Sands Tapped for New Resort in Singapore

May 26, 2006 By: Erin Sternthal Travel Agent

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The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has been selected to develop a resort at Marina Bay by the Singapore government. The Marina Bay Sands will house two 2,000-seat theaters, an entertainment zone, outdoor event plaza and an Art Science Museum. Luxury retail outlets with stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will be located at Marina Bay along with celebrity chef restaurants debuting the talents of Charlie Trotter, Thomas Keller, Pierre Gagnaire and Hiroyuki Hiramatsu. The property will also have 2,500 hotel rooms in three towers. Other companies vying for the project included Harrah's Entertainment, Genting International and MGM Mirage.