Nisade Chairman, Jonathan Martin, said the plans for the future of Rusutsu Resort include groundbreaking tourism developments on a regional and national level. “The plan includes a strong bid platform for one of the upcoming Integrated Resort Licenses for Japan, possibly one of the first casinos in the country,” said Martin.
Additional phases scheduled for release in 2018 will include new retail and entertainment developments and further hotel facilities, estimated at US$500 million. Kamori Kanko President, Kimihito Kamori, said Rusutsu Resort’s unique operation necessitated long-term planning for redevelopment.
“Unlike the structure of other Hokkaido resorts, we own Rusutsu in its entirety, including the resort, ski lifts, golf courses and theme park,” said Kamori. “Subsequently, Rusutsu’s redevelopment requires a highly strategic approach and we found the perfect partner in Nisade, who have been instrumental in identifying the path to executing Rusutsu’s long-term growth plan.”
Supported by Hokkaido’s growing popularity as a travel destination and Prime Minister Abe’s focus on inbound tourism, Rusutsu represents a significant year-round opportunity in the Japanese leisure industry.
Source: GMB / Innovate Gaming
