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A World Apart – Celebrating Together

May 18th, 2013 | Ciara Matthews

Handfalls exhibit at the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Handfalls exhibit at the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands Singapore

During today’s observance of International Museum Day, Las Vegas Sands is celebrating in two places of the world that could not be more different, yet united in a common cause – a dedication to learning, creativity, and innovation.

One of the hallmarks of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is the ArtScience Museum which welcomes visitors from around the world to take in blockbuster exhibitions daily. But today, attendees will experience two new, temporary exhibits, free of charge - Deephorizon, a colorful creation which presents an ever-changing digital reconstruction of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and Handfalls, a unique installation in the museum’s lily pond of floating images of water-filled hands and blooming lotus flowers that create a compelling image. Guided group tours and a photography workshops will also be available and open to the public throughout the day.

Additionally, In honor of a recent $1 million contribution to DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, and in celebration of International Museum Day, LVS has partnered with the museum to offer a special discount to all Sands Team Members and one child for entry during today’s event.

In the U.S., the Museum Day observance coincides with the annual Armed Forces Day. To reinforce its ongoing commitment to members of the military, Las Vegas Sands has also sponsored free admission to all military members (with valid photo ID) and one child at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum on May 18 as well.

A strong involvement and commitment to our communities is central to the way Las Vegas Sands does business, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate, around the world, the benefits museums offer to the public.

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Las Vegas Epicurean Affair Is Almost Here

May 15th, 2013 | J.C.

Fresh and delicious food from the city's top restaurants at the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair.

Fresh & delicious food from the city’s top restaurants at the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair.

Savor the tastes and signature creations of the city’s most renowned chefs. Come join Chef Daniel Boulud and Nearly 75 of Las Vegas’ finest restaurants, nightclubs and beverage purveyors on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at The Palazzo from 7-10 p.m. VIP admission is at 6 p.m.

 Tickets are available at all Venetian | Palazzo Box Offices.

General Admission: $105

Entrance begins at 7pm.

Early Admission (Limited Number of Tickets): $155

Enjoy the event one hour longer; entrance begins at 6pm.

VIP (Limited Number of Tickets): $190

Entrance begins at 6pm. Enjoy an exclusive VIP-only pool area with lounge and cabana seating, a passed appetizer and drinks reception, and a meet and greet with renowned Chef Daniel Boulud. Special gift bag to be given to the first 250 VIP ticket buyers.

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To All The Moms Out There…

May 12th, 2013 | J.C.

Thanks for giving us life. Happy Mother’s day! :-)

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Sands China Introduces DreamWorks Experience To Macao

April 30th, 2013 | Kenny Coyle

The DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts begins July 1, 2013, bringing a host of family-friendly themed entertainment to visitors of Cotai Strip Resorts, as the result of an alliance between Sands China and DreamWorks Animation. The announcement was made Tuesday at a press conference at the Venetian Theatre. Left to right: Yoshi Maruyama, Global Head of Location Based Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macau Government Tourist Office; Edward Tracy, President and CEO of Sands China Ltd.; Brendon Elliott, Vice President of Sales and Resort Marketing, Venetian Macau Limited.

The DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts begins July 1, 2013, bringing a host of family-friendly themed entertainment to visitors of Cotai Strip Resorts, as the result of an alliance between Sands China and DreamWorks Animation. The announcement was made Tuesday at a press conference at the Venetian Theatre.

Sands Cotai Strip Resorts will soon be home to the interactive and entertaining DreamWorks Experience, beginning July 1, 2013, as a result of the new relationship between Sands China Ltd. and the world famous DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. With this monumental move, Sands China is taking the lead to introduce a first-of-its-kind family fun destination to Macao in what the company believes will be a key factor in promoting the diversification of Macao’s tourism industry.

“All of us at DreamWorks Animation are excited to bring the DreamWorks Experience to this amazing integrated resort city,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Katzenberg. “Cotai Strip Resorts has become a great destination for families and now it’s going to be even better!”

Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, the DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts is the result of a new resort licencing agreement between Sands China and DreamWorks Animation, bringing the global entertainment company’s well-known characters and franchises, such as Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek and Madagascar to events, shows and offerings throughout Cotai Strip Resorts on the properties of Sands Cotai Central and The Venetian Macao. The arrival of the DreamWorks cast of animated characters represents an exciting first for Macao. Guests and visitors will have new opportunities to see and interact with well-known franchise characters including Po from Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Fiona and Puss in Boots from Shrek; Alex the lion, King Julien and the penguins from Madagascar and Toothless and Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon, just to name a few. Read the rest of this entry »

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God Bless The Good People Of Boston

April 16th, 2013 | J.C.

