Resorts' leadership team boasts a proven record of resort development success both internationally and in China . www.melcochinaresorts.com

    
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