Inside Asian Gaming

IAG SEP 2019年9月 亞博匯 44 IN FOCUS IAG: What is the key to catering to such a broad range of customers, both culturally and across the age spectrum? JG: Quality. Whether the show is energetic, emotional, romantic, traditional, raucous or hilarious, we focus on the production meeting the standard of quality and excellence Caesars Entertainment is so widely known for by our guests. No matter how the show appeals to age or origin, we start with ensuring we are partnering in a quality product. IAG: What do you see coming in the future? Especially with regard to IRs. What do you think will be popular? JG: The popularity of the residency model is so big now that I don’t think we can even call it a trend any longer, but it is definitely where we focus much of our attention currently. IAG: What are your early impressions of the Japan market? (Editor: IAG conducted this interview while Caesars was still planning to bid for a Japan IR license. Caesars pulled out of its Japan bid shortly before publishing). JG: J apan has a very rich entertainment landscape from traditional arts such as Noh and Kabuki to more contemporary entertainment such as J-pop, anime and technology-enabled exhibitions, including one-of-a-kind robot performances. These cultural differentiators are the core of what makes Japan a compelling destination for the growing number of tourists from around the world. That’s why I often visit Japan to meet those involved. I’m thinking of the future. At the same time, I have also noticed that the Japanese are avid fans of many Western artists and musicians. For example, Celine Dion’s Tokyo Dome performance that we hosted in 2019 was sold out, showing how great the popularity is for these events Gwen Stefani is nearing the end of an 18-month residency at Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip. Gwen Stefani即將結束於拉斯維加斯大道上好萊塢星球酒店的18個月駐場。