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Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) is renowned as the world's largest operator of fully integrated resorts, which feature a unique blend of casino, hotel, entertainment, food and beverage, retail, and convention center operations. The company's prestigious properties include the Venetian Macao, Sands Macao, Londoner Macao, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and Parisian Macao in Macao, along with the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore.
In 2022, Las Vegas Sands sold its iconic Venetian and Palazzo Las Vegas properties to Apollo and VICI, marking a strategic shift to focus its operations primarily in Asia. As a result, the company now generates all its EBITDA from its substantial casino operations in Asia.
Las Vegas Sands is not just a leader in luxury and entertainment but also in community engagement and corporate responsibility. The company's commitment to social causes is evident through initiatives like the Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build, supporting Clean the World's mission to provide hygiene supplies to those in need. Additionally, Sands collaborates with various organizations to address youth homelessness, disaster relief, and educational equity.
The company’s financial condition remains robust, with a strategic focus on expanding its footprint and enhancing the appeal of its existing properties. For instance, Sands plans to unveil a fourth tower at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore by the end of 2028. Recent financial results reflect strong growth in both Macao and Singapore, driven by strategic investments in these regions.
Moreover, Las Vegas Sands places significant emphasis on fostering innovation and supporting local businesses. Initiatives like the Sands Innovation Challenge and Sands Resorts Incubation Centre in Macao are testament to the company's commitment to advancing technology and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership is a cornerstone of Las Vegas Sands' operations, earning it recognition on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. The company’s efforts encompass promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly through partnerships with organizations like the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to advance opportunities for Black college students in the hospitality industry.
Las Vegas Sands continues to be a beacon of luxury, community support, and sustainable growth, ensuring that its regions remain great places to live, work, and visit.
Sands China launched its Community Revitalization Program in 2023 to restore historic Macao areas. The initiative, themed 'Reshape. Rejuvenate. Reimagine,' focuses on landmarks including the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory, Taipa Houses, Rua das Estalagens, and Macao Cultural Center Plaza.
Key projects include the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Program for Rua das Estalagens, which funded seven local businesses from 128 applications, and various cultural initiatives at the Iec Long Firecracker Factory, including the Colorful Spark Pop-up Cultural Creative Playground running through January 2025. The program aims to preserve Macao's heritage while promoting tourism and supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) have announced the creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, supported by a $15 million donation from Sands to the UNLV Foundation. The institute, approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on December 5, 2024, will be located in UNLV's Maryland Administrative Building.
The institute will offer Mandarin language courses, cultural programming, and student/faculty exchanges. It aims to enhance Chinese cultural literacy and facilitate intercultural dialogue in Las Vegas, particularly important as the city grows as a global hub for tourism, hospitality, business, and sports. The initiative builds upon Sands' nearly two-decade-long support of UNLV's academic initiatives.
Las Vegas Sands and UNLV announced the establishment of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV, following approval by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on December 5, 2024. The initiative is funded by a $15 million donation from Sands to the UNLV Foundation.
The Institute will offer comprehensive programs including Mandarin language courses, cultural programming, and student/faculty exchanges. Located in UNLV's Maryland Administrative Building, it will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, exhibition spaces, and meeting venues. The initiative aims to enhance Chinese cultural literacy and facilitate intercultural dialogue, particularly relevant as Las Vegas grows as a global hub for tourism, hospitality, business, and sports.
NBA and Sands China (HKEx: 1928.HK) announced a multiyear collaboration to bring NBA China Games to Macao. The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games on October 10 and 12, 2025, at The Venetian Arena.
The event will feature interactive fan activities, NBA Cares community initiatives, and an NBA Fan Day with celebrity performances. An NBA Flagship Store will open at The Londoner Macao, offering authentic merchandise from major brands. The games will reach fans in over 200 countries through various media platforms.
The games will be presented by 88VIP, with support from partners including Ant International, Ctrip, Mengniu, Nike, and Tissot. Sands China will serve as the Official Integrated Resort Partner and Official Promoter of the games.
Sands China organized a five-day Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon from Nov. 11-15, bringing 17 Macao enterprises to Portugal. The initiative, co-organized with the Macao Economic and Technological Development Bureau and supported by the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund, aimed to promote technological innovation in Macao.
The delegation attended the Web Summit, a major tech conference with 70,000 participants from 150 countries, focusing on sustainability, AI, and robotics. They also visited innovative companies including Outsystems, Sensei Tech, and Unicorn Factory. The trip concluded with a Concrete Opportunities Workshop exploring innovation methodologies and collaboration opportunities.
Sands China hosted a joint event at The Parisian® Macao, combining the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards and the graduation ceremony for the 15th and 16th cohorts of its Sands Procurement Academy. Seven suppliers were recognized for excellence across different categories, while 73 local SMEs graduated from the academy program. The event highlighted Sands China's commitment to supporting local businesses, with the academy having trained 559 suppliers since its 2017 founding.
The company showcased 138 success stories of SME partnerships and hosted a networking session. Notably, Sands China reported a total procurement spend of MOP 10.3 billion in 2024, with 29 percent allocated to local SMEs.
Las Vegas Sands has implemented comprehensive well-being initiatives across its global operations to support Team Member advancement. In Macao, Sands China's Happy 360 program has conducted nearly 200 activities for over 28,000 participants since 2021, offering health seminars, workshops, and consultations. Marina Bay Sands in Singapore provides various programs including physical activities, crafts, and sports clubs. The company is also conducting mental health awareness training for managers and offering wellness coaching through its EmpowHER resource group. These initiatives are part of Sands' commitment to invest $200 million in workforce development by 2025.
The 2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit, presented by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS), will take place on November 8, addressing the rising youth homelessness crisis in Nevada. The summit brings together experts, stakeholders, and youth with lived experiences to develop solutions, following a 14% increase in youth homelessness from 2022 to 2023. The event features panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a youth fashion showcase. This year's summit aims to expand statewide collaboration and work towards creating Nevada's first standalone plan to end youth homelessness, which will be developed after completing a statewide study in June 2025.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) are organizing the 8th annual Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit on November 8, 2024, at Las Vegas City Hall. The event aims to address Nevada's rising youth homelessness rates, which increased by 14% from 2022 to 2023. The summit features presentations from experts, officials, and youth advocates, preparing for the state's first stand-alone youth homelessness plan in 2025. Nevada currently faces the nation's most severe affordable housing shortage, with only 14 affordable rentals available per 100 extremely low-income households.
Sands China and community partners assembled over 30,000 hygiene kits for Clean the World in one day at The Venetian Macao. 350 volunteers, including Sands Cares Ambassadors and members from four local organizations, participated in this 11th annual initiative. The kits, containing recycled hotel amenities and essential hygiene supplies, will be distributed to 15 community groups in Philippines, Hong Kong, and Macao. Since 2014, Sands China has diverted over 330 tons of hotel amenities from landfills and produced 385,700 hygiene kits through this sustainability program.
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