South Korea’s INSPIRE focuses on Chinese and Japanese clients under its new leadership

Good Morning. Inspiration comes in many forms, most of them monetary. And for INSPIRE, the leadership change has done little to change the outlook towards propelling the property to be a must-see destination in Asia. A focus on non-gaming and luxury is aimed at grabbing the top-tier clientele, as it navigates its room to grow. Looking to the Philippines, Bloomberry saw a strong increase in gross gaming revenue in the first quarter, boosted by Solaire North, as it explores the new market amongst a downtrend in Entertainment City.

What you need to know

South Korea’s INSPIRE forges ahead with its non-gaming offerings, creating a bespoke option for luxury after its management shift.
Solaire North’s first full quarter lifts Bloomberry’s GGR 14% in 1Q25, helping cushion declines at Solaire Resort Entertainment City.

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INSPIRE Entertainment Resort forging ahead

Where the paycheck is coming from matters little to South Korea’s INSPIRE employees, as they forge ahead with making the property into the must-see destination in the country. A strong emphasis on non-gaming offerings and a personalized experience has elevated it to the upper echelons of gaming destinations in Asia. Additionally, a particular focus on Chinese and Japanese customers is driving revenue growth in the foreigner-only market.

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