Martin Richard, killed in Boston blast, wrote: 'No more hurting people'

Martin Richard, killed in Boston blast, wrote: ‘No more hurting people’

Our hearts go out to everyone in Boston and our prayers are with all those who were injured physically and spiritually by the bombings. CNN posted a list of people and organizations on the ground working with the victims, if you are looking for ways to help:

The Red Cross

If you have not yet connected with your loved ones who were running the race, or if you were on the scene and haven’t let your loved ones know where you are, please use the Red Cross’s Safe and Well website. The Red Cross of Massachusetts is tweeting that it has enough blood, but keep an eye on the twitter feed @RedCross as that may change. The Red Cross also has valuable information about dealing with an emotional crises.

Donate to the Red Cross

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U.S. Green Building Council Spotlights Sands ECO360°

March 21st, 2013 | J.C.

In their March newsletter, the U.S. Green Building Council’s Nevada Chapter has some nice words about our sustainability efforts:

Senior Vice President Norbert Riezler, who heads our procurement and sustainability operations, discusses the environmental strategy behind Sands ECO360°.

Senior Vice President Norbert Riezler, who heads our procurement and sustainability operations, discusses the environmental strategy behind Sands ECO360°.

This month’s Friend of the Chapter Spotlight shines on the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, a proud supporter of USGBC-NV. They live and breathe sustainability through their Sands’ ECO360 Global Sustainability program.

The Venetian, the Palazzo and Sands Expo comprise one of the largest LEED buildings in the world and the principles of green building design, construction and operation provide a solid foundation for furthering the company’s environmental goals.

As they continue improving the efficiency of their buildings, they also look for fun ways to encourage their team members around the world to join in conserving resources.

For the past three years, the Las Vegas Sands has participated in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour that challenges organizations and individuals to turn off lights for one hour on March 23 to raise awareness about protecting the planet.

This year, they have set the eco-conscious bar a little higher by joining the new Earth Hour “I Will If You Will” challenge. The simple concept encourages extending a friendly challenge to others to expand the reach of Earth Hour.

Read the rest here.

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Grazie–Are You In?

March 20th, 2013 | Darcy Martinez

Executive Director of Marketing Tyler Bain sat down with us recently to talk about Grazie, the loyalty program at The Venetian and The Palazzo, and how it benefits both guests and team members. This is part one of a Q&A series.

The affluent, the cultured, the fashionable and famous, Grazie is your all-access pass to the most enviable events and exclusive offers.

The affluent, the cultured, the fashionable and famous, Grazie is your all-access pass to the most enviable events and exclusive offers.

Q. So, why should guests enroll in Grazie?

Tyler Bain: When guests become members, they immediately get benefits: Car rental discounts, access to the VIP line at Grand Lux Cafe, suite and ticket upgrades, and email offers.

Q. Are there other incentives to get the attention of Grazie members?

Tyler Bain: There are a lot of them. Members get rewarded for everything they do here. When they play slot and video poker games, they earn Slot Reward Points which can be redeemed for slot credits and resort comps. Members also earn Status Points for playing their favorite games and for all charges made to their suites. These Status Points enable Grazie members to reach higher status levels.

Q. What are these status levels?

Tyler Bain: There are three. Upon enrolling in the program, members automatically become part of the Grazie status level. As members earn more Status Points, they can achieve Gold or even Platinum status. The higher the status level, the more exclusive the benefits and faster points can be earned.

Q. So there’s a third type of points?

Tyler Bain: Yes, Grazie Gift Points. Members earn these points through slot and video poker play, and use them at our annual Grazie Gifts Extravaganza. This is a huge shopping event where Grazie members can select from an incredible selection of items, from jewelry to motorcycles, televisions, cars, and pretty much anything you can imagine. They use Grazie Gift Points like currency and they love it.

Here at Grazie, we’re so much more than a players club. We’re a loyalty program that rewards guests of The Venetian and The Palazzo for staying in our lavish suites, dining in our exquisite eateries, shopping at our fabulous boutiques, and of course, gaming in our extravagant casinos. The points you earn as our loyal guest entitle you to outstanding perks.

Here at Grazie, we’re so much more than a players club. We’re a loyalty program that rewards guests of The Venetian and The Palazzo for staying in our lavish suites, dining in our exquisite eateries, shopping at our fabulous boutiques, and of course, gaming in our extravagant casinos. The points you earn as our loyal guest entitle you to outstanding perks.

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The Venetian|Palazzo & Sands Expo Ready To Take On Earth Hour Challenge

March 18th, 2013 | Katarina Tesarova

Earth Hour is this Saturday!  We hope that as many people as possible will show their “green” spirit by turning off lights on Saturday night, taking part in the I Will If You Will campaign, and challenging others to join as well.

To provide some last-minute inspiration for those who are looking for some fun challenges, I talked with The Venetian|Palazzo’s assistant director of sustainability, Rishi Tirupari, to see what our own team members are doing. Check it out!

Katarina: Rishi, it seems like The Venetian|Palazzo’s team members have some terrific ideas for the I Will If You Will campaign – tell me about it?

Sands’ Assistant Director of Sustainability, Rishi Tirupari.

