Miscellaneous resort projects
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It looks like the integrated resort (IR) that was out for tender for Osaka is having more delays and doubts thrown at it. The Genting Group have already walked away from the project leaving MGM as the main bidder to create the resort.

MGM President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle revealed that his firm was not committed to moving forward with its multi-billion dollar IR investment at Yumeshima, Osaka.

He also made the oblique but perhaps meaningful comment: “We like the fact that there’s probably going to be a delay in the reopening of some of the conversations that will hopefully make this a better investment for anybody interested in it, most notably us.”

Source: https://agbrief.com/headline/mgm-not-committed-to-osaka-ir-investment/#:~:text=In%20an%20earnings%20conference%20call,IR%20investment%20at%20Yumeshima%2C%20Osaka.

After permanently closing in 2011, due to damage caused by a Tsunami, the Kona Village Resort on the Island of Hawaii will reopen in 2022.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort will debut 150 unique, standalone guest hales with locally-inspired décor and a privileged sense of seclusion. An array of distinct dining venues, including the original resort’s beloved Shipwreck Bar and Talk Story Bar, will offer elevated yet relaxed experiences. The resort will also offer an array of new amenities including Sense, A Rosewood Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, as well as multiple pools.

source: https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village

The Riviera Maya in Mexico is getting a new resort. Etéreo, an Auberge Resorts Collection, is scheduled to open in 2021.

Featuring 75 contemporary guesthouses, an Auberge Spa and two dining venues, the resort is a collection of patinaed coral stone structures designed with modern Mayan references and elevated to seemingly float like islands among fields of dense tropical vegetation. The different areas of the resort are laced together by a series of discrete wooden boardwalks and pathways. The enclave, which will have a highly residential feel, will tread lightly on the land and offer stunning ocean views.

source: https://aubergeresorts.com/etereo/

The Pendry Park City in Utah is scheduled to open winter of 2021. Sitting at the base of Park City Mountain Resort, this ski-in / ski-out location provides easy access to 7,300 acres of mountain landscape, allowing guests easy access to ski slopes, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts and more.

The resort will feature ski valet, a spa, fine dining, along with a rooftop bar and pool.

A modernist take on a traditional alpine lodge, the resort will feature 152 guestrooms and suites, along with fully serviced Pendry Residences Park City ranging in size from studios to four-bedroom homes. Pendry Park City beckons with views of the Wasatch Range, clean design and the coziest of beds. A mere 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, this stunning mountain getaway is easily accessible from either coast.

source: https://www.pendry.com/park-city/

New resort planned for Sharjah.

As part of its plans to attract more visitors, Sharjah is getting ready to welcome four new tourist attractions. From a luxury waterfront hotel to an ecotourism resort, the four attractions aim to give people a reason to visit the third-largest city in the UAE, which already has a reputation for its unique heritage and cultural landscape.

Khor Fakkan Water Park Resort

Located on the east coast of the country, Khor Fakkan has spectacular views of mountains, paired with beautiful beach landscapes and a seasonal climate. The beach area is already in the process of being redeveloped, including the addition of an amphitheatre, skating rink, sports courts, picnic areas, and a huge children’s play area.The water park resort will include a family-friendly hotel with 66 rooms, alongside the first waterpark in the region.

Family-Friendly Safari Park

Sharjah’s Al Dhaid region is surrounded by gravel plains and Acadia trees, the perfect backdrop for a safari attraction. The Seih Al Bardi Kabeer Safari Park will span over 14 square kilometres, within a wildlife protected area. The sustainable tourism project will support conservation efforts by housing up to 50,000 native and imported animals. The park will include a new 60 room family retreat hotel, where guests can hopefully spot impalas, wildebeest, giraffes, and rhinos from their own room.

Kalba Waterfront Lagoon View Mall and Hotel

Just a few minutes travel from Oman’s northern border, the Kalba waterfront is already being redeveloped to include one of the country’s most spectacular and picturesque shopping malls. The view from the mall will be of the beautiful mangrove-lined lagoon, as well as a sprawling park where visitors can enjoy the natural surroundings. The waterfront will also include a shopping promenade, dining area, and a 1,600 children’s play area, alongside a new luxury hotel directly adjacent to the waterfront.

The Moon Resort at Mlehia

Mlehia is located around an hours drive from the city, where tourists can go to experience the deep deserts of Sharjah. Quad biking and trekking are popular in the area, alongside other desert escapades. The new addition to the area will be a Moon Retreat, a family-friendly desert haven where guests can stay overnight, to stargaze and relax.

Source: https://www.experienceuk.org/blog/four-new-tourist-attractions-are-coming-to-sharjah

Wyndham is set to open a new resort in Barbados. Sam Lord's Castle, a Wyndham Grand Resort is scheduled to open in late 2020.

The original Sam Lord's Castle, a Georgian style mansion built in 1820 and home of Samuel Hall Lord was later turned into a hotel. In 2010, the hotel caught fire and has been closed ever since.

The Wyndham Grand Resort will feature 450 rooms, 3 on-site restaurants and a luxurious spa.

Hengdian World Studios, located in Hengdian, China, is the world's largest Film & Television production facility, and is known for its recreations of ancient Chinese palaces used for international production. In 2019, they opened the Hengdian Shanghai Bund Resort- a hybrid Theme Park & Studio.

A deviation from their other attractions, their next project is a Future City, anchored by a major theme park tentatively titled "Dream Kingdom". Marking the entrance is a unique hotel design- The MoonGate Resort, designed by Legacy Entertainment (Legacy was also the design firm responsible for the Hengdian Shanghai Bund). Modeled after ancient Chinese Moon Gates, this bold resort design is configured so that guests arriving to the hotel will enter at the ground floor, while visitors entering and exiting the theme park will pass over a bridge integrated into the facility's third floor.

In the hospitality design sector, Legacy Entertainment is best known for their Macau resort designs of Galaxy Macau and Studio City Macau.

Cirque du Soleil and Legacy Entertainment have collaborated on a number of Location Based Entertainment ventures, including this Retail, Dining, and Entertainment-focused Integrated Resort concept planned for Asia. Unlike the Vidanta project, this development focuses less on rides and attractions, and more on immersive shopping, dining, and boutique hotel experiences.

Nine Dragons is a large-scale integrated resort project proposed as an expansion of the existing Nine Dragons Admirals Golf Club complex located about 90 kilometers outside of Shanghai, China. In addition to the Theme Park component (artwork featured on ThemeParx), large scale resort facilities are also proposed. The property's existing Marina would be expanded to include infrastructure capable of hosting Cruise Ships. The resort design and resort master plan was provided by Legacy Entertainment.