Press Release
Las Vegas Sands and Sands China Celebrate Grand Opening of
The Parisian Macao
Integrated resort’s opening represents crown jewel of vision for the Cotai Strip
(Macao, Sept. 14, 2016) – Amid fanfare and celebration, The Parisian Macao opened its doors
to the public for the first time on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 8:18 p.m. (CST).
The grand opening of the newest integrated resort from Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928) and
parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) represents the crowning achievement
of company Chairman and CEO Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson’s vision for the Cotai Strip.
“What started with a Venetian and now adds a Parisian to the family, the Cotai Strip has
become one of the world’s greatest tourism marvels,” said Mr. Adelson. “Before our very eyes,
Macao is making a similar transition to the one it took Las Vegas decades to make, evolving
from a destination only suited for gaming customers, to an environment which still provides a
safe and reputable gaming experience, but also offers a wide variety of activities, attractions
and amenities for people of all backgrounds, income levels and interests.”
“No one has believed more, or invested more, in Macao’s future as a leisure and business
destination,” Mr. Adelson continued. “We never wavered in our development plans, or our
desire to serve as a model for the type of development which would help diversify Macao’s
economy through the introduction and growth of important non-gaming attractions. I’m
tremendously proud and honored that our company made such a bold commitment to Macao
and I will be forever grateful to the people of Macao and its leaders for the support they have
shown us since even before we opened the Sands Macao in 2004.”
Adelson participated in a Q&A session earlier in the day at a press conference he attended
with Las Vegas Sands President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Robert G. Goldstein and
Sands China Ltd. President Dr. Wilfred Wong. The press conference was moderated by Mr.
Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs for Las
Vegas Sands.
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During his opening remarks, Dr. Wong said: “Sands China is a company with deep roots in
Macao and we are very proud to be able to grow together with the city. Operating in Macao
as an integrated resort developer has given Sands China the unique opportunity and privilege
to contribute to the city’s transformation into a world center of tourism and leisure. We are
incredibly thankful for the support our company has received over the years from the Macao
SAR government, the vibrant and one-of-a-kind Macao community, and from our 30,000 team
members.”
Tuesday night’s opening celebration included pyrotechnics and a lightshow at The Parisian
Macao’s half-scale authentic recreation of the Eiffel Tower, now a prominent feature on the
Cotai skyline. The program’s entertainment highlight was a performance by multi-awardwinning Belgian singer Lara Fabian, who made her Macao debut.
The Cotai Strip was crowded with both locals and tourists, who had gathered outside to enjoy
the opening festivities courtesy of live streams broadcast on all of Sands China’s large outdoor
screens along the Cotai Strip.
Guests of honor at the opening ceremony were Ms. Chan Hoi Fan, acting chief executive of
the Macao Special Administrative Region; Mr. Sun Da, deputy director of the Liaison Office of
the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Mr. Cai Siping, acting commissioner of
the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of
China in the Macao Special Administrative Region; Mr. Leong Vai Tac, Macao SAR secretary
for economy and finance; Dr. Alexis Tam Chon Weng, Macao SAR secretary for social affairs
and culture; Mr. Adelson; Dr. Miriam Adelson; Mr. Goldstein; Dr. Wong; Mr. Patrick Dumont,
chief financial officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.; and Mr. Antonio Ferreira, managing director
of Venetian Macau Limited.
In keeping with tradition, a lion dance was an essential part of the day’s earlier events, and
the evening of festivities concluded with a gala dinner featuring a performance by Hong Kong
actress and pop star Karen Mok.
The opening celebration continues Wednesday with a fashion show at Shoppes at Parisian,
and with an additional series of consumer fashion shows and in-store events Sept. 15 and 16.
The celebration extends throughout the opening month of September, with a range of
promotions available exclusively to Macao resident ID card holders. The Parisian Loves Locals
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promotion offers a series of special offers across all Sands China properties that has been
designed for Macao local residents to encourage them to join the celebration and enjoy a wide
range of non-gaming elements. A way for the company to give back to the local community
and thank them for their years of support, the Sept. 14-29 offers include discounts on
accommodation, transportation, entertainment and leisure activities.
Sands China team members also marked the new resort’s opening Tuesday together with
Sands China executives. Team member celebrations at the French-themed back-of-house
area of The Parisian featured entertainment, games and lucky draws, with prizes including
complimentary hotel stays at The Parisian, restaurant vouchers, and tickets to resort
attractions like the pool deck and themed water park.
