Andrew Cuomo even briefly entertained Genting’s ambitious plan to open a convention center at Aqueduct - though the idea fizzled after the Manhattan-based tourism and trade industries and state lawmakers voiced objections to replacing the Javits Center on Manhattan’s West Side. The deep-pocketed casino operator is not afraid to think big. Genting’s Resorts World casino in the Catskills features a hotel. Genting’s strong global ties - particularly in Asia - could help woo more customers from JFK airport to its casino resort. The casino sits next to Aqueduct race track.
Malaysian-based Genting Americas always envisioned opening a hotel adjacent to its casino when it opened a decade ago. The hotel will be called Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York
Many New York hotels are sitting largely empty because of lost business due to the coronavirus pandemic.īut the owner of Resorts World Casino NYC at Aqueduct in Queens announced plans Monday to open a new $400 million Hyatt Regency-run hotel next to its gambling facility, which is located near JFK airport. Las Vegas casino, hotel workers set strike deadline after months of talks stall Mets owner unveils $8B casino plan in new 'Metropolitan Park'Ĭalifornia casino linked to tuberculosis cases, customers urged to get tested State judge blocks Nassau County lease for $4 billion Sands casino
