Sands New York, the newly proposed entertainment facility at the Coliseum in Uniondale featuring a casino, will now include a state-of-the-art spa and wellness amenities to aid in drawing in tourism and making the facility a global health destination.
Las Vegans Sands, the proposed developers of the facility, announced the partnership with Canyon Ranch July 27, which includes plans for a signature spa, fitness and food amenities.
Canyon Ranch provides more than 1,500 wellness services nationally, tapping into ancient techniques and modern technology. Established in 1979, the wellness pioneer has provided over four decades of services catered to nutrition, sports and performance, spa, mental health and spirituality.
“Canyon Ranch is a major draw for tourists who have come to know the brand by its unparalleled reputation in experiential wellness,” Robert Goldstein, chairman and chief executive officer at Sands, said.
Goldstein said the Canyon Ranch location at the Sands New York will cater to the wellness provider’s “loyal following” and provide another destination for them to visit. He said this will place Long Island “on a short list of the most sought-after wellness destinations in the world” and brings global tourism to the locale.
“Canyon Ranch’s purpose is to inspire people to achieve a well way of life so that they can live better, longer,” Jeff Kuster, CEO of Canyon Ranch, said. “We are proud to be in partnership with Sands to expand access to our unique approach to integrated wellness to the New York Metropolitan and Long Island area.”
Kuster said the resort offers an experience that is refreshing for guests’ bodies and minds through their fitness and spa services. He said its dining will feature its signature dishes that focus on flavor in tandem with the health benefits of intentionally sourced ingredients.
Canyon Ranch has a past partnership with Las Vegas Sands at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, an award-winning wellness destination.
The wellness company has other resorts located in Tucson, AZ, Lenox, MA, and Woodside, CA.
The Las Vegas Sands proposal to construct the $4 billion resort and casino through a 99-year lease agreement was overwhelmingly approved by the Nassau County Legislature in May.
The resolution’s passage came amid continued pushback and concerns from residents and local groups who opposed the implementation of a casino in the county.
