31st July, 2003 Macau SAR

AJ Hackett Macau Tower is proud to announce today the official launch of Skywalk X, the latest creation by adventure maestro AJ Hackett, who now takes the concept of Skywalk to a brand new level of exhilaration.

Double World-Firsts

Since the formation of the joint venture between AJ Hackett and Shun Tak Holdings, eight unique urban adventures specially designed for the Tower have attracted thousands of visitors to share the excitement ranging from taking a casual stroll around the Tower's pod to the ultimate test of stamina by climbing vertically up and down the Tower mast. This summer, Skywalk X takes the adventurers to walk on the outer rim of the Tower with a height exposure of 233 metres above ground. A holder of two world's first, Skywalk X is an outdoor walk offering the utmost height exposure while the application of an overhead rail safety system is the first of its kind.

Must Walk the Walk Before Talk the Talk

Skywalk X takes those adventurous up to 233 metres for an exhilarating stroll along the outer rim 1.4 metres wide. No handrail at all, participants will feel the thrilling altitude without a single interference of glass wall or grate. This brand new adventure welcomes group experience of up to a maximum of 20 participants. Anyone ready for beating the fear will find Skywalk X a rewarding challenge.

Safety First

Safety is the number one priority behind the development of each AJ Hackett- designed adventure. At Skywalk X, safety is guaranteed by a world-first overhead rail system with material and facilities imported from France. Participant will wear harness and safety belt that links with the overhead rail system, making the X experience absolutely free and well-controlled.

AJ Hackett and Macau Tower

AJ Hackett Macau Tower is a joint venture between AJ Hackett and Shun Tak Holdings; and it is Hackett's first and only destination in the Greater China region. Hackett has been very pleased with bringing an exciting array of activities to the tourists and locals in Macau. As in other operations throughout the world, all adventures available at AJ Hackett Macau Tower maintain a flawless safety record.

About Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre

The Macau Tower is the 10th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The 338-metre Tower anchoring four public levels of outlets includes a revolving restaurant, a lounge, a double-height Observation Lounge and an Outdoor Observation Deck. The Convention & Entertainment Centre houses world-class meeting and exhibition facilities. The Macau Tower, managed and operated by Shun Tak Holdings Limited ("Shun Tak"), was inaugurated in December 2001.

About AJ Hackett

AJ Hackett is the inventor of commercial bungy jumping. He developed the latex rubber cords that are now used all over the world to bounce and dangle headfirst jumpers. He tested the idea with trial jumps, and then leapt off the Eiffel Tower to prove it could be done. Over a million people had participated the commercial jumps operated by AJ Hackett with zero fatality. For details on AJ Hackett, please visit www.aj-hackett.com.

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For more details:
Visit the Macau Tower website at www.macautower.com.mo or contact:

Janet Tong - PR and Communications Manager,
Tel. (852) 2859 4823 Fax. (852) 2549 3204
janettong@shuntakhospitality.com

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