Tag Archives | casino

Vietnam’s First MGM Grand Luxury Resort & Entertainment Destination To Open

December 11, 2012 Asia, Destinations, Vietnam

MGM Grand Ho Tram Beach, the first large-scale integrated luxury resort and entertainment destination in Vietnam, will open its doors in January 2013. Delivering MGM’s trademark Energy, Excitement and Entertainment, the first phase of MGM Grand Ho Tram Beach features 541 luxury guest rooms and suites, a 2,200 square-meter conference and convention center, world-class restaurants, […]

Delta Burnaby Hotel & Grand Villa Casino Review

February 24, 2012 Canada, Destinations

9 to 5 Travel was graciously hosted by the Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre last weekend to experience all the hotel has to offer. Located just 30 minutes from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and a mere 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver by SkyTrain or highway, Delta Burnaby is only a short drive from our home […]

World’s Largest Casino – The Venetian Macau

June 8, 2011 Asia, Destinations, Macau

Macau has been known as the “Monte Carlo of the Orient” since the 1850s when gambling was legalized in the former Portuguese colony. Currently, Macau is one of two special administrative regions of China (Hong Kong is the other region). Although China is responsible for the territory’s defense and foreign affairs, Macau maintains its own legal system, police force, currency, customs policy, and immigration. […]

Singapore to Overtake Las Vegas as World’s Second Largest Gambling Hub

June 8, 2011 Asia, Destinations, Singapore

Singapore is set to become the world’s second largest revenue generating gambling destination, with forecast earnings of $6.4 billion this year — overtaking Las Vegas which is projected to earn $6.2 billion. Making this projection at a gaming conference in Macau, the American Gaming Association president, Frank Fahrenkopf, said Singapore’s two (yes only 2!) casinos have exceeded […]

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands

May 8, 2011 Asia, Destinations, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands is a massive integrated resort fronting Singapore’s Marina Bay. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, the spectacular complex is the world’s most expensive standalone casino property. [source: marinabaysands.com] Their grand opening was held in February 2011 (just a couple weeks after we were there) and showcased the beautiful resort’s main features: 2,561-room hotel, […]