Miscellaneous resort projects
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A new waterpark resort expansion could be coming to Atlantic City...

A development agency in Atlantic City approved construction Tuesday of a $100 million water park at the former Showboat casino in a move designed to make the gambling resort more appealing to families and off-season tourists.

But the key to making the project work — 20 years of tax breaks the Showboat’s owner is seeking — has not yet been decided. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is expected to consider that request at a meeting within the next few weeks.

But it did give final land use approval to the project, which is to be built on a vacant lot next to the Showboat, which currently operates as a non-gambling hotel.

Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2020/12/15/construction-of-100-million-water-park-at-atlantic-citys-showboat-hotel-approved/

Jungle Island’s expansion, the theme park’s owners are moving ahead with a proposal to develop a new 300-room hotel, attractions and retail complex that incorporate green design elements.

Two years after Miami voters approved Jungle Island’s expansion, the theme park’s owners are moving ahead with a proposal to develop a new 300-room hotel, attractions and retail complex that incorporate green design elements.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-kahaner-1b98175/ & https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/12/17/jungle-island-owner-wins-miami-board-approval-for-hotel-and-attractions/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=single_content_share

Looks like another potentially big project coming for Saudi Arabia with The Red Sea Project





Great overview of the project on their main site - https://visiontoreality.theredsea.sa/sub_domain_pages/designs_en

The luxury tourism sector in Saudi Arabia will receive a boost from the Red Sea Project across the country’s west coast including 28,000 square kilometres of land and more than 90 natural islands. The closed joint stock company owned by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is developing the project.

The fund has SAR10 billion in tenderers for the Red Sea Project of which about a quarter have already been awarded. The masterplan by architecture firm WATG and engineering consulting company Buro Happold includes 3,000 rooms across 14 luxury and hyper-luxury hotels on five of the islands and two inland resorts. Construction has already started at the worker cabins and by 2030 there will also be a new airport, yacht marina and 8,000 rooms for accommodation.

Source: https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/saudi-arabia-shapes-giga-projects-at-g20

'Sentul City of Wonders' was a dramatic integrated resort project designed for Sentul, Indonesia (a suburb of Jakarta). This design is notable for its compact integration of a number of components, including 2 hotels, upscale residential, boutique theme park and water parks, as well as an enclosed shopping promenade.

Potential for a massive new resort including theme parks, water park, multiple hotels, ecology and historical entertainment. It would be a similar size to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.

Just 500 meters from Angkor temple park grounds, casino operator NagaCorp has proposed a giant 75-hectare resort with theme parks, a “China Town” and hotels that the company compares to Disneyland. The resort, tentatively named “Angkor Lake of Wonder,” will be situated south of the Angkor Archaeological Park’s protected area in Siem Reap province and is expected to have its initial phase of construction complete by 2025.

The first seven to 10 years will be rent-free, with the company paying about $450,000 a year thereafter, with a 5 percent increase every five years. Over the 50 years, Naga would pay a total of at least $21 million, or about $29 per square meter. In the announcement, NagaCorp says the initial phase, costing $350 million, would see two five-star hotels, a water park, indoor hi-tech theme park, China Town and ancient Angkorian-style canal attraction developed. It has further plans for a spa and cultural gardens.

Source: https://vodenglish.news/nagacorp-plans-angkor-lake-of-wonder-theme-park-resort-in-siem-reap/

The construction of Movenpick Hotel & Resort Al Marjan Island is in greater progress. The hotel will boast a prime beachfront location, offering guests unrivaled views of the magnificent Ras Al Khaimah coastline. The hotel offers 5-star amenities, including branded rooms and chalets, in addition to world-class entertainment attractions, restaurants, cafes, fitness facilities, and more.

According to Construction Week this hotel construction should have completed external construction by September 2020 however this is the most recent video I can find and it doesn't look likely! Does anyone have anything more recent to share?





Source: https://www.constructionweekonline.com/video/269063-exclusive-watch-al-marjan-islands-m%C3%B6venpick-resort-take-shape

Langham Hospitality Group has confirmed plans to open a luxury hotel on Queensland’s Gold Coast at the end of 2021. Located on the beachfront in Surfers Paradise, the company’s third hotel in Australia will be housed in the central and tallest of the three landmark towers of the much-anticipated Jewel development and will feature 169 rooms and 18 suites – all enjoying impressive 180-degree uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean.

Source: https://www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au/
Source: https://www.hotelmanagement.com.au/

The Swan Reserve at Walt Disney World continues construction. Interesting to see this going ahead when so many Disney resort projects seem to be on hold.



Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1322984449735348227/photo/1

Avani will be opening their first property in Kenya Q1 of 2021.

Chic and stylish furnishings, floor-to-ceiling-windows and top-notch amenities define Avani Suites Nairobi’s 120 spacious serviced apartments. Ranging from a spacious 100 sqm to a sprawling 200 sqm, these one-, two- and three-bedroom suites are kitted out for short or longer stays. Business travellers will find all the connectivity they need, while couples and families can enjoy fun-filled vacays.

The Avani Nairobi Residences will feature an indoor heated swimming pool, rooftop bar, international dining and a gym.





Source: https://www.businesstraveller.com/

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment and Dakia U-Ventures, the entertainment impact investment group, today announced the launch of UMUSIC Hotels, a new global collection of music-based experiential hotel properties, as part of their previously announced joint venture. UMUSIC Hotels’ first three announced locations will be Atlanta, Georgia; Biloxi, Mississippi; and Orlando, Florida; with additional cities across the U.S. and around the world to come.

Pyramid Hotel Group has partnered with the joint venture for the United States operations of the hotels. Warren Fields, Pyramid’s Chief Executive Officer, added, “We’re excited to work with the Dakia U-Ventures and Universal Music Group teams to launch this new category of experiential hospitality and helping to create properties that truly embody the spirit of the communities of which UMUSIC Hotels will be a part. We share in the vision to give fans, guests and our communities best-in-class experiences around the world.”

UMUSIC Hotels will create immersive experiences for fans, guests and artists alike, with music and entertainment at the forefront of design and guest experience all around the globe. As part of their commitment to the local community, each property will be skillfully designed to complement the city landscape and authentically incorporate elements of the local music scene. The UMUSIC Broadwater Hotel in Biloxi will seamlessly integrate a stunning performance venue and a luxury hotel with an immersive architecture style. In Atlanta, the UMUSIC Hotel will include a holistic entertainment venue. UMUSIC Orlando’s design will similarly reflect a music-first experience for guests.

Source: https://www.universalmusic.com/universal-music-group-and-dakia-u-ventures-announce-umusic-hotels/