Thursday, 4 December 2014

Resorts World Genting launches Phase One expansion


Resorts World Malaysia today launched the first phase of its RM5 billion (US$1.45 billion) Genting Integrated Tourism Plan (GITP).

Lee Choong Yan, Genting Malaysia’s president and COO, said the first phase of GITP will include the completion of an additional 1,286 rooms to the First World Hotel in 1H2015. Sky Avenue, Sky Plaza shopping mall and a new cable car station are scheduled to open in 2016.

Malaysian-born and international Hollywood star Michelle Yeoh was also announced as Resorts World Genting’s brand ambassador. On appointment of Yeoh, Lee shared: “As a Malaysian Michelle Yeoh has successfully penetrated the international movie scene and is today an internationally acclaimed actress and producer. In many ways, her courage, resilience and strength in remaining at the top of her industry mirrors our business.

In 2013, Resorts World Genting attracted 19.6 million visitors. It is targeting 30 million by 2020.

Launched in December 2013, GITP involves the development and enhancement of the infrastructure, products and services at Resorts World Genting. It is expected to propel the resort into the next 50 years. GITP includes the previously announced Twentieth Century Fox that will open in 2016.
-TTG Asia.

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