Resorts World Bimini
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| Industry | Tourism |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Bimini, Bahamas |
| Services | Resort Marina Casino Restaurants Bimini SuperFast |
| Website | Resorts World Bimini Official Website |
Resorts World Bimini Bahamas is a 750-acre (300 ha) Caribbean beachfront resort and casino located on North Bimini Island. Opened in 2013, the resort is operated by the Malaysia-based Genting Group.[1] Their corporate office for the southeast USA is located in downtown Miami, Florida. The resort is located in Bimini, Bahamas, 42 miles east of Miami, Florida. Estimated cost to be built is US$220 Million.[2]
History and development
[edit]In June 2012, Genting Group signed a deal to open Resorts World Bimini Bay. It included a partnership between Genting Malaysia Berhad and RAV Bahamas, the developer of Bimini Bay and the Rockwell Island Beach Estates.[3] The Resorts World Bimini Casino opened in June 2013. It is the only casino on the island and the closest offshore casino to South Florida. In late June, 2013, Resorts World introduced the MS Bimini Superfast,[4] a German built ship that brings passengers from Miami to Bimini.[5][6][7][8]
Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Rt. Honorable Perry G. Christie, and the Chairman of the Genting Group, Mr. K.T. Lim, were in attendance at the opening ceremony of the new pier. Most of the cabinet ministers of the Bahama Islands were also present. Mr. Christie said that projects such as the development of Resorts World Bimini will lead to more economic development for Bahamians.[9]
The opening of the pier is phase one of an intended three-phase development plan for North Bimini Island by Resorts World Bimini.[10] Also included in phase one is the opening of a temporary customs and immigration facility. Beginning in late 2014 phase two will be undertaken, which will include the construction of a permanent facility for customs and immigration. The final phase will begin during the summer of 2015, adding a restaurant, beach club, craft market and a variety of water sports.[11] Bimini Superfast service to the new pier was ultimately discontinued but several major cruise lines now dock there.
In 2014, Resorts World Bimini started construction on a 307-room luxury hotel on Bimini, and acquired an additional 16.2 acres (6.6 ha) of land next to the resort.[12] Since opening, the hotel operates as a Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded property.
Features
[edit]Resorts World Bimini has around 480 townhouses and villas, six restaurants, the largest marina in the Bahamas, and gambling facilities.[13]
Concerns
[edit]In 2017, there were protests against the resort by residents who have said that the projects lack transparency and are destructive to the environment.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Global casino company aims to lure tourists to sleepy Bimini and not everyone is happy". Fox News. Associated Press. 2015-01-13 [September 18, 2013]. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ "Resorts World Bimini Bahamas Resorts World". casinocareers.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ Walker, Elaine (2012-06-30). "Bahamas seeks Genting investment beyond Bimini". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on September 10, 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
Resorts World Bimini Bay, a joint venture between Genting Malaysia Berhad and RAV Bahamas.
- ^ Brass, Kevin (18 March 2014). "To Bimini, 'SuperFast' but Leisurely". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ "Local Genting's Bimini Casino Ship Cleared For Sailing". WFOR-TV. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ Muñiz, Andria C. (3 July 2013). "PortMiami welcomes a new passenger service resorts world Bimini SuperFast cruise ship". miamidade.gov (Press release). PortMiami. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ Lambert, Marjie (4 September 2014). "Genting steps up its ferry service to Bimini". Miami Herald. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ Batchelor, Amanda (4 September 2014). "Bimini SuperFast expands service from Port Everglades". WPLG. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "More Jobs, More Opportunities, More Business and Development Delivered for Bahamians". Bahamas Press. 22 September 2014. Archived from the original on September 27, 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "The Caribbean's Newest Cruise Dock". Caribbean Journal. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ Satchell, Arlene (7 September 2014). "Bimini gambling cruises to sail from Fort Lauderdale". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ DiPano, Robert (19 September 2014). "Bimini's New Cruise Ship Pier Opens". Caribbean Journal. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ Nagle Myers, Gay (July 2, 2013). "Bimini Bay casino opens, launches ferry service from Florida". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ Rashad, Rolle (11 July 2017). "Resorts World targeted by environment protest". The Tribune. Nassau, Bahamas. Retrieved 2017-11-20.