The Eiffel Tower replica at the Parisian Macao (Photo/Courtesy of The Parisian Macao)
The Parisian Macao opened amid fanfare and celebration on September 13. The grand opening, the newest integrated resort from Sands China Ltd. and parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp, represents the crowning achievement of company Chairman and CEO Sheldon G. Adelson's vision for the Cotai Strip.
The opening ceremony included pyrotechnics and a light show at The Parisian Macao's half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, now a prominent feature on the Cotai skyline. The highlight of the festivities was a performance by multi-award-winning Belgian singer Lara Fabian, who wowed guests during 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-stream broadcasts on all of Sands China's outdoor screens along the Cotai Strip.
Adelson participated in a press conference with Las Vegas Sands President and Chief Operating Officer Robert G. Goldstein, and Sands China Ltd. President Wilfred Wong earlier in the day. The press conference was moderated by Ron Reese, the senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs for Las Vegas Sands.
According to Adelson, the opening of The Parisian Macao is one step further toward the goal of transforming Macao into a premier destination.
"The Cotai Strip has become one of the world's greatest tourism marvels," said Adelson. "No one has believed or invested more in Macao's future as a leisure and business destination than us."
Speaking of his tremendous pride and honor in knowing that his company has made such a "bold commitment to Macao," Adelson professed unending gratitude toward the city.
"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," he said.
Adelson said the company never wavered in their development plans nor their desire to serve as a model for the type of development that would help diversify Macao's economy through the introduction and growth of important non-gaming attractions.
Meanwhile, Sands China Ltd. President Wilfred Wong said that 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 for tourism and leisure.
"Sands China is a company with deep roots in Macao, and we are very proud to be able to grow together with the city," said Wong. "We are incredibly thankful for the support our company has received over the years from the Macao Special Administrative Region government, from the vibrant and one-of-a-kind Macao community, and our 30,000 team members."
