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Tropicana Las Vegas announced today that Thomas Recine has been appointed Vice President of Food and Beverage. Recine will report to property president Thomas McCartney and will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, planning and development.

"Tom brings a wealth of relevant experience to his post at Tropicana Las Vegas including venue development and strategic rebranding," said McCartney. "We are thrilled to have him on our team and eager to benefit from his expertise throughout the property's transformation."

Recine has more than two decades of industry experience, most recently as Senior Vice President of Property Operations and Food and Beverage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. In this position, he oversaw all food and beverage operations, catering and banquet services, environmental services, audio visual services as well as entertainment offerings.

Prior to joining Planet Hollywood, he spent 20 years with MGM Mirage. During his tenure, Recine held senior leadership roles at New York New York, Luxor, MGM Grand, and The Mirage.

Recine is a longtime Las Vegan and an alumnus of University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Nestled in the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip, Tropicana Las Vegas is a true Las Vegas landmark. The historic property is currently transforming itself into a vibrant, South Beach, Miami themed escape. The revitalized Tropicana Las Vegas will feature a pulsating Latin beat, live salsa dancers, bright tropical colors and a sizzling nightlife scene. Renovations are scheduled for completion in 2010 and include the redesign of every hotel room and suite, the casino, the world-famous pool area, several new restaurants, bars, a new poker room, a new race and sports book and a nightclub. For additional information on events, amenities or availability call 702-739-2222 or visit troplv.com.

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SOURCE Tropicana Las Vegas

During a luncheon today in New York City, Marina Bay Sands(TM) and Chef Daniel Boulud announced that the multiple award-winner will be one of six world renowned chefs featured at the much-anticipated integrated resort complex when it launches in Singapore next year.

"We are delighted and honored to have Chef Boulud join our efforts to create a truly memorable and unique experience at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore," said Michael Leven, president of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), the parent company of Marina Bay Sands. "The interest and excitement around Marina Bay Sands grows by the day as we announce exclusive offerings, such as a signature restaurant by Daniel Boulud, and as the size, scope, and stunning architecture of the property continues to become such a prominent part of the Singapore skyline and a focal point of Marina Bay."

Earlier this week, Marina Bay Sands and Disney Theatrical Productions announced that the award-winning Broadway musical The Lion King will be featured in one of the resort's state-of-the-art theatres. In addition, leading retailers such as Louis Vuitton, CHANEL, Gucci, Hermes, Ferragamo, and others will occupy the 800,000 square-foot Marina Bay Sands Shoppes.

Chef Boulud, whose New York restaurant DANIEL was recently awarded the prestigious three-stars designation from the Michelin Guide, said he looks forward to spending time in Singapore when he brings a new version of his New York restaurant, DB Bistro Moderne, to Marina Bay Sands.

"I've had the privilege of traveling to Singapore and enjoyed some incredible meals by local chefs. It's a superb city where I discovered a culture with a love of food from every corner of the world. Singapore is a wonderful place for me to create a restaurant in partnership with Las Vegas Sands and the international community of chefs they are bringing together. The Marina Bay Sands will be a great addition to a place that is already a dining destination."

When completed, Marina Bay Sands will feature large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, approximately 2,500 luxury hotel rooms, the breathtaking rooftop Sands SkyPark, a museum, Las Vegas-style gaming, the Paiza Club for premium players, theatres, entertainment, an outdoor event plaza, and unparalleled shopping and dining.

Daniel Boulud is Chef-Owner of several award-winning restaurants and the Feast & Fetes catering company. While he hails from Lyon, France, it is in New York that he has truly mastered the dining scene and is today considered one of America's leading culinary authorities. Over the last two decades, Boulud has evolved from a chef to a chef-restaurateur, bringing his contemporary, seasonally inspired French cuisine to his five New York City restaurants: DANIEL (recently awarded three Michelin stars); Cafe Boulud; DB Bistro Moderne; Bar Boulud and most recently DBGB Kitchen and Bar. Beyond Manhattan, he has created Cafe Boulud in Palm Beach and extended his culinary reach internationally with Maison Boulud in Beijing's Legation Quarter as well as Lumiere and DB Bistro Moderne in Vancouver. In Singapore, Chef Boulud will open his signature New York restaurant DB Bistro Moderne.

SOURCE Las Vegas Sands Corp.