On June 24, the much-anticipated Sands SkyPark, which sits 60 stories high and features a 150-meter long infinity-edge swimming pool, will open to the public. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Singapore - 23 June, 2010

Marina Bay Sands Opening Celebration Highlights Features of New Tourism Icon

With a collection of celebrity chefs, leading fashion, nightlife, and luxury spa operators, extreme sports aficionados, and musical stars all on hand, Marina Bay Sands held its Opening Celebration today and with it company officials predicted the property would usher in a new era of international tourism development.

This unique structural masterpiece, designed by visionary architect Moshe Safdie, floats atop the three soaring Marina Bay Sands hotel towers 200m in the sky. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

“Marina Bay Sands is really the future of tourism development. For countries serious about boosting tourism and creating new jobs, the integrated resort model is unmatched and Marina Bays Sands will now be the reference point by which all new tourism projects are judged,” said Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), the parent company of Marina Bay Sands.
“In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands will be the pivot point in which tourism here is going to explode.”

This unique structural masterpiece, designed by visionary architect Moshe Safdie, floats atop the three soaring Marina Bay Sands hotel towers 200m in the sky. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Mr. Thomas Arasi, president and chief executive officer of Marina Bay Sands, said, “Marina Bay Sands will deliver an entertainment, leisure and business experience unlike any other in the world. Our amazing range of attractions from the Sands SkyPark to Celebrity Chef restaurants to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and the outdoor event plaza will have guests coming back again and again to experience every aspect we have to offer. We expect to attract over 70,000 visits a day and 18 million visitors a year after we are fully open.”

Marina Bay Sands will be the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

As part of the opening celebration, the remainder of the hotel’s 2,560 rooms and suites opened, along with additional shops, restaurants and facilities at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

On June 24, the much-anticipated Sands SkyPark, which sits 60 stories high and features a 150-meter long infinity-edge swimming pool, will open to the public. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

On June 24, the much-anticipated Sands SkyPark, which sits 60 stories high and features a 150-meter long infinity-edge swimming pool, will open to the public.

On June 24, the much-anticipated Sands SkyPark, which sits 60 stories high and features a 150-meter long infinity-edge swimming pool, will open to the public. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands will continue to open additional features including the theaters, museum and crystal pavilions over the coming year culminating in a special public gala event signifying the completion of the destination.

On June 24, the much-anticipated Sands SkyPark, which sits 60 stories high and features a 150-meter long infinity-edge swimming pool, will open to the public. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Grammy Award-winning star Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child is headlining an outdoor concert featuring performances from regionally acclaimed artiste JJ Lin, Singapore Idol 2009 1st Runner-up Sylvia Ratonel, and the cast of Las Vegas and internationally acclaimed Broadway smash hit JERSEY BOYS.

On June 24, the much-anticipated Sands SkyPark, which sits 60 stories high and features a 150-meter long infinity-edge swimming pool, will open to the public. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

This evening, international superstar Diana Ross is expected to perform for more than 2,500 VIPs inside the property’s Grand Ballroom.

On June 24, the much-anticipated Sands SkyPark, which sits 60 stories high and features a 150-meter long infinity-edge swimming pool, will open to the public. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

The Opening Celebration also features the first-ever “World Championship Climb to the Sands SkyPark” which will see seven teams of three participants in an extreme relay speed climb on each of the three hotel towers.

On June 24, the much-anticipated Sands SkyPark, which sits 60 stories high and features a 150-meter long infinity-edge swimming pool, will open to the public. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Each team must scale the towers in succession, followed by a sprint across the 340-meter long Sands SkyPark to a dramatic finish line where TV cameras and news media will await the winners.


Singapore - June 24, 2010

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson Opens Sands SkyPark

Marina Bay Sands celebrates the opening of Sands SkyPark, Singapore’s great modern icon

Marina Bay Sands will be the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson and his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, today officially opened Sands SkyPark at the auspicious time of 10:18am.

Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Singapore’s much anticipated and most exciting new attraction is ready to welcome visitors from around the world to enjoy the spectacular views from one of the largest public observation deck.

Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Part of the opening celebrations of the Sands SkyPark includes the medal presentation of the winners of The World Championship Climb to the Sands SkyPark, the first-ever building climbing competition involving seven international teams.

Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Mr. Adelson congratulated the winning team from Singapore and commended the courage and skill displayed by Team Asia, Team Canada, Team China, Team Commonwealth, Team Europe, Team Singapore and Team USA.

Photo: Marina Bay Sands

“The opening of the Sands SkyPark signifies an important milestone for Marina Bay Sands. This has been the single, most challenging engineering component of our unique integrated resort and to see it materialize is an incredibly proud moment for us. Marina Bay Sands along with its signature Sands SkyPark will be a truly impressive icon and we are excited to present this bold architecture to not only Singapore but to the rest of the world,” said Mr. Adelson.

Photo: Marina Bay Sands

500 commemorative tickets, made available for the first day, were sold-out within hours.

The Public Observation Deck will be open to the public daily from 10am to 10pm.

Visionary architect Moshe Safdie (left) and Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Full information on ticket sales can be found on the Marina Bay Sands website SkyPark page.

A property image including the Marina Bay area. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Key highlights of the Sands SkyPark include the 150-meter infinity swimming pool, the world’s largest outdoor pool at that height, open only to hotel guests.

A property image including the cityscape & upcoming Gardens by the Bay. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

International jet-setters will soon get to experience a world class dining and entertainment experience, together with delectable cuisine at Singapore’s celebrity chef Justin Quek’s newest restaurant.

A bird’s eye view of the property including the Casino, Theaters, Museum and Sands Expo & Convention Center. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

These exciting options are currently scheduled for the third quarter of 2010.

Sands Sky Park

Be one of the first to see the spectacular views of Singapore!
The Sands SkyPark is an awe-inspiring engineering wonder.

This unique structural masterpiece, designed by visionary architect Moshe Safdie, floats atop the three soaring Marina Bay Sands hotel towers 200m in the sky.

The lotus-shaped Museum at Marina Bay Sands. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Stretching longer than the Eiffel tower laid down or four and a half A380 Jumbo Jets, with an impressive 12,400 square meters of space, the Sands SkyPark can host up to 3900 people.

A property image at night including the Marina Bay area. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

The gravity-defying cantilever is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
From this privileged observation deck, hundreds of visitors at a time can feast their eyes on the unforgettable panorama view.

Opening Ceremony Ribbon Cutting. Thomas Arasi, Moshe Safdie, Dr Miriam Adelson, Sheldon Adelson and Mike Leven Cutting The Ribbon At Marina Bay Sands. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

An absolute paradise in the sky, the Sands SkyPark features idyllic landscaped gardens that are home to 250 types of trees and 650 types of plants.

An iridescent swimming pool links across the span of the three hotel towers, with a surreal infinity edge overlooking the city.

Opening Ceremony Lion Dance. Sheldon Adelson and Dr Miriam Adelson celebrate at Marina Bay Sands. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Home to luxury rooftop restaurants and lounges, the Sands SkyPark offers exclusive perks to hotel guests and a taste of the good life to lucky visitors.

Singapore becomes the home of the global luxury lifestyle brand’s first luxury boutique in Southeast Asia. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

Whether you come for a gourmet meal, a refreshing cocktail, a heavenly dip in the pool, or to simply revel in the unsurpassed views of Singapore and the new national Gardens By The Bay, you will be forever captivated by the spellbinding Sands SkyPark.

Marina Bay Sands celebrates the opening of Sands SkyPark, Singapore’s great modern icon. Photo: Marina Bay Sands

With the Sands SkyPark pool and Observation Deck open, take in the astounding features!

The best views of Singapore - Sands SkyPark

The Sands SkyPark is an architectural masterpiece sitting on top of the three hotel towers at Marina Bay Sands.

This 1.2 hectare tropical oasis is longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall and large enough to park four-and-a-half A380 jumbo jets.

It extends to form the one of the world’s largest public cantilevers.

• 200 meters in the sky

• Landscaped gardens are home to 250 trees and 650 plants

• 12,400 square meters of space big enough to fit three football fields

• Exclusive restaurants including The Sky on 57, helmed by Singapore’s celebrity chef Justin Quek

• A spectacular public observation deck that can host hundreds of people

• A 150-meter infinity swimming pool, the world’s largest outdoor pool at that height

About Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands will be the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia.

