Sands China Reaffirms Macau Conservatory Project
The plan dated back to December 2022
Sands China has reiterated that its long-promised conservatory project in Macau remains on track, with chief executive and president Grant Chum casting it as part of a wider push to deepen the city’s non-gaming offer.
Per Asian Gaming Brief, he said the attraction was among the infrastructure commitments made under the company’s gaming concession and added that he expected it to become a new Macau landmark.
A Macau Landmark Built for More than Gaming
The conservatory plan dates back to December 2022, when Sands China set out its investment package after securing a new 10-year concession.
The proposal called for redeveloping Le Jardin, south of The Londoner Macao, into a garden-themed attraction of about 50,000 square metres, with themed green space and visitor facilities designed to draw residents and tourists year-round.
The company also flagged an 18,000-square-metre convention and exhibition venue beside Cotai Expo at The Venetian Macao.
Events, Culture and Capacity
Chum also said Sands China intends to refresh its convention infrastructure to better serve business travellers and to widen the range of entertainment and sports events it stages in Macau.
That would build on the group’s existing assets, including Cotai Expo and The Venetian Arena, which has hosted close to 1,000 events and around 5 million admissions over nearly two decades, according to the company.
Sands China has also linked its broader strategy to local regeneration. It also reaffirmed its commitment to responsible gaming in recent months through its donation of MOP 1 million to support local responsible gaming initiatives
