Articles tagged “integrated resorts”

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Wynn Resorts Confirms It’s Opening First Casino in UAE

Integrated resort operator Wynn Resorts confirmed that it would be operating a casino at its resort in Ras Al Khaimah. The casino at Wynn Marjan would be “somewhat larger than” the operator’s flagship U.S. gaming venue - Wynn Las Vegas, CEO Craig Billings said during the earnings call on Wednesday. Announced earlier this year, the…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Hotels

Thailand Looks to Legalize Casinos in Latest Effort to Win Back Tourists

As Thailand pulls out all stops to woo tourists, the number one tourism destination in Southeast Asia pre-pandemic is clearly feeling like it may lose out to its neighbors if it doesn't roll the dice.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Thailand Looks to Legalize Casinos in Latest Effort to Win Back Tourists

Tourism

Maldives Woos Investors to Build New Longer-Stay Tourism Models

While the "one-island, one-resort" concept will remain its unique sell, Maldives is moving to diversify its product offering, a step in the right direction. The question is, will investors bite?

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 3 years ago

Maldives Woos Investors to Build New Longer-Stay Tourism Models

Tourism

Las Vegas Sands Bails on Integrated Resort Casino Plans in Japan

It looks like the high stakes that casino operators have to put into Japan's integrated resorts scene is too much of a gamble, especially in the post-pandemic climate which makes returns on tourism investment even more uncertain.

Rocky Swift, Reuters | 4 years ago

Las Vegas Sands Bails on Integrated Resort Casino Plans in Japan

Hotels

Fosun Anchors New China Resorts With Club Med and Thomas Cook Brands

Fosun bets on integrated resorts to address the needs of Chinese travelers, who are showing interest in these types of experiences. Why not use what’s already in the family? Thomas Cook and Club Med should be ever so pleased.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Fosun Anchors New China Resorts With Club Med and Thomas Cook Brands