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The balconies of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort continue to come together as work also moves inside the building.

Source: https://wdwnt.com/2023/07/photos-balconies-almost-complete-on-new-disney-vacation-club-tower-at-polynesian-village-resort/

Graton Resort & Casino (Northern California, USA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the Rohnert Park resort. A new parking structure with solar panels has now begun construction. Projects, including an additional hotel wing and expanded casino floor, are slated for future development.

The $1 billion expansion project will also include:
A new five-story hotel wing with over 200 rooms
A 28,000 sq. ft. rooftop restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating for 480 guests
A five-level parking structure with solar panels and EV charging stations
A 3,500-seat theater

Source: https://www.indiangaming.com/graton-resort-casino-breaks-ground-on-1-billion-expansion/

Friday brought the news that Chessington World of Adventure (UK) have submitted the full planning application for their proposed Waterpark Adventure development. Referred to as 'Africa Falls', we examine all the details of this £38m investment due to be completed in 2025!

The entrance sequence will consist of the following:
new cavern-themed waterpark entrance
retail outlet selling swimming essentials & merch
reception area with multiple fish tanks
use of electronic speed gates & digital ticketing
'Base Camp' changing village

Source: https://twitter.com/attractionsc/status/1675517443530190848?s=48&t=ZYxeBbAvARyX8nRDiLi5HQ

The construction of our third Citizenship by Investment project, Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada hotels is progressing. Check out our latest drone footage of the construction site and enjoy breath-taking views of Grenada!

Another Hard Rock celebrates groundbreaking!

The $350 million construction project is currently one of the largest private investment developments in Ottawa. It is expected to create close to 1,900 direct and indirect construction and ongoing employment opportunities in the city of Ottawa.

Quote: Construction has officially started on Ottawa's newest tourism and entertainment destination, the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. A groundbreaking ceremony, with guests using Hard Rock's legendary guitar-handled shovels, was held on June 6 at the Rideau Carleton Casino, Future Hard Rock where it will host the new state-of-the-art facility.
Hard Rock International representatives, elected officials, and business and community leaders shared the exciting details of Canada's first Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, which will include:

A 150-room Hard Rock Hotel, including 22 suites
An expanded Hard Rock Casino with 1,500 slot machines, 40 live-action table games, a Hard Rock Sportsbook, high-limit gaming, and a Baccarat room
An 1,800-seat Hard Rock Live theatre with standing room for 2,200 guests
More than 10 restaurants, bars, and lounges, including the award-winning and iconic Hard Rock Cafe and Council Oak Steakhouse
Retail outlets that include Rock Shop® and Unity Store

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/picture/xxl_153157064.jpg?t=1686303796



Source: https://www.hardrockottawa.com/ & https://www.hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41009661.html

Oman Launches $103 Million Integrated Entertainment Project, Spray Boulevard, in Salalah.
With an investment of $103 million, and spread over a vast 470,000m2 area, Spray Boulevard will develop waterfront restaurants, a market, suspended walkways, a botanical garden, theaters, and venues for specialized exhibitions and events.



To be completed in the next four years, Spray Boulevard is projected to attract 800,000 visitors during the Khareef Dhofar season (annual monsoon) and 200,000 visitors during other seasons, transforming into a global tourist destination. Funding for the initial phase of infrastructure will be provided by the Omani Ministry of Finance, with the remainder financed by private sector institutions

Source: https://meconstructionnews.com/57478/oman-invests-103mn-in-spray-boulevard

Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1668549476628193280

Mandarin Oriental has announced plans for its second Greek property and the first in the country’s capital Athens.
The 123-room hotel will be situated within The Ellinikon – an $8 billion urban regeneration project on the site of the city’s former Hellenikon International airport. The shoreline Mandarin Oriental, Athens is scheduled to open in 2027, and will also offer 17 branded Residences, including waterfront villas and apartments.

Source: https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2023/05/26/mandarin-oriental-to-open-athens-property/

More Concrete Walls Added to Disney Vacation Club Tower at Polynesian Village Resort

Source: https://wdwnt.com/2023/05/photos-more-concrete-walls-added-to-disney-vacation-club-tower-at-polynesian-village-resort/

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