Asia's New Generation Entertainment Resort "INSPIRE" Scheduled to Open in South Korea in Q4 2023 ~ Over 90% of Facility Construction Completed, On Track for Opening ~
INSPIRE is a large-scale integrated resort being built on a 461,661 square meter site (equivalent to 10 Tokyo Domes) in the International Business Center (IBC) area of South Korea's Incheon International Airport. It is wholly owned by Mohegan, a leading global developer and operator of integrated entertainment resorts. As South Korea gains global recognition as a hub for entertainment and trends, INSPIRE aims to become Asia's most exciting "new generation entertainment resort" with a brand vision of "creating world-class, extraordinary experiences that all generations can share and that inspire true emotion."
INSPIRE offers a variety of experiences as a world-class, new generation integrated entertainment resort, blending diverse entertainment with expansive, premium resort facilities. It features three 5-star hotel towers (1,275 rooms), each with a unique design concept; South Korea's first state-of-the-art performance arena with 15,000 seats; an indoor water park with a glass dome structure that can be enjoyed year-round; an outdoor experiential park for all ages; a MICE facility with South Korea's largest hotel ballroom and advanced equipment; South Korea's largest foreigner-only casino; and a digital entertainment street adorned with a 150-meter-long LED display. Guests can enjoy limitless entertainment and exceptional hospitality throughout the resort.
Located just 15 minutes from Incheon Airport Terminal 2 and within a 2.5-hour flight from Tokyo, it is also accessible within an hour's drive from the heart of Seoul. This prime location makes it ideal for trendsetters eager to explore the latest Korean trends, including K-culture, and for travelers seeking an unforgettable resort experience.
Comment from INSPIRE President & CEO, Chen Si
We are delighted to announce that approximately 96% of the construction is complete, moving us closer to our goal of opening a truly one-stop entertainment facility in Asia within the next few months. While the resort is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of this year, the foreigner-only casino is planned to open in early 2024, following the acquisition of its operating license in accordance with South Korean regulations.
Comment from INSPIRE CMO, Michael Jensen
INSPIRE will propose a new standard for entertainment resorts by creating and delivering more inspiring spaces and experiences for everyone who visits.
【Hotel】
The 5-star hotel comprises three towers, each designed with a distinct concept, offering 1,275 guest rooms, including suites and luxurious villa suites. Each tower—named Forest Tower, Sun Tower, and Ocean Tower—features its own exclusive lounge, and guests can enjoy premium spa, fitness center, and indoor pool facilities.
【Arena】
South Korea's first multi-purpose performance hall with a capacity of 15,000 seats. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, it can host a wide range of events, from music concerts and major sporting competitions to e-sports tournaments, TV award ceremonies, exhibitions, and K-culture-themed events.
【Splash Bay】
This multi-purpose indoor water park, housed within a glass dome, transforms from an exciting water play space during the day to a fantastical entertainment zone at night, offering enjoyment year-round. It features luxurious cabanas, poolside and swim-up bars, a DJ booth, a kids' zone, a lazy river, and water slides, providing a variety of entertainment and spaces for families to enjoy.
【Aurora】
A digital entertainment street offering a surreal and immersive visual experience on an ultra-large LED screen that envelops the high ceiling and extends 150 meters along the walls. With content that changes with each visit and grand, beautiful visuals that evoke unprecedented sensations, Aurora stretches from the resort's south end to the arena entrance, encompassing restaurants, bars, shops, and live performance spaces.
【Casino】
Featuring over 150 game tables and more than 700 slot machines and electronic table games (ETGs), it offers the largest and finest gaming facilities among foreigner-only casinos in South Korea.
Additionally, it includes exclusive fine dining restaurants, entertainment bars and lounges, and private VIP gaming rooms for casino patrons, providing a customized gaming experience.
INSPIRE aims to create "extraordinary experiences and a world that truly moves people" for all generations and is scheduled to open starting in the fourth quarter of 2023. Details regarding reservation launch dates, special offers and campaigns, and arena live event information will be sequentially released on the official website.
INSPIRE Facility Overview
Location: Incheon International Airport, South Korea
Adjacent to Terminal 2
IBC Development Area
Within 1 hour from central Seoul,
Within approximately 3 hours from capital city metropolitan areas of neighboring Asian countries
Total Facility Scale: 461,661㎡
(Equivalent to 10 Tokyo Domes)
Area: Three 5-star hotel towers,
Arena, MICE, Shopping/Restaurant Area,
Digital Entertainment Street,
Pool Dome,
Outdoor Experiential Park,
Foreigner-Only Casino
Opening Period: Q4 2023
Excluding the casino.
The casino is scheduled to open in early 2024.
Facility Details
INSPIRE is comprised of various facilities where everyone can experience a world-class resort, including three premium hotel towers with a total of 1,275 rooms, South Korea's largest foreigner-only casino, a multi-purpose indoor water park, South Korea's first multi-purpose performance arena, a MICE facility with South Korea's largest hotel ballroom, an outdoor experiential park for all generations, a 150-meter-long immersive digital street, and shopping and dining areas.