Bangkok--1 Oct--Jigsaw Communications
Diverse offerings a key driver of Macao tourism
The second phase opening of the Sands(R) Cotai Central integrated resort on September 20 has marked its first achievement in just three days, as Sands China Ltd.’s overall visitation numbers for last weekend (September 21 to 23) reached an all-time record for 2012 at approximately 500,000, greater than the previous record from the Chinese New Year weekend. The newest offering at Sands Cotai Central’s second phase, which features the world’s largest Sheraton Hotel, is a strong testament to Sands China’s continuous effort to elevate Macao’s status as one of Asia’s leading destinations for business and leisure travelers.
“We are very pleased with the customer response to our new facilities at Sands Cotai Central and it bodes well for the long term growth of Cotai,” said Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China Ltd. “Sands China Ltd. strives to diversify Macao tourism industry through bringing in the absolute best in hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment events. The addition of Sheraton Macao to Sands Cotai Central means Sands China’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip will soon have a combined 9,000 rooms on offer — a significant step towards developing Macao into a world centre of business, tourism and leisure.”
Photo caption: Eager crowds rush to be among the first to experience the latest facilities at Sands Cotai Central on Thursday, September 20, as the integrated resort unveiled the second phase of its development, featuring the opening of the world’s largest Sheraton hotel. The weekend’s property visitation numbers set a new record for Sands China Ltd., with close to 500,000 people visiting the company’s integrated resorts in Macao.