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Caesars Entertainment will aim to build a new casino in New York’s Times Square, in partnership with SL Green Realty.

The operator will submit a licence application for a planned downstate casino in New York, which would be the first full casino in New York City. Other operators that have expressed interest include Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and Universal Entertainment.
Caesars and SL Green said they intend to redevelop 1515 Broadway, a property just off Times Square, to build Caesars Palace Times Square. Besides a casino, it will also include a Broadway theatre, which will host The Lion King, and restaurants.

Source: https://igamingbusiness.com/casino/property-development/caesars-aims-to-build-new-york-casino-in-times-square/

The construction on $100 million Melbourne, Florida based resort began on Monday 10th October.

Equipment for the construction of the $100 million Compass Landing by Margaritaville on U.S. 1 in Melbourne started staging on Friday in anticipation of the work starting.

Mirpuri Real Estate Holdings, LLC is spearheading the development of the resort, which features a 146-room, seven story hotel along with a 221-boat slip marina. There will also be a four-story parking garage, a two-story restaurant.

Source: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2022/10/08/construction-on--100-million-melbourne-based-resort-starts-monday

Here is a latest look at the new Disney Vacation Club tower construction site at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.

Source: https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/the-villas-at-disneys-polynesian-resort/news/14oct2022-latest-look-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort-dvc-tower-construction-site.htm

Israel’s plans to turn the lowest place on earth into one of the hottest tourist destinations on the planet will see the country taking inspiration from two places already drawing millions of visitors a year: the Maldives and Dubai.

Israeli officials see boosting Dead Sea tourism as key to reaching the goal of 10 million visitors a year by 2030. With the sea rapidly shrinking, leaving former beachside resorts miles from shore and turning the former coastline into a dangerous expanse of sinkholes, tourism efforts are focused on the massive evaporation ponds south of the Dead Sea, where most of the large hotels in the area are already located.

Current plans show 35 guest villas on the water, though the project tender calls for a 198-room hotel on the water, meaning some of the villas may have more than one room.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-manmade-islands-and-jetties-new-hotel-plan-set-to-transform-dead-sea-tourism/

The Bahamas will be home to one more cruise destination in the coming years as the local government signed an agreement with a development company to start construction on Long Island, which is another island south of New Providence and Carnival’s private island of Half Moon Cay.

Calypso Cove, as the new resort will be called, will be developed by Azul Destinations Ltd and Calypso Cove Destinations Ltd at a total cost of some $250 million. The Bahamian Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the new tourism destination would include a large variety of attractions.

Besides a 200-room hotel, there will be marina facilities for mega-yachts, a waterpark with interior and exterior pools, casinos, and shopping facilities. The cruise facilities will include a port area and a pier large enough for two Oasis-class ships, such as Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas.

Source: https://www.cruisehive.com/the-bahamas-agrees-on-massive-new-cruise-port-development/83936

It's not quite the Burj Khalifa but... Zanzibar is building the Burj Zanzibar, the worlds tallest timber building.

The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar is planning the highest green building in the world, a 28-story apartment tower designed in hybrid timber technology.

Named Burj Zanzibar – “burj” meaning tower in Arabic – the spectacular high-rise is designed to reach 96 metres in height. Dubbed “vertical green village”, it would represent an iconic landmark not only for the island but for the whole of Africa and a global environmental milestone, being the first timber structure worldwide of such proportions.

The design of the mixed-use apartment and commercial building, in a playful beehive style with breathtaking ocean views, was unveiled to the public in Muscat, Oman on 1 October. Dutch-born architect Leander Moons, responsible for the concept, said: “Burj Zanzibar is not just an outstanding building but a new ecosystem for the future of living”.

With turquoise seas, white sandy beaches and a UNESCO-protected historic Stone Town, Zanzibar recorded 15% annual growth in tourism in recent years and 6.8% economic growth. Earlier this year, the semi-autonomous archipelago, 35 kilometres off the coast of Tanzania, stretched its wings also into another direction, launching an initiative to attract African tech companies with a total worth of six billion dollars.

Source: https://brandspurng.com/2022/10/05/worlds-tallest-timber-apartment-tower-to-be-built-in-zanzibar-2/

Dubai's Skyz Tower project contractor has been appointed

The main contractor for the proposed Arjan’s Skyz Tower project has officially been appointed. The contractor, Naresco Contracting LLC, was appointed by the developer of the project, Danube Properties. Naresco is a limited liability company registered with the Department of Economic Development of the Government of Dubai. The Dubai-based construction company boasts 36 years of legacy within the industry. The Danube on the other hand is one of the top 5th property developers in UAE.

In addition to the residential units, Arjan’s Skyz Tower also offers a number of holistic amenities. These will range from games rooms, retail arcade, and outdoor jacuzzi as well to the state-of-the-art health club. Moreover, the project will also offer an outdoor gymnasium, a gazebo, a party hall will billiards room as well as a viewing deck.

Furthermore, the development the value of which exceeds well about $129.4 million, is within proximity to the Miracle garden. It also overlooks the Motor city communities as well as the Arabian Ranches. Its location allows easy access to the Mohammed Bin Zayed highway.

Source: https://constructionreviewonline.com/news/arjans-skyz-tower-project-contractor-appointed/

The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to finally open its doors after a design and construction project which has taken more than 20 years to complete. Touted as the world's most anticipated museum – thanks to both its unique design and the treasures it will house – the attraction was first announced to the world in 2001.

A design competition in 2002 received more than 1,500 entries, from which Heneghan Peng Architects were selected for the development in 2003. After a delayed start, ground was finally broken in 2005 and the building of the museum has taken nearly 15 years – with the COVID-19 pandemic adding further disruption to the process.

Opening in November 2022, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will house, display, and preserve some of the world’s greatest ancient treasures – including King Tut’s entire treasure collection, which will be available to the public for the very first time.

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Blissfield Landmark Complex Development Project, Philippines

McKinleyTech is exploring the development of 250 ha of the land in the heart of New Clark City.
"Blissfield Landmark Complex Development Project" is to develop the government-owned land that used to be a US military site located in New Clark City, the Philippines that was acquired from the government by long-term lease, into a public 36-hole Golf Course (partial membership), Fairway Village, Casino Hotel & Residence, and Residential & Commercial Complex (Phase 1 & Phase 2 development site).

The project developer, McKinleyTech, Inc., schedules to complete the Sky Blue 18-hole golf course in March 2022 in the Phase 1 development site (150ha). At the same time as the construction of Fairway Village SIX SENSES (211,608sqm), 5-star InterContinental Casino Hotel and Residence (69,436sqm), and commercial complex (9,900sqm) start in Phase 1 development, an additional 19-36-hole golf course and a commercial & residential complex (560,000sqm) within the Phase 2 development site (100ha), Phase 2 development projects, shall be pursued to start construction in the middle of 2022.

Source: https://z-p3-upload.facebook.com/EmergingPH/posts/1153004778905112

Marriott International has announced plans to expand its Middle East footprint with the addition of over 20 properties and more than 5,000 rooms across Gulf countries over the next 15 months. The announcement was made at the Future Hospitality Summit held in Dubai from September 19-21.

Marriott International’s current portfolio across the Middle East comprises 150 properties with more than 40,000 rooms across 21 brands, in 11 countries and territories

Source: https://gulfbusiness.com/marriott-international-to-open-over-20-properties-across-the-middle-east/