Resorts World Las Vegas delays opening date, unveils new details

Resorts World Las Vegas has unveiled updated plans for the $4.3 billion luxury resort-casino, developed by the Malaysia-based Genting Group, to include new amenities such as a 5,000-capacity theater scalable to host A-list residencies and corporate events; a dynamic 75,000-square-foot nightlife and daylife concept; a 50-foot diameter video globe which will display over 6,000 square feet of LED content; and additional luxury suites, villas and penthouses with individual lobby experiences, open balconies and a sky casino.

Projected to open in Summer 2021, later than its previous projection for a late 2020 opening, Resorts World Las Vegas will combine traditional and modern architecture. Initially, the resort was going to feature an Asian theme, and now it will feature Asian-inspired touches, progressive technology and world-class guest service.

"Our team has been working diligently to perfect the vision for Resorts World Las Vegas and we are excited to begin sharing that concept with Las Vegas and the greater hospitality communities," said Scott Sibella, president of Resorts World Las Vegas. "We believe Resorts World's unique design and commitment to providing cutting-edge amenities and captivating experiences, is the foundation to curating a thoughtful resort experience that aims to redefine the luxury hotel standard in Las Vegas."

In addition to the new entertainment venues and guest room enhancements, the resort is expected to feature a range of premier facilities and amenities, including a next-generation 110,000-square-foot casino complete with slots, table games, high-limit gaming areas, private gaming salons, dedicated poker room, and a 14,000-square-foot Entertainment Zone, which includes a race and sportsbook and featured live entertainment.

Also, it will include two resort towers housing 3,500 guest rooms; 350,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space; 27,000-square-foot world-class spa; 220,000-square-foot pool complex with seven pool experiences including an 1,800-square-foot infinity pool with great views of the Las Vegas Strip; 100,000-square-foot West Tower LED screen (one of the largest LED building displays in the world) and 19,000-square-foot East Tower LED screen; and extensive food and beverage portfolio featuring a wide range of cuisine from authentic street food to Michelin star dining, including concepts new to the Las Vegas Strip.

The company stated that additional details about the project, including hiring and group sales information, will be announced in the coming months.

The price tag for the new resort and casino has also increased from approximately $4 billion to $4.3 billion. That will make it the most expensive Las Vegas resort project in history, according to KTNV. The Cosmopolitan was the most expensive at $4.18 billion. Wynn Las Vegas cost $3.26 billion and the Bellagio cost $2.3 billion.

A new luxury resort and casino destination featuring Asian-inspired touches, progressive technology and world-class guest service.

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