Phase 1A of Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in Yeongjong Island, South Korea, is inching closer to its completion date, and is on track to open by 4Q2023.
This phase includes three five-star hotels with more than 1,200 keys; a 15,000-seat indoor multipurpose arena; a variety of business events spaces, including a banquet hall for 4,000 guests; a shopping, dining and entertainment complex; an indoor water park that will operate year-round; and an outdoor family theme park. The foreigner-only gaming facility is expected to be ready early 2024 upon the acquisition of licenses for operation.
When asked why Mohegan looked to South Korea for its first international expansion, Michael Jensen, chief marketing officer, shared: “Korean culture is currently resonating around the world, and there was a great opportunity that (surfaced) in South Korea. The local government and community are supportive of, and promote tourism. There is also high tourism demand in Asia.”
Mohegan, the parent company of Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort, currently owns and operates seven integrated resorts in the US and Canada.
The new multi-billion-dollar project stands next to Incheon International Airport, providing corporates from neighbouring countries a new event destination, noted Jensen. Those familiar with Mohegan’s properties in the US will also be part of the initial targets.
To market its extensive business events facilities, Jensen shared that the “all-in-one destination” has partnered with major platforms such as Cvent and 1000Meetings to make it easier for planners to look up the integrated resort’s facilities and attractions.
And, as the opening approaches, Jensen shared that branding and marketing campaigns, as well as other promotional offerings for stays and dining opportunities, will be released over the course of the next few months.
Event planners who choose Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort will also see that Incheon has a lot to offer, added Jensen.
Within a 30-minute radius, additional attractions and teambuilding activities include a yacht tour, or cycling around Yeongjong island. Seoul is also merely an hour away, and can be easily accessed.
Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort, which will have four phases of business expansion, is being billed as the largest resort in north-east Asia.
Details of the expansion plans and timelines are not available at press time, according to Jensen.
