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Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt

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Founder and Director of COTRI China Outbound Tourism Institute. He first visited the People’s Republic of China in 1978. From 1991-1999, he owned Inbound Tour Operator China-Europe.

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VUCA times having a polarizing effect in Mainland China

Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt - August 29, 2022

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Climate change bigger than Covid

Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt - December 17, 2021

News

Wolfgang G. Arlt: China neighbors seen as first port of 2021 call

Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt - December 18, 2020

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Hector Fernandez named CEO of combined IGT Gaming/Everi enterprise, starting 4Q25

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 6, 2024

Former Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez is going to become the group CEO for the combined IGT/Everi enterprise, starting in 4Q25.

Australia

Queensland authorities defer casino license suspension decision for The Star Gold Coast to March, 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 6, 2024

The Queensland government has decided to defer the decision on the suspension of The Star Gold Coast’s casino license until March 31st of 2025.

United States

Jim Murren named Chairman of new four-member board of Resorts World Las Vegas

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 6, 2024

Former MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO Jim Murren has been elevated to the position of Chairman of Resorts World Las Vegas as part of a corporate reshuffle.

Elsewhere

BC.GAME announces withdrawal of Curacao license to focus on global compliance

Frank Schuengel - December 6, 2024

Prominent cryptocurrency iGaming platform BC.GAME has announced its decision to withdraw its operating license from Curacao.

Australia

Aristocrat Gaming CEO resigns to join competitor, Craig Toner appointed

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 5, 2024

Aristocrat has announced that Hector Fernandez has resigned as CEO of Aristocrat Gaming and ‘accepted a role with a competitor’.

Macau

Macau Legend accuses Cape Verde of “aggressive act” after IR project termination

Nelson Moura - December 5, 2024

Gaming company Macau Legend Development (MLD) has accused the Cape Verdean government of committing an "agressive act" by terminating, without prior notice, contracts, and land concessions for its uncompleted gaming and tourism project planned for the country's capital.

Australia

Victorian gaming regulator appoints former police commissioner as new chairperson

Nelson Moura - December 5, 2024

The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Christopher O’Neill as the new Chairperson of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).

Philippines

Newport World Resorts appoints Englebert Teh as Chief Strategy Officer

Nelson Moura - December 5, 2024

Newport World Resorts has announced the appointment of Englebert Teh as its new Chief Strategy Officer.

Macau

Macau outdoor performance venue opens December 28th with first concert

Viviana Chan - December 5, 2024

Macau outdoor concert venue located in the Cotai area of Macau will begin its trial operation on December 28th, with its first concert organized by the Macau SAR government.

Philippines

Philippines deports 187 POGO employees to China

Viviana Chan - December 5, 2024

On Thursday, 187 Philippine Offshore Gaming (POGO) employees were deported to China.

Elsewhere

AGEM Index increased by 8.3% in November from Oct, up 51% YoY

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 5, 2024

The AGEM Index was strong in November, rising by 8.3 percent from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index was up by 51 percent.

Macau

Macau 2024 final visitor tally could reach 34 million

Nelson Moura - December 4, 2024

The Macau Government Tourist Office's Deputy Director, Cheng Wai Tong, announced that the region's target of 33 million visitors for 2024 is likely to be surpassed, potentially reaching 34 million by the end of December.

Macau

Las Vegas Sands CEO reduces personal share in the group

Nelson Moura - December 4, 2024

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) CEO and chairman Robert Goldstein sold 60,200 common shares on November 29th at $53.02 per share, totaling approximately $3.19 million, and further reducing its stock in the gaming group, a recent regulatory filing revealed.

Philippines

11K foreign POGO workers have already left the Philippines: Govt

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2024

Nearly 11,000 foreign workers employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have left the country, according to the Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Singapore

Singapore authorities crack down on illegal online gambling activities to obtain limited edition POPMART toys

Nelson Moura - December 4, 2024

Authorities in Singapore have issued warnings about a rising trend where individuals are engaging in illegal online gambling to obtain limited edition Labubu toys, claiming this activity is reportedly in violation of the Gambling Control Act.

South Korea

South Korea’s GKL casino sales up 32.6% YoY in November

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2024

Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), South Korea’s operator of foreigner-only casinos, reported a 32.6 percent year-on-year increase in casino sales for November, which rose to KRW 37.0 billion ($26.2 million). This represents a 21.1 percent increase compared to October.

Philippines

Former PH presidential spokesperson refutes human trafficking charges, from Abu Dhabi

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 4, 2024

Former Philippine presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has refuted the human trafficking charges filed against him, albeit from Abu Dhabi.

Macau

Macau gaming operators-led revitalization projects bring 1.7M visits: Secretary

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2024

Macau’s ongoing efforts to revitalize six historic districts through collaboration with casino operators have seen a positive response, with over 1.7 million visits recorded during performance and show periods.

Philippines

Philippines unlikely to achieve tourist target, with only 5M visitors in 11 months

Viviana Chan - December 3, 2024

According to data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Philippines welcomed nearly 5 million international visitors between January and November, making it unlikely that the country will meet its target of 7.7 million international arrivals for 2024.

Macau