Las Vegas Sands Corp. Selected to Build And Operate Singapore Integrated Resort
LAS VEGAS, NV, May 29, 2006. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) President and Chief Operating Officer William Weidner issued the following statement in response to the Singapore Government's decision to award the Marina Bay Integrated Resort license to Las Vegas Sands Corp.:
"Las Vegas Sands Corp. is honored to be selected by the Singapore Government to build and operate the Marina Bay Integrated Resort (IR).
"Our top priority is to partner with the Government and the people of Singapore to ensure that we deliver on Singapore's economic and social goals to enhance its status as one of the world's greatest travel destinations. We are confident we have the strengths and capabilities to achieve this mandate based on our unique ability to develop successful, iconic Integrated Resorts from the ground-up.
"In particular, our unparalleled credentials and long-standing relationships in the Meetings, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition business with leading meeting and convention organizers empower us with the ability to produce a steady and predictable flow of visitors to Singapore. Importantly, we know what it takes to optimally combine and maximize the synergies between the various components of an IR in a manner that creates a whole that is far more powerful than the sum of its parts.
"In addition, our presence in Singapore, combined with our footprint in North Asia and access to China, the largest source of tourism in the foreseeable future, will enable us to generate mutual benefits for both economies and for visitors alike.
"We have enjoyed engaging with the Singapore Government throughout this process and are proud to be given the opportunity to contribute to Singapore's tourism future. We look forward to ramping up our development plans here to deliver on our promise of opening 100 percent of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) of The Marina Bay Sands in 2009. We believe that The Marina Bay Sands, which represents the welcoming hand of Singapore, embodies the key elements of Singapore's tourism future."
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
