Las Vegas Sands evoked yesterday its “Team Member Number One” in a statement about the passing of its founder and “industry-changing entrepreneur” Sheldon Adelson.
The statement pointed out that “Mr Adelson was the first employee of Las Vegas Sands – ‘Team Member Number One’ he liked to say,” adding that “more than 50,000 Sands team members have Dr [Miriam] Adelson and the entire Adelson family in their thoughts and prayers and are grateful to have had their lives touched by a true force of nature.”
The statement received by The Macau Post Daily last night pointed out that “ born to immigrant parents and raised in a poor section of Boston, Mr Adelson went from a teenager selling newspapers on a street corner to becoming one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. His achievements in the integrated resort and hospitality industry are well-documented.
“In Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore, Mr Adelson’s vision for integrated resorts transformed the industry, changed the trajectory of the company he founded, and re-imagined tourism in each of those markets. His impact on the industry will be everlasting.
“When the [COVID-19] pandemic disrupted daily routines and dramatically impacted his business, Mr Adelson was adamant that our Team Members across the globe continue to receive full pay and health care benefits even while the buildings in which they worked were closed.
“There are countless additional untold stories of his warmth and generosity – efforts for which he never sought recognition or publicity and would only reply with a smile if asked about them. While his business credentials – having started or been involved in more than 50 different enterprises – are unquestioned, his dedication to philanthropy and commitment to his family will truly be his legacy.
“He will be missed by people from all parts of the world who were touched by his generosity, kindness, intellect and wonderful sense of humour. The Adelson family asks for privacy as they mourn Mr Adelson’s passing. A funeral will be held in Israel, the birthplace of [his wife] Dr Miriam Adelson, with plans for a memorial service in Las Vegas to be announced at a later date.”
The statement noted that the company’s “properties include The Venetian Resort and Sands Expo in Las Vegas and the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd., we have developed the largest portfolio of properties on the Cotai Strip in Macau, including The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao, as well as the Sands Macao on the Macau Peninsula [in Nape].
“Las Vegas Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen, anchored by the core tenets of serving people, planet and communities.
“We deliver a great working environment for 50,000 team members worldwide and drive social impact through the Sands Cares charitable giving,” the statement noted.
Sheldon Adelson poses with his wife Miriam on the red carpet shortly before the opening of The Parisian Macao in Cotai on September 13, 2016. Miriam is a physician by profession.
– AFP
