In September 2025, South Korea’s three foreigner-only casino operators—Lotte Tour Development, Paradise Co, and Grand Korea Leisure (GKL)—delivered solid year-on-year growth in gaming revenue, signaling renewed momentum in the market. Lotte Tour posted the most dramatic surge, while Paradise and GKL posted more moderate gains.
Macau has recorded a strong start to the October Golden Week holiday, welcoming more than 303,000 visitor arrivals across its border checkpoints over the first two days. The tally reflects renewed travel momentum following eased entry measures and pent-up demand for short-term travel in the Greater Bay Area.
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), in collaboration with Marriott International, has officially opened The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort — Singapore’s first property under the Luxury Collection banner. This new all-suite sanctuary, situated within the lush environs of Sentosa, marks a bold move in Singapore’s luxury hospitality scene, combining refined elegance with immersive local touches.
Hilton recently announced a landmark partnership with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea, under which the resort’s three hotel towers will now join the Hilton system under franchise, and participate in the Hilton Honors loyalty program. This integration enables guests at INSPIRE to access the full spectrum of Hilton Honors benefits—including exclusive member discounts, free standard Wi-Fi, and the ability to use a mix of points and cash when booking through Hilton’s preferred channels.
Jeju Dream Tower has once again set new heights in its gaming business by posting all-time highs in casino sales, gaming drop, and visitation in September 2025, continuing a remarkable streak of strong performance. According to a filing by Lotte Tour Development, the resort achieved its highest monthly figures yet, pushing its growth momentum into a new phase.
Author: Janice Chew • Saturday, 04/10/2025