The Venetian|Palazzo Assistant Director of Sustainability, Rishi Tirupari.

Rishi:  They definitely have!  Here are just a couple of examples – Sebastien Silvestri, our head of food and beverage for The Venetian|Palazzo, has promised that he will make lunch for his team if 400 of his team members take part in Earth Hour.  The director of public area department, Rick Walter, has promised that he and his managers will clean our casino and pick up trash if 80 percent of his team members join Earth Hour. Additionally, Ashlyn LaPorte and the Sands Expo management team will take alternate transportation to work if 80 of Sands Expo team members use alternate transportation at least once before Earth Day.

Katarina: Those are great challenges, and so different from each other.

Rishi:  Yes, that’s been the best part. I love seeing how this campaign has inspired our team in such different ways, and how we can help others. Kristen Dimond, head of hotel operations and her executive team for The Venetian|Palazzo will volunteer for eight hours with Habitat for Humanity to build a house for a family in need, if 500 team members bring old cell phones, plastic bottles and cans to recycle at work on March 19. Did you ever think that turning off your lights could help build someone’s home?

Katarina: That’s great! Which challenge do you think has been the most creative?

Rishi: That’s hard to say, but here’s one. John Caparella, the president of The Venetian|Palazzo and Sands Expo, and Pete Boyd, the senior vice president of operations at The Venetian|Palazzo have said that if 1,000 team members participate in Earth Hour, they will pedal bike-powered blenders to create smoothies for all of them!  I think everyone is excited about that!

I hope this has given you some new ideas about how we can expand Earth Hour and help others. Earth Hour is on March 23 at 8:30 p.m. local time.

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Contributing Building Blocks To Rainbow Centre Yishun Park School

February 14th, 2013 | Jonathan Vista

It was an afternoon to remember when Philicia Tan and I, along with 25 Team Member Volunteers, hosted a group of 40 students and 18 teachers from Rainbow Centre Yishun Park School for fun-filled activities at ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands on Thursday, 17 January 2013.

This very first activity for 2013 is part of Sands for Singapore, Marina Bay Sands’ Corporate Social Responsibility programme. Sands for Singapore aims to provide opportunities of a lifetime and for a lifetime to Singaporeans in need. This is achieved through our volunteer work, sponsoring training and enrichment programmes for the disadvantaged while leveraging on what our multi-faceted property has to offer.

The students, aged 6 to 11 years old, were treated to an exclusive tour of The Art of The Brick exhibition before trying their hands on a tote-bag printing activity using LEGO bricks.

ArtScience Museum donated 140,000 pieces of the bricks from its LEGO Christmas Tree last year to the school, which will be benefiting the students as teaching aids.

The volunteer spirit was once again widely visible as Team Member Volunteers took part in this meaningful event and accompanied the students at ArtScience Museum. Familiar faces were seen at the event with some new Team Members joining us for the first time.

Sands for Singapore, Marina Bay Sands’ Corporate Social Responsibility programme, consists of 25 committee members and more than 130 Team Members who are ambassadors for our CSR initiatives.

Photographer Jeff Chouw soaking in the volunteer spirit as he demonstrates the joy of photography to a student

Executive Pastry Chef Ryan Witcher with a student

The Team Member Volunteers

Associate Director, ArtScience Museum, Ross Leo presenting the bricks to Teacher Sean from Rainbow Centre Yishun Park School

Guest Service Agent from Mall Concierge, Charrie Sibal (left), assisting the students at the workshop

Team Member Volunteers and the students striking a pose at The Art of Brick exhibit

A student with a Team Member volunteer giving the thumbs up as he proudly shows his work of art

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Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Zou Shiming, Training At The Venetian Las Vegas

February 7th, 2013 | J.C.

Known for his lightning speed and superb footwork, thanks to years of martial-arts training, many of Zou Shiming’s opponents complain that they cannot keep up with him, much less see his withering punches coming. He has stated that his heroes are Muhammad Ali and Jackie Chan.

A two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Amateur Champion, Shiming arrived at The Venetian Las Vegas on Tuesday, Feb. 5, to begin training for his professional boxing debut.  He was greeted by his promoters, Bob Arum and Todd duBoef of Top Rank; his new trainers, Freddie Roach and Miguel Diaz; and John Caparella, president and COO of The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Shiming began training the following day in a custom gym located inside the resort complex. He will train at The Venetian and The Palazzo through Feb. 15, and then move to the Top Rank Gym, also located in Las Vegas, through March 23. He will then return to China for his last two weeks of training camp.

Shiming is scheduled to make his professional boxing debut on April 6 at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel.

One of the most popular Olympic athletes in the People’s Republic of China, Shiming is the world’s greatest amateur light flyweight, capturing gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games. In the 2005, 2007, and 2011 World Amateur Championships, Shiming also brought home gold medals, making him his nation’s first boxing gold medalist in the World Amateur Championships and Olympics. He also became his nation’s first Olympic medalist in boxing when he earned bronze in 2004.

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