Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s lavish integrated resort (IR), is to invest $750 million in the second phase of its redevelopment in a bid to become a world-class tourism destination.
The $1 billion first phase of the transformation focused on the refurbishment of the first and second hotel towers. Marina Bay Sands also added new dining outlets and luxury lifestyle amenities.
The second phase will focus on the third tower, the hotel lobby, and the Sands SkyPark observation deck. The resort is also adding a reimagined VIP arrival experience and new dining and retail offerings.
$1.75 billion Marina Bay Sands project
More than 550 redesigned rooms, including around 380 suites, will be introduced in the second phase. Work is expected to be completed gradually through 2025.
Additionally, the second phase includes the addition of new wellness experiences for guests. As an introduction to these attractions, Marina Bay Sands is set to launch several wellness activities next month, including Thai boxing, spin classes and sound bath meditation.
“We are excited about the next stage of Marina Bay Sands’ development, and how this will strengthen Singapore’s appeal as a leading tourism destination,” said Paul Town, Marina Bay Sands’ chief operating officer.
“Marina Bay Sands has made significant progress in delivering new world-leading luxury travel experiences over the past two years.
“This second phase of reinvestment will be critical as it propels the property to new heights and places us in a strong position to capture future growth opportunities. We look forward to having visitors enjoy these new and enhanced offerings.”
Once the transformation of all three hotel towers is completed, Marina Bay Sands will offer a total of 1,850 refurbished rooms, including nearly 770 suites.
In addition to the redevelopment of its three hotel towers, Marina Bay Sands is training its staff to create “exceptional guest experiences beyond what is expected”, the resort said in a press release.
Elsewhere, Genting Singapore is investing $5bn in the expansion of Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore’s other integrated resort.
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