A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week officiated by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, demonstrating the impact the group’s other property, Marina Bay Sands, has had on the country since opening in 2010.
The project, within close proximity to Marina Bay Sands, will feature a 570-suite luxury hotel tower capped with signature rooftop and dining experiences, luxury retail boutiques, gaming, holistic spa and wellness amenities, and close to 20,000 square metres of meeting space. 0,000 square feet of premium meeting space. A purpose-built 15,000-seat arena situated against the stunning backdrop of Marina Bay aims to enhance the live entertainment scene in Asia.
Sands Chairman and CEO, Robert Goldstein, said at the groundbreaking ceremony with its 2010 opening, Sands founder Sheldon G. Adelson embarked on a journey in Singapore with Marina Bay Sands that promised to change the face of tourism in the region.
“Fifteen years later, we have delivered on these ambitions and more,” he said.
Marina Bay Sands is the world’s most successful integrated resort in history, and the gold standard in the industry. “
“We have every intention of delivering a product that will be the envy of the hospitality industry and usher in a new era of luxury tourism in Singapore.”
Rotated at a 45-degree angle to frame panoramic views of both the Marina Bay and the Singapore Strait, the 55-story hotel tower will rise with its twin wings curving outward as they ascend toward the sky.
Taking inspiration from the island’s lush urban greenery, the development will have biophilic designs integrated throughout the building along with a significant proportion of green amenities.
The crowning achievement of the hotel tower will be the revolutionary 7000-square-metre Skyloop.
As a counterpart to the iconic Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, the Skyloop’s form will be defined by overlapping elliptical volumes that spiral in opposing directions, giving the tower an overall dynamic quality and affording 360-degree views. The lower Skyloop will interweave several points of public access, including an observatory, destination restaurants and lush rooftop gardens. Above, hotel guests will enjoy secluded experiences: private cabanas, infinity-edge pools and shading palms.
There will also be a cantilevered wellness terrace that is designed for yoga, arts and special events.
Since its inception, Marina Bay Sands has become an iconic symbol of Singapore, transforming the nation’s tourism landscape as a leading leisure, business and entertainment destination in Asia.
The resort hosted 2200 events last year that drew in 1.2 million delegates. In March this year it welcomed its 500 millionth visitor.