After opening in phases since 2021, The Londoner Macao is now
complete, fulfilling Las Vegas Sands founder Sheldon G. Adelson's vision for the Cotai Strip
and deepening the company's commitment to Macao
MACAO, May 25, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- The Londoner® Macao was thrilled to host a grand celebration
tonight to honor the completion of the integrated resort's
ambitious redesign and usher the Cotai Strip into a new
chapter.
A bold, British-themed reimagining of the Sands®
Cotai Central integrated resort, The Londoner Macao has been
refined over the past two years in anticipation of an influx of
visitors, now that Macao is once
again open to the world.
The event, themed "The Journey Begins," also commemorated the
start of a new 10-year gaming concession for Sands China Ltd. As it
embarks on this new era, the company has reaffirmed its commitment
to Macao, its people and its
economy, pledging to invest US$3.7
billion (MOP 30.2 billion) in the city over the next
decade.
Sands China rolled out the red
carpet to welcome international celebrities and VIPs for the first
time since the Covid-19 pandemic began. David Beckham, UK soccer icon and Sands global
ambassador, was among the guests of honor, as were Macao's top officials and business
leaders.
Brilliant performances were given by China's globally renowned piano virtuoso
Lang Lang, Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., and inner
Mongolian vocalist Ayanga. Continuing the festivities, The Londoner
Macao showcased the "Be My Guest" campaign. Afterward, guests
enjoyed an intimate gala dinner, featuring a superb performance by
British jazz vocal legend Jamie
Cullum.
The grand celebration marked the culmination of Sheldon G. Adelson's vision of the Cotai Strip
as one of the world's most spectacular leisure destinations. The
late Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. saw Cotai's enormous
potential and invested in its development. The Londoner Macao,
along with all of Sands China's other resorts in Cotai, has
realized that vision while raising the benchmark for hospitality,
entertainment and gourmet experiences in Macao.
A new jewel in Cotai's crown
Offering a global take on English style, tradition and
hospitality, The Londoner Macao comprises five lavish hotels –
including the award-winning all-suite flagship, The Londoner Hotel,
and the ultra-luxurious Londoner Court – with nearly 6,000 rooms
and suites in total.
On site are three spas, four health clubs, more than 20 dining
options, boutiques from 150 world-renowned brands, and state
of-the-art conference facilities, including the new 6,000-seat The
Londoner Arena.
Uniting the lavish complex is a British design aesthetic,
inspired by everything from Mayfair clubs to Cool Britannia chic.
Among the highlights are:
- An imposing façade modeled after the Palace of
Westminster and Houses of Parliament that comes to life
in the evenings with the Londoner Light and Sound
Spectacular;
- A life-size replica of London's iconic Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) that chimes every
hour;
- A costumed "Changing of the Guard" performance inspired
by the daily ceremony at Buckingham Palace;
- A glass-covered porte-cochère entrance, modeled after a similar
feature at London's
Victoria Station;
- The Crystal Palace atrium – a version of the Victorian
design icon in glass, iron and marble with an intricate,
10-story-high ceiling; and
- A full-scale reproduction of the famed Shaftesbury Memorial
Fountain with its Anteros Statue in London's Piccadilly Circus.
With refurbishments and additions costing approximately
US$2 billion (MOP 16 billion), The
Londoner Macao is seamlessly connected to The
Parisian® Macao,
The Venetian® Macao, and The Plaza®
Macao. The result is a resort
city where the grandeur of Europe
playfully meets the pulsating life of Cotai – a combination that
delights visitors to Macao.
"Sands China has delivered on Sheldon
Adelson's vision through the ongoing development of Cotai.
Where 250 acres of empty reclaimed land once sat, we have built one
of the world's leading tourist destinations with an incredible
future ahead of it," said Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO
Robert G. Goldstein.
Goldstein added that the launch of the iconic The Londoner Macao
and additional investments in non-gaming infrastructure would play
an increasingly visible role in the future growth of Cotai. "We are
excited to fully support the Macao
government in its vision to develop a highly diversified tourism
industry through enhanced MICE offerings, new sporting and cultural
event programming, enhancements to Macao's reputation as a global City of
Gastronomy, and an embrace of the city's unique cultural
heritage."
Investing in the local community
The presence of several representatives from community groups at
The Londoner Macao's grand celebration underscores Sands China's
ongoing commitment to making the city a better place to live for
all.
The company is actively involved in corporate giving,
volunteerism, hardship alleviation, conservation and outreach
through the many programs run under Sands Cares, the global
corporate citizenship program of Las Vegas Sands. These include the
Family Health and Wellness Series, the Accelerator program to
support nonprofits, and the Ambassador program for team member
volunteerism.
Sands China also runs the Art
Talent Development Showcase and Sands Performing Arts Program and
operates Sands Gallery, which promote both established and emerging
artists. The company recently launched the Sands Resorts Incubation
Centre, which will identify promising young tech innovators and
startups and offer them the opportunity to develop their
products.
"Like our other properties, The Londoner Macao is a hub through
which we can give back to local residents," said Sands China Ltd.
President Dr. Wilfred Wong.
"Our team members will continue building on the great community
work they have been doing, and The Londoner Macao's grand
celebration signals a new chapter for our social impact projects as
well as an opportunity to deepen relationships with our local
partners. Our gratitude goes to the central and Macao governments for their continual support
and guidance, our community partners for their collaborations, and
our team members for their dedication as we strive to continue
contributing to Macao's
development as a world center of tourism and leisure."
Officiating guests at tonight's grand celebration were Mr.
Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Vice Chairman of
the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political
Consultative Conference; Mr. Lei Wai
Nong, Representative of the Chief Executive of the Macao SAR
and Secretary for Economy and Finance; Dr. Miriam Adelson, Co-founder of Las Vegas Sands
Corp.; Mr. Robert G. Goldstein,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.; Mr.
Patrick Dumont, President and Chief
Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.; Mr. David Beckham, Sands Global Ambassador; Ms.
Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes,
Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sands China Ltd.; Mr.
Grant Chum, Chief Operating Officer
and Executive Director of Sands China Ltd.; and Mr. Dave Sun, Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Sands China Ltd. and Managing Director of
Venetian Macau Limited.
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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 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.
About The Londoner® Macao
The Londoner® Macao is an integrated resort that invites
visitors on a journey through the best of British history and
culture. It incorporates five celebrated hotel brands – the The
Londoner Hotel and Londoner Court, alongside existing Conrad Macao,
Sheraton Grand Macao and The St. Regis Macao. The Londoner Macao
presents visitors to Cotai with an expanded offering of affordable
luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with over 6,000 hotel rooms and suites,
and 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of retail,
entertainment, dining and meetings and convention space. With over
150 retail outlets, Shoppes at Londoner joins Shoppes at Venetian
and Shoppes at Four Seasons, alongside Shoppes at Parisian.
Together they offer a selection of approximately 850 luxury duty
free stores – the most in any one single location in Macao. With three spas, four health clubs and
over 365,000 square feet (34,000 square metres) of uniquely themed
gaming space, The Londoner Macao provides a new level of luxury and
accessibility to the Cotai Strip.
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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