Genting Singapore reports 1Q 2024 growth

Jenny Ortiz May 13, 2024

Genting Singapore achieved remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2024, recording revenue of SG$784.4 million (€538.5 million) and adjusted EBITDA of SG$369.5 million (€253.4 million). These figures represent a substantial increase of 62 percent in revenue and 93 percent in adjusted EBITDA compared to the same period last year.

Boost in the gaming sector

The company’s gaming revenue surged by 69 percent annually to SG$576 million (€395.1 million) in the first quarter, with a notable quarter-over-quarter improvement of 31 percent. Genting Singapore attributes this growth to enhanced visitation and tourism spend during the Chinese New Year festivities, coupled with relaxed visa regulations between China and Singapore.

Impact of the visa agreement between China and Singapore

The mutual visa-free agreement between China and Singapore, implemented in February 2024, contributed to a significant increase in visitor arrivals to Singapore. Chinese tourists have emerged as a key source market, bolstering Genting Singapore’s integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa.

This turnout was experienced even if the company earlier anticipated the potential changes in Chinese tourist behaviour prompted by the Chinese government’s warnings to avoid gambling.

Ongoing development projects

Genting Singapore provided updates on its revitalization initiatives, confirming that construction for the new Minion Land, Singapore Oceanarium, and Central Lifestyle Connector remains on schedule for phased openings starting from the first quarter of 2025. Moreover, the company expects to award the tender for the new Waterfront development, featuring two hotels totalling 700 rooms, in the third quarter of 2024, with on-site works slated to commence by the fourth quarter of the same year.

Renovation and relaunch

Meanwhile, the former Hard Rock Hotel, which closed in March 2024, is undergoing extensive renovation and is scheduled to reopen as a new all-suite luxury hotel in early 2025. This strategic refurbishment aligns with Genting Singapore’s commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences and further enhancing its offerings within the integrated resort landscape.

Diversified businesses

Genting Singapore is the owner of Resorts World Sentosa, one of the largest integrated resort destinations in Asia. Resorts World Sentosa offers a casino, S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark, Universal Studios Singapore theme park, hotels, MICE facilities, celebrity chef restaurants and specialty retail outlets.