Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort to soon begin soft opening

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Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort to soon begin soft opening

Published: 27 Nov. 2023, 15:10

SHIN MIN-HEE
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Front gates of Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon [MOHEGAN INSPIRE ENTERTAINMENT RESORT]

Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon is having a soft opening on Nov. 30, opening up only parts of the resort.

The first phase includes opening three hotel towers with 1,275 rooms, a multi-purpose arena, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) facilities including the largest ballroom in Korea, its signature restaurants and Aurora, a state-of-the-art digital entertainment street.

Inspire plans to employ a gradual opening strategy and open the entire resort in phases by the first half of 2024.

"This is a momentous occasion for Mohegan, marking both a historic partnership for our Tribe and a new echelon for our system of premier integrated entertainment resorts around the world," said James Gessner Jr., chairman of the Mohegan Tribe and the Mohegan Management Board.

"We have been honored to work closely with the Korean government to make this day possible, and we look forward to Inspire contributing to the local and regional economies by creating local jobs, bringing visitors to enjoy the Incheon region, and attracting new businesses both on and adjacent to the property. I am grateful to the Mohegan and Mohegan Inspire teams for their efforts and their leadership and look forward to many years of success and partnership in South Korea."

The first portions to open include a premier hotel comprised of three towers, each with a distinct concept (Forest Tower, Sun Tower and Ocean Tower); Inspire Arena, a multi-purpose indoor performance venue with a total capacity of 15,000 seats; and Aurora, a 150-meter (492-foot)-long digital entertainment street featuring large LED screens. Splash Bay, a glass-domed indoor water park with only the swimming pool available to hotel guests in the initially, more than 10 Inspire-owned restaurants, including the world-famous Michael Jordan’s Steak House, and state-of-the-art MICE facilities will also be opened.

“Inspire is significant to us not only for our growth in the global market but also for the opportunity to share Mohegan's legacy and spirit with the world," said Ray Pineault, president and chief executive officer of Mohegan. "Together as a team, we look forward to bringing this incredible entertainment destination to Asia, offering the top-notch hospitality services and products that our guests expect from our brand."

After the first opening phase, Inspire Mall — an integrated cultural space combining shopping, dining and entertainment — and a foreigner-exclusive casino are expected to open in the first quarter of 2024. Discovery Park, an outdoor entertainment facility covering approximately 100,000 square meters, an international food court in collaboration with Glow Seoul, Splash Bay’s water attractions, Korea's largest digital immersive content exhibition center and an indoor children’s playground are expected to open in the second quarter of 2024.

“We are delighted that project Inspire, aimed at creating a leading entertainment integrated resort in Northeast Asia in Incheon, South Korea, has reached a major milestone,” President of Mohegan Inspire Chen Si said. "I would like to express sincere gratitude to the Korean government, municipalities, local communities and our team members for their support and collaboration on this project. As we grow with the community, we will establish ourselves as an ultimate entertainment destination that attracts visitors from around the world, filled with inspiration and innovation.”

BY LEE JIAN [[email protected]]