It features large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, the rooftop Sands SkyPark, a museum, the best shopping mall in Asia, world-class celebrity chef restaurants, a casino, Paiza Club for premium players, an outdoor event plaza and theaters which will debut with “The Lion King.”

Marina Bay Sands® is Asia’s leading destination for business, leisure and entertainment delivering once-in-alifetime experiences.

Horizon & Atrium Room-King Photo: Marina Bay Sands

The landmark building is situated in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District and transforms Singapore’s skyline and the country’s tourism landscape.

Merlion Suite - Living Room Photo: Marina Bay Sands

The destination offers a luxury hotel, state-of-the art convention and exhibition facilities, theaters, world-class entertainment and the best shopping and dining in the region.

The three hotel towers are crowned by the Sands SkyPark® on the 57th story.

Destination highlights

• Conveniently located in the heart of the Central Business District and 20 minutes from Changi Airport.

• Hotel: The Marina Bay Sands hotel has three 55-story towers with 2,561 luxury rooms and suites. The three towers are capped by the Sands SkyPark, which offers 360-degree views of Singapore’s skyline. It is home to restaurants, lush gardens, an infinity edged swimming pool and the world’s largest public cantilever housing an observation deck.

• Expo and Conventions: The Sands Expo and Convention Center has 1.3 million square feet of flexible convention and exhibition space. It can host over 45,000 delegates, 2,000 exhibition booths and 250 meeting rooms. It features Southeast Asia’s biggest ballroom, which can accommodate 6,600 people for a banquet, and up to 11,000 for an auditorium-style lecture.

• Shopping: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands has 800,000 square feet of retail and dining space. Luxury retailers include Bally, Cartier, CHANEL, Ferragamo, Franck Muller, Gucci, Hermès, Hublot, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Omega, Patek Philippe, Prada, Tiffany & Co. and Yves Saint Laurent. New brands include Anne Fontaine, Henry Cotton’s, Leviev, Marisfrolg, Moiselle, Rabeanco, Stefano Ricci, and Wolford.


• Restaurants:

• Dining at Marina Bay Sands is a gourmet experience with over 50 dining choices. These include celebrity-chef restaurants helmed by Mario Batali, (New York), Daniel Boulud (New York), Wolfgang Puck (Los Angeles), Santi Santamaria (Barcelona), Guy Savoy (Paris), Tetsuya Wakuda (Sydney) and Justin Quek (Singapore).

• Marina Bay Sands features signature restaurants, modern bistros and a premium food court.


• Entertainment:

Marina Bay Sands energizes the entertainment and nightlife scene in Singapore with nightclubs, world-class entertainment, a museum and a casino.

• The museum, which has a lotus-inspired design, will feature blockbuster exhibitions from around the world.

• Two state-of-the-art theaters will open with a total of about 4,000 seats. The Broadway hit The Lion King will debut in Sands Theater, with Le Theater presenting shorter-run shows such as concerts, award ceremonies and gala events.

• The outdoor event plaza along the promenade next to Marina Bay will host audiences for watching events on the bay or on the plaza.

Company highlights

• Senior management team comprises Las Vegas Sands Corp. executives Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, Chairman and CEO, Mr. Michael A. Leven, President and COO, as well as Mr. Thomas Arasi, President and CEO, Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd and Mr. Ronen Nissenbaum, Senior Executive Vice President, Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd.

• Built at an investment of US$5.5 billion inclusive of land cost.

• Situated on 15.5 hectares of land with a built-up area of 581,400 square meters of Gross Floor Area (GFA); casino forms less than 3 percent of the total GFA.

• Designed by renowned Boston-based architect Moshe Safdie.

• Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. won the competitive bid for the Marina Bay integrated resort in May 2006 and construction commenced in early 2007.

• Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), Asia’s leading developer of premium integrated resorts and the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry leader in the United States.

• Currently, Marina Bay Sands has a staff strength of approximately 7,400, of which over 70 percent are Singaporeans. This figure will increase throughout the coming months as Marina Bay Sands opens Singapore’s newest business, leisure and entertainment destination in its entirety.


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