Inspired by the magic and wonder of the famed City of Light, The Parisian Macao features a
full array of integrated resort facilities that includes 3,000 guestrooms and suites, convention
and meeting space, international restaurants, spa, kids’ club, health club, pool deck with
themed water park, and 1,200-seat theatre, among other amenities. Its retail mall, Shoppes at
Parisian, offers the latest in fashion and couture in a setting reminiscent of the streets of Paris,
with an eclectic mix of street artists and entertainers heightening the authentic experience.
More information is available at www.parisianmacao.com.
Sands China’s property portfolio now offers nearly 13,000 hotel rooms and suites with the
addition of The Parisian Macao, which joins sister Cotai resorts The Venetian Macao; The
Plaza Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands Cotai Central, housing
hotels by St. Regis, Conrad, Sheraton Grand, and Holiday Inn; as well as Sands Macao on
the Macao peninsula.
Together they provide a variety of entertainment options featuring international superstars,
duty-free shopping with over 800 retailers offering a broad array of name brands, 1.65 million
square feet (150,000 square meters) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia’s leading
conferences and exhibitions, transportation offerings, and more than 140 dining options
including bars, lounges and Michelin-starred restaurants.
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Photo caption: Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Sands China Ltd. Mr.
Sheldon G. Adelson participates in a Q&A session at a press conference Tuesday in Macao
for the grand opening of the company’s newest integrated resort on the Cotai Strip, The
Parisian Macao.
Photo caption: Las Vegas Sands President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Robert G.
Goldstein and Sands China Ltd. President Dr. Wilfred Wong join Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson at
Tuesday’s press conference in Macao for the grand opening of The Parisian Macao.
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Photo caption: Dr. Miriam Adelson joins Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson on the red carpet Tuesday
at the grand opening celebration of The Parisian Macao.
Photo caption: Guests of honor, including Las Vegas Sands and Sands China executives,
and Macao government officials, officiate the grand opening of The Parisian Macao Tuesday.
Left to right: Mr. Patrick Dumont, chief financial officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.; Mr. Robert
G. Goldstein, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.; Mr. Leong Vai
Tac, secretary for economy and finance of the government of the Macao SAR; Dr. Miriam
Adelson; Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Sands
China Ltd.; Ms. Chan Hoi Fan, acting chief executive of the Macao SAR; Mr. Sun Da, deputy
director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Mr. Cai
Siping, acting commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of the People's Republic of China in the Macao Special Administrative Region; Dr. Alexis Tam
Chon Weng, secretary for social affairs and culture of the government of the Macao SAR; Dr.
Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd.; Mr. Antonio Ferreira, managing director of
Venetian Macau Limited
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Photo caption: Multi-award-winning Belgian singer Lara Fabian performs at the grand
opening ceremony of The Parisian Macao Tuesday.
Photo caption: Pyrotechnics shoot from the authentic half-scale recreation of the Eiffel Tower
at the grand opening ceremony of The Parisian Macao, lighting up the Cotai skyline Tuesday
night.
Photo caption: The Parisian Macao and its red-lit Eiffel Tower illuminate the night sky on
Macao’s Cotai Strip Tuesday – the opening day of Sands China’s newest integrated resort.
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Photo caption: An expansive and elegant rotunda awaits visitors of The Parisian Macao.
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About Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) is the world's leading developer and operator of Integrated Resorts.
Our collection of Integrated Resorts in Asia and the United States feature state-of-the-art convention
and exhibition facilities, premium accommodations, world-class gaming and entertainment, destination
retail and dining including celebrity chef restaurants and many other amenities.
Our properties include The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts and Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Sands
Bethlehem in Eastern Pennsylvania, and the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Through majority
ownership in Sands China Ltd. (HK: 1928), LVS owns a portfolio of properties on the Cotai Strip in
Macao, including The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai Central,
The Parisian Macao, as well as the Sands Macao on the Macao Peninsula.
LVS is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen, anchored by the core tenets of delivering a great
working environment for over 50,000 employees worldwide, driving impact through its Sands Cares
corporate citizenship program and leading innovation with the company’s award-winning Sands
ECO360° global sustainability program. To learn more, please visit www.sands.com, as well as the
Sands Confidential blog.
For more information, please visit www.sands.com.
About Sands China Ltd.
Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928, Sands China or the Company) is a Cayman Islands registered company
and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Sands China is the largest operator of
integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio is comprised of The Venetian® Macao,
The Plaza™ Macao, Sands® Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao. The Company also owns and
operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s integrated resorts contain 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 and the upcoming Sands Cotai 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).
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For more information, please visit www.sandschinaltd.com.
Media contacts
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Ron Reese
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Corporate Communications, Venetian Macau Limited
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Tel: +853 8118 2268
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