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The Indispensable Travel Industry Read Feature Highlight Ancillary Services in Asia Vol. 2 Issue 26 | 16 August 2011 | www.travelweeklyweb.com | Published by Travel & Meetings Group, Ten Alps Communications Asia Pte Ltd George Tanasijevich appointed as new head of Marina Bay Sands News Sheraton sets the benchmark in Nha Trang News Page 6 Marina Bay Sands. Marina Bay Sands, Asia's leading destination for business, leisure and entertainment, announced that George Tanasijevich has been appointed its president and chief executive officer (CEO). Tanasijevich is also the manag- ing director of Global Development for Las Vegas Sands Corp., the parent company of Marina Bay Sands and a leading global integrated resorts de- veloper with properties in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore. Prior to his recent appointment, Tanasijevich was the interim CEO and previously served as the general manager and vice president, Singapore Development, spearheading the development of Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s winning bid for Singapore's first Integrated Resort at Marina Bay. Mr. Michael Leven, president and chief operating officer, Las Vegas Sands Corp. said, "With his deep insights of corporate Asia, organisational leadership expertise and experience in developing a world-class integrated resort from the ground up, George was the perfect choice for us. As our fi rst employee in Singa- George Tanasijevich, president and chief executive offi cer, Marina Bay Sands. pore, George was instrumental in Las Vegas Sands' successful bid for the Marina Bay Integrated Resort. Throughout Marina Bay Sands' construction and opening phases, George continued to impress us with his sharp business and legal mind, familiarity with the operat- ing framework in Singapore, and reassuring presence. He has been a steady and strong force for the com- pany since Day 1, and we are proud to have him lead Marina Bay Sands to even greater heights." Prior to joining Marina Bay Sands in 2005, Tanasijevich was based in Macau as Director of Development, respon- sible for the coordination of various commercial ac- tivities related to Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s Cotai Strip projects. An accomplished business executive and at- torney with extensive international experience, Tana- sijevich also previously served as senior vice president/ Equity Markets at CapitaLand Limited in Singapore, Southeast Asia's largest real estate and hospitality con- glomerate. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore's 10th Anniversary Celebrations Page 8 Said Tanasijevich, "At every phase of Marina Bay Sands' growth, I have been privileged to work with individuals whose passion, hard work and dedication have helped create and defi ne this iconic destination. As Marina Bay Sands moves into its second year of operations, I am excited to embark on my new role and look forward to working closely with my 8,600 colleagues to ensure the continued success of Asia's best destination." Marina Bay Sands has also appointed another industry veteran to its senior leadership team. Benny Zin has been ap- pointed as Marina Bay Sands' chief oper- ating offi cer (COO). Zin mos t recent l y ser ved a s MarinaBay Sands' interim COO and was formerly vice president for Convention- sand Exhibitions, driving the company's Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) strategy since its opening last year. Both appointments take effect im- mediately.

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