Pahang - Genting Highlands

Pahang - Genting Highlands 

Back ground

Resorts World Sdn Bhd , a private company limited by shares ( registration number 58019-U ) , was incorporated on 7 May 1980 under the Companies Act 1965 . Upon conversion into a public company in 1989 , its name was changed to Resorts World Bhd ( 1989-2009 ) , and subsequently Genting  Malaysia Berhad (' Genting Malaysia ') .

In 1989 , Genting Berhad and Genting onderwent a restructuring exercise , which resulted in Genting Malaysia acquiring from Genting berhad its entire gaming , hotel and resort-related operations inclusive of goodwill and other relevant assets . The shares of Genting Malaysia have been listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia since 22 December 1989 .

Malaysia

Genting Malaysia has been principally involved in the leisure and hospitality business covering theme parks, gaming,hotels , seaside resorts and entertainment for over 45 years . Its loyalty card programme (' Genting WorldCard ') has to-date garnered a following of over 3.3 million members from its operations in Malaysia alone . The jewel in its crown is Resorts World Genting , a premier integrated family leisure and entertainment resort at the peak of Genting Highlands that attracted over 19 million visitors annually in the last five years .

Branded as Resorts World Genting , the resort offers five hotels with more than 8,000 rooms , over 50 fun rides , over 200 dining and retail outlets , mega shows , business convention facilities and endless entertainment-all at one location . The hotels at the Resort are Maxims Genting , Highlands Hotel , Theme Park Hotel , Resort Hotel and First world Hotel-one of the world's largest hotel with 6,118 rooms .

Genting Malaysia owns and operates the Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resorts , which is located within close vicinity to Resorts World Genting . The Awana Hotels & Resorts chain also includes two beautiful seaside properties namely Awana Kijial Golf , Beach & Spa resort in Terengganu and Awana Porto Malai in Langkawi.Collectively , the properties in Malaysia offer total of approximately 10,000 rooms.

International

In the United States , Resorts World Casino New York City (' RWNYC ') marked its debut in October 2011 , featuring 2 , 485 Video Lottery Terminals (' VLTs ') and Electronis Table Games    (' ETGs ') . In December 2011 , RWNYC flipped the switch on 2,515 additional VLTs and ETGs with the opening of the Fifth Avenue Casino and Crockfords Casino on the second floor , alongside upscale signature dining options and live entertainment . The 130,000 square feet Central Park Events Center also opened , offering an exciting new venue in the city for a multitude of events.RWNYC and its new amenities provide a total of 6,400 parking spaces and are accessible by public transportation .

In May 2011 , Bayfront 2011 Property LLC , a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Genting Malaysia Berhad , purchased about 13.9 acres of prime freehold waterfront property in downtown Miami for UC$236 million . Resorts World Miami , as the mixed-use development will be called , will include hotel , convention , entertainment , restaurant , retail , residential and commercial facilities . A comprehensive plan for Resorts World Miami was unveiled in September 2011 .

The Group also secured ownership of a prime freehold property called the Omni Center . The Omni Center , located in downtown Miami Florida , USA , includes 650,000 square feet of shopping mall space , 350,000 square feet of office space , 525-room Hilton Hotel and 2,300-space parking garage . The Omni Center is sited adjacent to the Miami Herald property purchased earlier in May 2011 . Including the acquisition of other properties, the Group has assembled a contiguous 30-acre prime freehold waterfront site in the heart of the City of Miami , overlooking Biscayne Bay .

In October 2010 , Genting Malaysia completed its acquisition of casino businesses in the United Kingdom  ('Genting UK ') from Genting Singapore PLC . Genting UK is one  of the leading casino operators in the UK and a leading innovator in the provision of high quality , customer focused gaming . Genting UK operates 5 casinos under renowned brands which includes Crockfords , Maxims Casino Club , The Colony Club , The Palm Beach and London Mint , as well as a Poker Club in London ; and a further 38 casinos located within the UK provinces under 3 key brands , namely Circus , Maxims and Mint . These casinos offer visitors a memorable experience with its various slots and table games in addition to restaurants , bars and other entertainments .

The opening of Genting Club Riverlights , Derby in November 2011 is part of the Group's plan to revitalise its provincial casinos . Genting Club Riverlights offers the very latest in gaming technology in a vibrant and exciting environment , complete with a restaurant and two bars for great entertainment .

In June 2011 , the Group was awarded a large casino licence to develop a leisure and entertainment complex at the National Exhibition Centre (' NEC ') in Birmingham , England . The site will be known as Resort World At The NEC and is expected to be operational by 2015 . Resorts World will bring a unique new offering to The NEC featuring  casino , hotel accommodation , spa , conference and banqueting centre,  multi screen cinema ,  wide range of food and beverage outlets and an outlet centre . 

Other

In 1998 , Genting Malaysia undertook an equity investment in Genting Hong Kong Ltd ( formerly known as Star Cruises Limited ) , with core businesses in both land and sea-based businesses as such Star Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Lines¹ and Resorts World Manila². Genting Malaysia currently owns about 18.4% of Genting Hong Kong Ltd . 

Accolades

Resorts World Genting was voted the World's Leading Casino Resort ( 2005 , 2007 to 2010 ) and Asia's Leading Casino Resort from 2005 to 2010 by World Travel Awards . Resorts World Genting also won various culinary awards at the recent Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2011 and Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards  ( HAPA ) 2011 - 2013 Regional Series .