Resorts & Casinos
This sector combines high-end hospitality with entertainment, operating integrated complexes that generate revenue through gaming, hotel stays, live shows, and dining.
Why it exists
This industry integrates lodging, gaming, dining, and entertainment into destination ecosystems.
Why it’s necessary (economically)
It concentrates discretionary spending into single-location experience platforms with extreme operating leverage.
Key components
Integrated resorts
Gaming operations
Entertainment venues
Dining & convention infrastructure
How to evaluate businesses
Non-gaming revenue share, convention bookings, VIP customer concentration, and regional license stability determine long-term resilience.
How the industry could be improved
Hybrid physical–digital gaming platforms, dynamic experiential pricing, AI loyalty management, and frictionless payment ecosystems.