Las Vegas Sands has announced that the momentum of the Cotai Strip is growing, and not just for gambling. The Venetian Macau has already negotiated and signed contracts for five multi-year trade shows, which represent 13 separate events, and there are more in the pipeline. Reed Exhibitions, which presents the annual Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas and is the largest show organizer in the world, has booked for two G2E Asia events for 2008 and 2009.

Other shows that will be staged at Venetian Macau are the Asian Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo produced by William T Glasgow, Inc. and CMP Asia Jewelry and Watch Show organized by CMP Asia Ltd. William Weidner, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. stated, “Our company has a deep understanding of the needs of these organizers. We can provide them with the best resources to plan and execute their events and more importantly we can anticipate their needs and react swiftly to meet those needs."

Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. commented "Almost every week the momentum of our Cotai Strip development reaches a new level." He added, "Whether it's another addition to our distinguished list of hotel brands, exciting entertainment acts like Cirque du Soleil, or the finest and most exclusive names in retail, all the pieces of the puzzle needed to create Asia's Las Vegas continue to fall into place."

The trade marked Cotai Strip is a master planned development of resort, hotel and casino properties on Cotai, an area of reclaimed land between the islands of Taipa and Coloane in Macao. Las Vegas Sands is developing The Venetian Macao, which is currently under construction, as well as hotel projects including a Four Seasons Hotel, Starwood's Sheraton and St. Regis brands, a Shangri-La Hotel and a Traders Hotel, and a Hilton Hotel and Conrad Hotel. The company is also developing additional casino hotel resort properties, including The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. (E-05.11.06)

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