Sands China has reaffirmed its commitment to a planned conservatory attraction in Macau, with CEO and President Grant Chum identifying the project as part of the operator’s continued investment in non-gaming facilities.
In an interview published by Macao Daily News on Tuesday, Chum cited the conservatory among infrastructure investments pledged under the company’s gaming concession, saying he expected it to become a new Macau landmark.
He also said Sands China would invest in renovating and modernizing its convention facilities to meet business travelers’ needs.
The conservatory plan was announced in December 2022, when Sands China outlined its investment program following the signing of a new 10-year gaming concession.
The original proposal envisaged redeveloping Le Jardin, south of The Londoner Macao, into an approximately 50,000-square-meter garden-themed attraction. The conservatory would form part of the wider development, alongside themed green spaces and other amenities, providing a year-round attraction for visitors and residents.
That announcement also included a proposed 18,000-square-meter convention and exhibition facility adjacent to the existing Cotai Expo at The Venetian Macao.
Chum said Sands China was preparing to bring a broader range of entertainment and sporting events to Macau. He pointed to The Venetian Arena’s nearly two decades of operations, during which it had hosted close to 1,000 events and attracted around 5 million admissions.
