"This is a significant moment for our company as we officially close the certification process and begin to focus on executing our vision, in partnership with ORIX, to build a world-class integrated resort in Osaka," MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle said in a statement. "We remain passionately committed to this project and look forward to bringing Japan and Osaka best-in-class gaming, entertainment, dining and retail experiences.". Plans for an Osaka resort were first announced back in 2021. The Japanese government in April certified the development plan for the resort, which is expected to open in 2029 as one of the nation's first casinos. MGM says the resort is expected to feature 2,500 guest rooms, several dining and beverage options, a 3,500-seat theater, and about 400,000 square feet of conference space.
Owner of The Temple Bar refused planning permission for new hotel
Dublin City Council has refused planning permission to publican Tom Cleary for a new hotel for Dublin’s Temple Bar area. Mr Cleary is the owner of one of the country's best known pubs, The Temple Bar in Temple Bar. The council refused the planning permission for the 47-bedroom hotel facing onto Dame Street and Eustace Street as it "could lead to an over-concentration of hotel and apart-hotels in the local area and a lack of variety of uses in the vicinity".
