Macau records almost 10% rise in visitor arrivals in September   

Macau's visitor arrivals in September rose by 9.9 percent year-on-year, reaching 2,528,011, as per data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). This figure represents a return to 91.4 percent of visitor numbers recorded in September 2019.

Touring France’s most iconic casino destinations

France is home to some of the most elegant casinos in Europe, where history, opulence, and top-tier gaming facilities converge.

Bloomberry secures $1.25 billion refinancing deal

Bloomberry Resorts Corp. has secured a $1.25 billion syndicated refinancing facility. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s financial flexibility, reduce interest rates, and support long-term growth projects such as the Solaire Resort & Casino expansion and the Cavite project.

SiGMA partners with PAGCOR for second Land-Based Retreat 

Taking place alongside the SiGMA Asia event, and held in partnership with PAGCOR, this exclusive retreat will gather 120 leading land-based gaming operators, creating an unmatched networking and knowledge-sharing experience in the heart of the Asia-Pacific region.

Kangwon Land aims to become a leading IR with expanded non-gaming attractions  

Kangwon Land in South Korea has unveiled ambitious plans to evolve into a world-class integrated resort (IR), positioning itself to compete with global entertainment hubs like Las Vegas. As the only casino in the country accessible to locals, Kangwon Land is focusing on transforming its former mining-region location into a major tourist destination.

Philippines tourism hits 4 million foreign visitors by September 

The Philippines saw a surge in foreign tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing 4.08 million foreign visitors, marking a 10.4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Macau visitor arrivals during October Golden Week surpass pre-Covid levels   

Macau welcomed 915,696 visitors during the first six days of the National Day Golden Week holiday, already surpassing pre-pandemic levels with one day left in the week-long holiday.

Philippines’ Robinsons Land commits over €160 million to luxury hotel expansion  

The Gokongwei Group, through its real estate arm Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), is set to make a push into the luxury hospitality market with a PHP10 billion (€160.9 million) investment in new hotel developments.

Thailand IRs could generate $5 billion annually, JP Morgan analysis reveals  

Integrated resorts (IRs) in Bangkok, Thailand have the potential to generate between $2.5 billion and $3 billion annually, with the figure possibly reaching 5 billion, according to a report by JP Morgan. The analysis attributes much of this potential revenue to the influx of foreign tourists.

Macau hotel occupancy returns to near pre-pandemic levels in August  

Macau's hotel industry saw a notable recovery in August 2024, with occupancy rates reaching 91.3 percent, a rise of 2.8 percentage points compared to the previous year. This figure reflects a significant rebound, bringing guest numbers back to 99.7 percent of pre-pandemic levels from August 2019.