MACAO, May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Sands® Macao celebrated its 20th anniversary with a
ceremony at the hotel and entertainment complex's outdoor fountain
Thursday, marking two decades since its 2004 opening ushered in a
period of monumental growth for Sands China and for Macao.
When the highly anticipated Sands Macao opened its doors on
May 18, 2004, the excitement brought
about by parent company Las Vegas Sands' first property in
Macao drew a colossal crowd eager
to be the first to experience the luxurious new landmark.
Twenty years later, Sands Macao records millions of visits
annually, after having paved the way for its sister properties
across the water on the Cotai Strip – The Venetian®
Macao, The Plaza®
Macao, The Londoner®
Macao, and The Parisian Macao –
which connect to form an integrated resort city housed under one
roof, attracting visitors from around the world. Together, Sands
China's five properties have recorded over 950 million visits since
2004.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Wilfred
Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd., said:
"With our extensive presence in Macao spanning over two decades, Sands China
takes immense pride in bearing witness to and actively
participating in the flourishing development of this remarkable
city. Together, we script an indelible chapter in history. The
grand inauguration of Sands Macao in 2004 served as the pivotal
moment in Macao's illustrious era
of tourism. Drawing inspiration from the triumphant integrated
resort model of Las Vegas, we
subsequently embarked on a transformative journey that reshaped the
Cotai skyline, effectively materialising the visionary aspirations
of our esteemed founder, Mr. Sheldon G.
Adelson. Sands Macao is
unequivocally where it all began.
"Allow me to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Central
People's Government, the Macao SAR Government, and the diverse
sectors of society. Sands China
brims with confidence in the future of Macao. Guided by the exceptional leadership of
the two governments and fortified by the unwavering support of
society at large, we shall persist in our pursuit of innovation,
unveiling novel experiences for residents and tourists alike.
Furthermore, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the promotion
of Macao's moderate economic
diversification."
With Sands Macao having set a rapid pace of development 20 years
ago, Sands China has since grown in parallel with the growth of
Macao as a world centre of tourism
and leisure. Today, the company's portfolio of properties features
over 12,000 hotel rooms and suites, 150 dining options, the
region's premier meetings and conventions destination, more than
720 duty-free shops, and superstar entertainment at two arenas and
four theatres.
Thursday's celebration theme featured a mesmerising nod to the
original entertainment that captivated guests at the opening of
Sands Macao 20 years ago, highlighted by stunning burlesque
costumes and spectacular song and dance sequences. Local singer
German Ku and London's West End artist Kayleigh Stephenson delivered outstanding
performances, including a memorable duet, accompanied by a dazzling
pyrotechnic display, all fully choreographed to a musical score
illuminating the Sands Macao's facade, providing lively
entertainment for invited guests, local residents, and
visitors.
Later, during the gala dinner, a delightful medley of Moulin
Rouge-inspired songs filled the air. Guests were treated to
multi-platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones, who have
headlined many prestigious events including Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. They delivered some
show-stopping feel-good classics, adding to the festive atmosphere
of the evening.
In addition to the ceremony, Sands China commemorated Sands
Macao's 20th anniversary with a series of internal celebrations
with staff in April and May – including more than 1,200 of the
company's founding team members – in honour of their dedication,
professionalism and contributions to the success of the company. By
the end of 2024, over 15,000 team members will have reached their
10-year service anniversary milestones; among them, more than 6,600
and 1,500 will have served the company for more than 15 and 20
years, respectively. These statistics show how Sands China, as a
company rooted in Macao, has made
sure to nurture the development of its team members alongside the
growth of the company.
The company extended its celebration to the wider community by
hosting members of Fuhong Society of Macau on May 10,
where 80 Sands Cares Ambassadors and Fuhong members joined hands to
complete an artwork on the theme of Sands Macao's 20th anniversary
– in the hope of promoting the spirit of community inclusion.
As the first Las Vegas-style entertainment property in
Macao, Sands Macao laid solid
ground for the success of Sands China Ltd. and the Cotai Strip.
With Sands Macao and Sands China's integrated resorts on the Cotai
Strip, the company is committed to transforming Macao into a world centre of tourism and
leisure.
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About Sands China Ltd.
Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in
the Cayman Islands with limited
liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
(HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of
integrated resorts in Macao. The
Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The
Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao,
The Parisian Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The
Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the
Macao peninsula. The Company's
portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business
attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting
and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping
malls; world-class entertainment at the Cotai Arena, The Londoner
Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner
Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet
ferry service between Hong Kong
and Macao. The Company's Cotai
Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of
tourism and leisure. Sands China
is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands
Corp. (NYSE: LVS).
For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.
Media contacts:
Corporate Communications, Venetian
Macau Limited
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo
Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo
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