Eiffel Tower of The Parisian Macao is Illuminated at Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao

Visitors will see the spectacular light of the Eiffel Tower in Macao every night from mid-September

MACAO, June 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao hosted a preview of the nightly Parisian Macao Eiffel Tower light and sound spectacular, before the upcoming opening of the new resort in mid-September. The event held on Thursday night was an opportunity for invited guests to see firsthand the spectacular light show that will feature on the facade of the Eiffel Tower. The Parisian Macao was inspired by the famed "City of Lights" Paris, and when it opens, the new resort will offer guests a stunning array of accommodation, dining, shopping and entertainment facilities.

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“Urban Drum Crew” wowed audiences at The Parisian Macao’s exclusive Eiffel Tower illumination event held June 23. The Parisian Macao is set to open in mid-September, 2016.

Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sands China Ltd. officiates at The Parisian Macao’s exclusive Eiffel Tower illumination event held June 23. The Parisian Macao is set to open in mid-September, 2016.

Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sands China Ltd., Grant Chum, Chief of Staff, Sands China Ltd. (Left) and Mark McWhinnie, Senior Vice President of Resort Operations and Development, Sands China Ltd. (Right) officiated at The Parisian Macao’s exclusive Eiffel Tower illumination event June 23. The Parisian Macao is set to open in mid-September, 2016.

The Parisian Macao showcases its spectacular Eiffel Tower illumination light show ahead of the resort’s opening in mid-September 2016.

"Sands China is dedicated to giving our guests and visitors unforgettable and extraordinary experiences -- The Parisian Macao will do just that," said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd., who officiated at the event. "As Macao moves toward diversifying its tourism industry, The Parisian Macao and its iconic Eiffel Tower will provide visitors with a new variety of non-gaming and family-friendly attractions. And as Macao continues its development as a world centre of tourism and leisure, Sands China is pleased to contribute to that development with our integrated resort city on Cotai."

The light show at the Eiffel Tower at The Parisian Macao will be a shimmering beacon on the Cotai Strip when the resort opens, lighting up nightly at dusk, providing an ideal backdrop for photo opportunities for visitors and guests alike.

Made of steel, the half-scale authentic recreation of the Eiffel Tower at The Parisian Macao includes more than 6,600 light bulbs and 26 kilometers of electrical cabling, equivalent to 10 times the length of the Governador Norbre de Carvalho bridge. After the official launch of The Parisian Macao in September, visitors will be able to take two elevators to the top observation deck of the tower which will take approximately 40 seconds.

Offering everything you have come to expect from Sands China's resorts -- and more, The Parisian Macao will have a full array of integrated facilities including approximately 3,000 guestrooms and suites; more than 150 boutiques with the latest in luxury fashion designers, couture and lifestyle brands; daily entertainment from French-themed Streetmosphere characters to an eclectic mix of street artists, mimes, and buskers; an abundance of magnificent dining options; as well as world class theatrical and entertainment shows in the purpose built 1,200-seat Parisian Theatre.

To find out more about The Parisian Macao, visit www.ParisianMacao.com.

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About The Parisian Macao

Targeted to open in 2016, The Parisian Macao is an integrated resort inspired by the magic and wonder of the famed "City of Light." Featuring a half-scale authentic recreation of the Eiffel Tower, The Parisian Macao offers approximately 3,000 guest rooms and suites and a full array of integrated resort facilities, including meeting space, restaurants, Le SPA 'Tique, QUBE Kingdom-Kid's Play Zone, Parisian Health Club, pool deck, and a 1,200-seat theatre. The 300,000-square-foot Shoppes at Parisian retail mall offers the latest in fashion and couture in a setting reminiscent of the streets of Paris, with an eclectic mix of street artists, mimes, and buskers heightening the authentic experience. Visitors can stroll among formal gardens, fountains, hedge mazes and reflective pools, and enjoy carousels, arcades and bistros.

For more information, please visit ParisianMacao.com.

About Sands^® Resorts Cotai Strip Macao -- Sands China's Integrated Resort City

Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao has transformed a day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.

Pulsating with life, both night and day, Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao. With the opening of The Parisian Macao, it will have nearly 13,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with more than 850 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, meeting and exhibition space for Asia's leading conferences and exhibitions, transportation offerings and well over 150 dining options, including Michelin-starred restaurants, bars and lounges. Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao is a must-go destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Comprised of The Venetian^® Macao; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands^® Cotai Central, featuring the world's largest Conrad, Sheraton, and St. Regis hotels as well as the Holiday Inn. Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao is where Asia's ultimate destination is all within reach. And coming in 2016, the crowning achievement of Sheldon G. Adelson's vision of the Cotai Strip - The Parisian Macao.

For more information, please visit http://en.sandsresortsmacao.com.

Media contacts:

Public Relations, Venetian Macau Limited

Donna Campbell
Tel: +853-8118-2041
Email: donna.campbell@sands.com.mo

Lily Cheng
Tel: +853-8118-2013
Email: lily.sw.cheng@sands.com.mo

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