Paradise Co has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality to strengthen Korea’s integrated resort talent pipeline and improve the competitiveness of the country’s IR industry. The MOU was signed on 12 May 2026 and includes student and faculty exchange programmes, joint research, short-term academic programmes, cultural exchange, executive education, and industry workshops.
Sands China is bringing back the Sands China Ltd Macau Open Badminton 2026, which will take place from 16 to 21 June 2026 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome.
The event is part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300 and will feature players from many countries and regions. For Macau, this is not just a sports event. It is part of a bigger strategy to grow tourism beyond gaming.
Jeju Dream Tower is preparing for its next stage of casino growth, and the strategy is becoming clearer. The property is not relying on one single factor. Instead, it is combining a new rolling chip program, more gaming tables and slot machines, and a stronger hotel room strategy to support higher-value casino customers.
This is important because Jeju Dream Tower is operating in a market where demand is already improving. In 1Q26, Lotte Tour’s casino revenue rose strongly, supported by higher table drop and more casino visitors. With this momentum, the new rolling chip program could become a major growth driver.
INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea has launched its first major internship recruitment drive since opening, reportedly hiring around 100 interns across casino gaming, hotel operations, and management support. The move comes as the resort sees stronger visitor demand but continues to manage heavy operating costs and profitability pressure.
The Philippine gaming market started 2026 weaker, with gross gaming revenue falling 15.87% year-on-year to Php87.60 billion in 1Q26. The main reason was weaker performance from the e-games segment, which had previously been one of the country’s strongest growth engines.
This does not mean the market is collapsing. Instead, it shows that the Philippines is moving from a fast-growth phase into a more mature and selective phase.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 21/05/2026
