Miscellaneous resort projects
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Van Don Casino Resort was announced in December 2025 with a price tag of US$2 billion. Here are some renderings I found online. They seem outdated, and the design has likely been revised, but this gives an idea of the concept associated with the project.

Sun Group stated: “The project is planned under a modern ‘resort city’ model, aiming to create a regional-scale entertainment and tourism destination meeting international standards, integrating a wide range of tourism, accommodation, commercial, and entertainment functions, and operating on a 24/7 basis.”

Source: https://jasonvanbruaene.com/van-don-island-master-plan and https://www.ggrasia.com/sun-group-breaks-ground-on-vietnams-van-don-casino-resort

Bally’s Casino Chicago:











Source: https://chicagoyimby.com/2026/04/ballys-casino-hotel-tower-approaches-its-30th-floor.html

Construction of Jeddah Tower has reached the 100th floor.






Source: https://www.dezeen.com/2026/04/23/jeddah-tower-100th-floor-construction-photos-saudi-arabia/

Originally Posted by MrCassini

That piece of artwork is so cheap and ugly, I bet it'll never get built!

Kangwon Land announced that it will begin extensive renovations of the Grand Hotel and Mountain Condo next month. 757 rooms, representing over 40% of the total 1,827 rooms across the two complexes, will be newly refurbished. The project budget is 200 billion won, making it the largest scale since the company's founding in 1998.

This renovation is part of the K-HIT Project, a comprehensive development strategy aimed at becoming a global integrated resort with 13 million annual visitors and 3.5 trillion won in revenue by 2035.

The project centers on three main pillars: the Grand Core Zone, which integrates world-class entertainment facilities; the Eco-friendly Wellness Zone; and the Leisure Sports Park. The Grand Core Zone will feature a Media Dome Arena centered around a large-scale dome-shaped entertainment space, three newly constructed hotel buildings, and a new Grand Casino. The Wellness Zone will consist of luxury villas equipped with hot springs and an outdoor garden spa. The Leisure Sports Park will operate seven types of forest-based activities, including a zip coaster, forest adventure, eco-rider, aerial net, observation deck, forest campsite, and forest healing center.

Source: https://go.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20260327022001

Bally’s Casino Chicago:

Hard Rock International Unveils Plans for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan

Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González-Colón, said: “The launch in San Juan of the first hotel, casino, and residential complex by the prestigious firm Hard Rock International, with construction set to begin mid-year, opens a world of possibilities for economic development. This significant $850 million investment, in addition to generating jobs and becoming another attraction for the island, helps continue positioning Puerto Rico as an ideal destination in the Caribbean — a destination for tourism, living, and global investment.”

Offering views of both San Juan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan will feature approximately 415 rooms, 58 suites, and 186 Branded Residences. The property will amplify the island’s music culture by introducing event venues, a recording studio, and local memorabilia. It will be the first integrated casino in Puerto Rico for a complete travel-entertainment experience.

Source: https://hotel.hardrock.com/news/hard-rock-international-unveils-plans-for-hard-rock-hotel-and-casino-san-juan/

Bally’s Chicago Casino Resort:






Source: https://www.hksinc.com/what-we-do/projects/ballys-chicago-casino-resort/

Kangwon Land, the only casino operator in South Korea that is open to local residents, announced a major renovation project for its members-only gaming area as an important step in upgrading facilities and advancing its international integrated resort positioning.

According to the company's announcement, the renovation project commenced on March 20, 2026, and is expected to last until April 13, 2027, with the actual progress depending on the on-site construction situation. The project will comprehensively upgrade the design and functionality of the members' area, including reshaping the rest space, adding private gaming rooms, and creating a more upscale reception and service area, with the overall style shifting towards a more modern and sophisticated aesthetic.

In recent years, the company has actively promoted business transformation, gradually shifting from a focus on the local market to a development direction that aligns with international integrated resort standards. This renovation project is also seen as an extension of this strategy, aiming to enhance the overall brand image through hardware upgrades and service optimization.

Source: https://www.exmoo.com/article/258258.html

Sun Group breaks ground on Vietnam’s Van Don casino resort

The project is being promoted as a large-scale investment, with a total price tag of “up to US$2 billion”, Sun Group said in a press release.

The complex is being developed across a site exceeding 244 hectares (603 acres), the company added.

Sun Group stated: “The project is planned under a modern ‘resort city’ model, aiming to create a regional-scale entertainment and tourism destination meeting international standards, integrating a wide range of tourism, accommodation, commercial, and entertainment functions, and operating on a 24/7 basis.”

Sun Group said in August that it had been selected by the country’s authorities as the investor for a US$2-billion resort scheme at Van Don, on the northern coast of Vietnam, which would be permitted to include a “high-class casino”.

Sun Group stated in the release that a “key highlight” of the project (pictured in an artist’s rendering) is the “pilot casino gaming and entertainment area allowing Vietnamese citizens to participate in accordance with government policy”.

The firm added that the casino would enhance Van Don’s tourist attractiveness and help to “establish a model capable of competing with major global entertainment destinations” such as Macau, Singapore and Las Vegas, in the US state of Nevada.

According to the press release, the casino component is scheduled to be inaugurated in 2028, with full project completion targeted for the fourth quarter of 2034.

Source: https://www.ggrasia.com/sun-group-breaks-ground-on-vietnams-van-don-casino-resort