- Sands Macao’s opening laid a foundation for subsequent developments on the Cotai Strip.
- Sands China’s five Macau properties have attracted over 950 million visitors since 2004.
Sands China marked the 20th anniversary of the opening of Sands Macao with a grand celebration last week.
Opened on 18 May 2004, Sands Macao was the first hotel and entertainment complex in the SAR for Las Vegas Sands Corp. The opening laid a foundation for Sands China’s subsequent developments on the Cotai Strip. Twenty years later, Sands Macao welcomes millions of visitors annually and together with its sister properties – The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao, The Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao – the group’s five properties have attracted over 950 million visitors since 2004.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Wilfred Wong, Executive Vice Chairman of Sands China Ltd, said, “The grand inauguration of Sands Macao in 2004 served as the pivotal moment in Macau’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 materializing the visionary aspirations of our esteemed founder, Mr Sheldon G. Adelson. Sands Macao is unequivocally where it all began.”
Dr Wong expressed appreciation to the Central and Macau SAR governments and society, emphasizing Sands China’s confidence in Macau’s future. Additionally, he affirmed the company’s steadfast commitment to promoting Macau’s moderate economic diversification.
Sands China also held staff activities in April and May to celebrate and thank over 1,200 founding team members for their contributions. By the end of this year, over 15,000 team members will have worked for the company for over 10 years, with over 6,600 and 1,500 employees serving for over 15 and 20 years, respectively.
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.