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Four Seasons and Las Vegas Sands Agree on Macau Management Contract

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

LAS VEGAS - (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced today that the two companies have reached an agreement in which Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts willArtist's rendering of the future Venetian Macau
Artist's rendering of the future Venetian Macau
  manage a 400-room hotel being built by Las Vegas Sands Corp. on the Cotai Strip in the People's Republic of China Special Administrative Region of Macao. Four Seasons will manage the Hotel and the serviced vacation suites, while Las Vegas Sands Corp. will operate the casino within the Hotel. The parties have entered into an exclusive non-binding Letter of Intent which sets forth all of the material terms of the parties agreements. The parties expect to enter into binding definitive agreements by the end of the second quarter 2006.

Connected to The Venetian Macao, which is currently under construction on the Cotai Strip, Four Seasons Hotel Macao will feature 400 luxurious hotel rooms; up to 600 Four Seasons-serviced vacation suites; distinctive dining experiences; full service spas, each featuring a wide array of amenities; elegant and versatile meeting space and a spacious pool bar and grill. The development will also include an upscale fashion mall integrated into the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Macao.

"Watching the Cotai Strip take shape with some of the most prominent names in the business is an awe-inspiring experience," said Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. "The caliber of the companies that want to partner with us on this project is extraordinary and we are honored that so many share our vision to create Asia's Las Vegas."

"Macao is fast emerging as an international tourist and convention location," added Kathleen Taylor, president of worldwide business operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "With the vision of Las Vegas Sands Corp., the Cotai Strip promises to become an exciting destination, and is a natural fit with our expansion plans in Asia. China and the entire Asia Pacific region represent tremendous opportunities for Four Seasons to bring our distinctive brand of genuine, caring service experience to new places."

In addition to the renowned Four Seasons services and amenities, guests of Four Seasons Hotel Macao will also enjoy unparalleled nightlife. The hotel will feature a lively night club and a variety of chic lounges, all offering exceptional entertainment options. The European style casino will cater to high-end gaming with almost 50 tables and roughly 300 slot machines.

"Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a powerful addition to the Cotai Strip development and represents yet another step in building the ultimate travel destination, for business and leisure, in this part of the world," said William P. Weidner, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Statements in this press release which are not historical facts are "forward looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward- looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond the Company's control, which may cause material differences in actual results, performance or other expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to general economic conditions, competition, new ventures, government regulation, legalization of gaming, interest rates, future terrorist acts, insurance, and other factors detailed in the reports filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. is a hotel, gaming, resort and exhibition/convention company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company owns The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Sands Expo and Convention Center, where it hosts exhibitions and conventions, in Las Vegas and the Sands Macao in the People's Republic of China Special Administrative Region of Macao. The company is also developing additional casino hotel resort properties, including The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas and The Venetian Macao Casino Resort in Macao. For more information, visit www.lasvegassands.com.

FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS

Dedicated to continuous innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons invented luxury for the modern traveler. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalized 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified in its employees -- people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons has followed a targeted course of expansion, opening hotels in major city centers and desirable resort destinations around the world.

Four Seasons entered the Asian market more than a decade ago with its first hotel in Tokyo. Today, travelers will find Four Seasons in major business centers and cultural destinations across the region, including two hotels in Tokyo, two in Singapore, and properties in Bangkok, Jakarta, Taipei, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Leisure travelers can choose from a growing selection of unique resort experiences in Asia, whether it's cruising the Maldives on the Four Seasons Explorer, discovering the spirituality of Bali, communing with elephants in Chiang Rai, or indulging in the ultimate spa getaways in Chiang Mai and Langkawi.

Currently with 68 hotels in 31 countries, and more than 20 properties under development, Four Seasons will continue to lead luxury hospitality with innovative enhancements, making business travel easier and leisure travel more rewarding. For more information on Four Seasons, visit www.fourseasons.com.

 

Las Vegas Sands Corporation
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Room 1 A
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 414-1000
Website: www.lasvegassands.com
Las Vegas Sands Corporation owns and operates casino resorts, including The Venetian in Las Vegas and The Sands Macao Casino in Macao. The company is also developing casino resorts and properties in Las Vegas and Macao, including The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and hopes to build a casino in Singapore.
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