Testament to company’s focus on team members
(Macao, June 23, 2019) – Sands China Ltd. honoured more than 1,600 team members for reaching their 15-year milestones with the company, with a June 11 ceremony at Sands® Macao and two ceremonies on June 13 at The Venetian® Macao.
Sands China Ltd. President Dr. Wilfred Wong presented each team member with an Honourable Service Award – a 15th anniversary souvenir box containing an anniversary certificate, special edition pin designed by a team member, and a commemorative tie or scarf. The designs on the souvenirs symbolise the heritage of the Sands spirit and represent the close bond between team members. As a further expression of gratitude to its long-serving team members, the company presented each of them with a gift certificate for a special 15-year anniversary meal to be enjoyed with a loved one at a choice of one of nine Sands China restaurants.
“As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Sands Macao this year, we are very pleased to recognise the team members that have remained with the company since the very beginning,” said Dr. Wong. “Their loyal dedication and determination have helped Sands China get to where it is today, and they have our gratitude and appreciation for doing their part to contribute to Macao’s rise as a world centre of tourism and leisure. It has been a pleasure for the company to watch them grow and develop as professionals in the industry, increasing their skills and knowledge along the way.”
Team members at the celebration events, entitled Our 15 Years of Excellence Recognition Ceremony, had a chance to win cash and prizes in lucky draws and enjoyed buffet meals provided by one of Sands Macao’s signature restaurants, 888 Buffet.
The ceremonies also featured the debut of Care, the first of five videos produced by Sands China team members to highlight the ways they have demonstrated some of the company’s core values over the years.
A new song and music video debuted at the events as well. Also produced by team members, it recalls their 15 years of hard work and contributions to the company and the community.
Apart from the recognition ceremonies, the company has organised a photo exhibition at its properties’ back-of-house team member areas, featuring photos collected from long-serving team members to chronicle their 15-year journeys with the company.
The company’s nurturing of team members has resulted in a substantial growth in the ratio of its Macao locals in management positions – more than quadrupling from 20 per cent in 2004 to 90 per cent currently. Sands China team members have earned more than 15,000 vertical promotions since 2004, and have taken advantage of over 1,400 horizontal career movements.
The more than 1,600 team members who have served the company for 15 years represent over one-third of the pre-opening team of Sands Macao; and over 8,300 team members are 10-year company veterans, 84 per cent of whom are Macao locals – a testament to Sands China’s focus on team member well-being and development.
Photo caption: More than 1,600 Sands China team members in total attend celebrations honouring their 15-year anniversaries with the company, at Sands Macao June 11 (left) and at The Venetian Macao June 13 (right). Team members at the celebration events had a chance to win cash and prizes in lucky draws and enjoyed buffet meals provided by one of Sands Macao’s signature restaurants, 888 Buffet.
Photo caption: Sands China team members attend a celebration honouring their 15-year anniversaries with the company, at The Venetian Macao June 13. Team members at the celebration event had a chance to win cash and prizes in lucky draws and enjoyed buffet meals provided by one of Sands Macao’s signature restaurants, 888 Buffet.
Photo caption: A 15th anniversary souvenir box containing an anniversary certificate, special edition pin designed by a team member, and a commemorative tie or scarf was received by team members celebrating their 15-year anniversaries with the company, at celebration events Sands Macao June 11 and at The Venetian Macao June 13.The designs on the souvenirs symbolise the heritage of the Sands spirit and represent the close bond between team members.
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About Sands China Ltd.
Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928, Sands China or the Company) is a Cayman Islands registered company and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, Sands® Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao – with The Londoner Macao to be reintroduced as The Londoner Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at the Cotai Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Sands Cotai Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).
For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.
