A (tea) blend of retail and hospitality – Q&A with Puccini's Rob Polacek

In the Galaxy Macau resort, Cha Bei offers visitors a unique space where retail mixes with hospitality like a fine tea blend.
Translating to teacup in Standard Chinese, Cha Bei draws heavily from the dainty prettiness of Victorian tea sets
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