Macau’s highly anticipated YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel has announced a postponement of its official opening date to January 26, 2024. The decision, revealed on the company’s website, extends the current soft opening period, with no specific reason provided for the delay. The grand opening promises to unveil Macau’s first Galeries Lafayette department store and the inaugural Bona International Cinema, among other attractions.
Revised Opening Date:
Originally slated for December 15, 2023, the YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel has rescheduled its grand opening to January 26, 2024. The adjustment extends the soft opening phase, allowing for additional preparations and enhancements before the public unveiling.
New Attractions:
Despite the lack of details on the reason for the postponement, the revised date promises exciting additions to Macau’s entertainment landscape. Notable features include Macau’s first Galeries Lafayette department store and the city’s inaugural Bona International Cinema, marking significant milestones for both fashion and cinematic experiences in the region.
Dual Hotels Concept:
The YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel, currently in its soft opening phase, will consist of two distinct hotels once fully operational: “YOHO Treasure Island Hotel” and “YOHO Resorts World Hotel.” Each hotel offers unique accommodations and experiences tailored to different preferences.
YOHO Treasure Island Hotel:
– Designed for long stays
– 88 hotel condominium suites
– 11 family sea-view rooms
– Nine balcony sea-view rooms
– 365 standard rooms
YOHO Resorts World Hotel:
– Features suites in red, white, and metallic colors
– Diverse specialty suites, including a presidential suite
– 18 garden onsen suites
– 14 garden onsen rooms
– 23 suites
– 14 balcony sea-view rooms
– 57 standard rooms
Shopping Mall Overview:
The property’s shopping mall, managed by Jones Lang LaSalle, occupies five storeys with an expansive area of nearly 400,000 square feet. Boasting an 80% leased retail space, the mall will house Galeries Lafayette Paris, the first Bona International Cinema, a supermarket named “T Mart,” and a leisure and entertainment center called “BeeBeeLand.”
Historical Context:
Genting Group, the property’s former majority owner, had initially expressed interest in incorporating gaming into the development. However, changes in ownership and stake sales, including Genting Hong Kong’s divestment of its stake in Genting Macau, altered the trajectory. Genting Malaysia’s unsuccessful bid for a Macau gaming concession in late 2022 further solidified the shift in the property’s direction.
The YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel’s delayed grand opening sets the stage for an even more spectacular unveiling on January 26, 2024. With a dual hotel concept, innovative attractions, and a vibrant shopping mall, the property aims to redefine the hospitality and entertainment landscape in Macau.