Articles tagged “gaming”

The Las Vegas Strip is consolidating fast. Soon, two billionaires (Barry Diller and Tilman Fertitta) may control a large chunk of its hotel rooms.

Shifts in global tourism patterns around the love of sports and athletic activities are occurring simultaneously with Qiddiya City’s rise from the ground up, just 40 minutes from Riyadh. The destination “built for play” is at the center of a critical moment emblematic of the future of travel.

Jim Murren, chair of the UAE’s gaming authority, expects to see up to four integrated resorts in the UAE in the coming years.

The explosive popularity of gaming and esports tourism is not only an interesting story of rapid growth in and of itself. It represents a completely new category of live tourism that’s breaking down generational and cultural barriers.

Las Vegas tourism is experiencing measurable softness in 2024, and it's affecting MGM Resorts.

To gamble or not to gamble, that's Thailand's dilemma. Integrated resorts could boost revenue, but there's also the risk of losing Chinese tourists, a market already shrinking over safety worries.

The UAE’s emerging casino industry remains under wraps, but growing investments and behind-the-scenes developments indicate a lucrative future, quietly reshaping the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape for foreign travelers.

Japan's casino dreams are ramping up as Osaka IR takes a leap of faith, ditching its exit clause. But with rising costs and public doubts, the stakes are sky-high. Will this gamble succeed, or is Japan risking a costly blunder in a competitive market?

As Pattaya plans an image makeover the city’s leaders have a delicate balancing act ahead. They need to steer the family-friendly ship without losing the crowd that’s been keeping Pattaya buzzing for years.

Thailand's decision to legalize casinos could be its big "ka-ching" moment, potentially transforming its tourism sector and unlocking economic benefits.