Melco Resorts’ iconic resident show, House of Dancing Water, has been awarded the Medal of Merit – Tourism by the Macao SAR Government, recognising its outstanding contribution to Macau’s tourism development and global cultural profile. The accolade highlights the show’s long-standing role as one of the city’s most recognisable non-gaming attractions and a cornerstone of Macau’s push toward diversified, high-quality tourism.
Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced its return to Macau with the launch of Uber Taxi, marking a notable shift in the city’s transport landscape and a renewed attempt to integrate platform-based mobility services within one of Asia’s most tightly regulated markets. The move comes several years after Uber exited Macau following regulatory challenges, signalling a more cooperative approach with local authorities and the existing taxi industry.
Casino sales at Jeju Dream Tower rose sharply in January, climbing 55% year-on-year to US$31.4 million, signalling a strong start to 2026 for one of South Korea’s most closely watched integrated resort developments. The performance reflects improving visitation trends to Jeju Island and growing traction for premium mass and international play at the foreigner-only casino.
South Korea’s state-linked casino operator Grand Korea Leisure has officially dropped plans to acquire the site housing one of its Seoul-based casinos, marking a notable strategic shift as the company reassesses capital priorities amid a challenging operating environment. The decision affects the location currently used by its flagship Seven Luck Casino brand and reflects broader uncertainties facing Korea’s foreigner-only casino sector.
Singapore’s integrated resort landscape is entering a new phase as KT Lim assumes greater oversight of Resorts World Sentosa following his appointment as Chairman and Director. The leadership shift, announced by parent company Genting Singapore, is widely viewed as a move to tighten strategic control at a critical point in the resort’s long-term redevelopment journey.
Author: Janice Chew • Tuesday, 03/02/2026
