Bloomberg has an article today saying that Las Vegas Sands has “all the money required to be able to complete the project.” And thanks to the global economic slowdown, according to the raw materials pipeline is finally starting to open up, which should alleviate some of the hurdles the company has faced during the construction.
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According to this article, an unnamed spokesman for Resorts World at Sentosa has said that there is no change to the opening timeframe of the casino. The phased opening in 2009 is on track.
That is the question asked in this recent article. It looks like the recent Marina Bay Sands advertising campaign to recruit thousands of new workers has created quite a stir in Singapore. It has even gotten me excited because Ive noticed traffic to this site is up by about 500% since the job recruitment drive started. Keep it up guys, the more excitement the better.
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“Transformers,” the electrifying blockbuster celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventive storyline, spectacular action sequences and special effects, will now be developed as a new theme park mega-attraction in a partnership between Universal Parks & Resorts, Hasbro and DreamWorks Pictures.
The attraction will fuse 3D-HD media, mega special effects and stunning robotics with a ride system that will transform perceptions of theme park experiences. The rides are scheduled to make their debuts first at Universal Studios Singapore and then at Universal Studios Hollywood, both prior to summer, 2011.
In “Transformers,” Earth’s humans are caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between the friendly Autobots and the evil Decepticons, which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.
Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts, said: “Transformers will be a jewel in our collection of world-class rides based on great movies. We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Hasbro, DreamWorks, director Michael Bay and the film’s executive producer, Steven Spielberg, who has been responsible for so many of our signature rides and attractions.” Continue Reading »
Two recent articles discussing Marina Bay Sands plans to hire more than 10,000 new employees.
From Today Online:
Wanted: 10,000 new employees
Frontline personnel suchas security officers and waiters are being sought
IT WILL open its doors only at the end of next year, but Marina Bay Sands is beginning its hunt today for the10,000 employees it will need.
Chambermaids, security officers and waiters — these are the kind of front-line, rank-and-file positions the integrated resort will be advertising for in newspapers.
Its stated aim for starting now: Secure these jobs for as many Singaporeans as possible, even if they have no prior experience in tourism and hospitality. Continue Reading »
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) concluded the first year of
its second term recently on 31 August 2008, and signals its preparation for the
implementation of the NCPG casino exclusion orders in the coming year.
Said Mr Lim Hock San, Chairman of the NCPG: “The first casino is expected to
open in the third quarter of 2009. We would start receiving applications for casino
exclusion measures by January next year. We hope to minimise the number of
Singaporeans who suffer from problem gambling.”
Under the Casino Control Act, the NCPG has the authority to issue casino
exclusion orders. The NCPG expects to start issuing some 29,000 exclusion
orders next year. Excluded persons will include all undischarged bankrupts and
those on public assistance. Families may also apply for their members to be
excluded if they have a gambling problem. Individuals may voluntarily apply for
exclusion. The NCPG hopes to be able to start receiving applications for casino
exclusions from January 2009. Continue Reading »
Its nice to hear some optimism given depressed economies and plummeting stock markets. Here are some comments made by Las Vegas Sands execs regarding their Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore:
“Overall, we remain extremely optimistic about the prospects for Marina Bay Sands and the future of the tourism industry in Singapore with China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand serving as key source countries for both the business and leisure tourist market,”….“With our parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp’s unsurpassed track record in building world-class integrated resorts, Asian operating experience and MICE expertise, we are confident that Marina Bay Sands will be a destination filled with buzz, excitement, and something for everyone,” Continue Reading »
It looks like Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay IR casino has a jump start on the MICE business given the fact that Singapore already ranks so well as a meeting city. From AsiaOne.com:
For the first time in history, Singapore has been ranked the ‘Top International Meeting City’ in 2007 in the Union of International Associations (UIA) 2007 Global Rankings.
In the UIA’s International Meetings Statistics 2007 report, Singapore leapfrogged two notches to clinch the top position, beating perennial favourites Paris (ranked 2nd) and Vienna (3rd), giving its ambition to be an exchange capital of the world a boost.
‘The UIA congratulates Singapore on the steady growth in the number of international meetings it has hosted over the past few years, a growth that results from and reflects the focus, quality and creativity of the Singapore meetings industry,’ said Mr Jacques de Mevius, Secretary-General, UIA. Continue Reading »
A NEW city skyline will arise over the next couple of years when 23 buildings turn on the lights at night.
Maybank, The Sail condo and the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort are among the buildings that have sent lighting proposals to the Government. The plans include how they will illuminate their roofs or accentuate their facades.
This light-up is part of Singapore’s plan to create a night buzz for a distinctive city, said Mrs Cheong Hoon Kean, chief executive officer of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
Speaking to The Straits Times ahead of the Formula One night race next week, she said: ‘We can look forward to a signature night skyline in the next couple of years, when the buildings in Marina Bay and Central Business District (CBD) are completed and external lighting is installed.’ Beautiful lighting will create ‘a captivating night scene that enhances our city’s appeal’, she added. Continue Reading »
Gone are the days when a degree in management necessarily meant a degree in finance or accounts. With specialisation being the order of the day, studying casino management seems to hold a lot of promise for the Gen Next who want to earn mega bucks.
The necessity of having a course in casino management arose after the Singapore Government announced setting up of two casinos in the Integrated Resorts which would be ready by next year, Andrew Chau, Executive Chairman and Principal of East Asia Institute of Management (EASB) said.
“We in Singapore believe in first building infrastructure for the sector we target growth in. It is a win-win situation for both, the professionals and the industry. While the industry grows, professionals, too go places,” Ho Ee Hong, Area Director, India (Designate), Contact Singapore said. Continue Reading »