Free business platform for local SMEs and Sands retailers July 18-21 Supports Macao government's "tourism+" initiative MACAO , July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China's annual signature event, the 2024 Sands Shopping Carnival , kicked off Thursday at The Venetian ® Macao with an opening ceremony attended by representatives from the government, finance, business, and community services sectors..