https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/genting/ Genting News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:35:31+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-files-winding-up-petition-in-bermuda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-files-winding-up-petition-in-bermuda/ The news follows a warning last week that it could face potential cross-defaults on financing arrangements worth $2.8 billion as a result of the insolvency of its German subsidiary, MV Werften. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:20:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/resorts-world-las-vegas-to-open-today/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/resorts-world-las-vegas-to-open-today/ Resorts World Las Vegas, the first ground-up resort development on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade, will open today. The property has been developed by Malaysian casino operator Genting. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:47:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-cruises-seeks-singaporean-recruits-as-relaunch-nears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-cruises-seeks-singaporean-recruits-as-relaunch-nears/ Genting Cruise Lines has taken the unusual step of beginning a recruitment drive among local Singaporean workers. The move comes Dream Cruises’ World Dream prepares to sail next month. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:43:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-and-royal-caribbean-lead-return-of-singapore-cruise-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-and-royal-caribbean-lead-return-of-singapore-cruise-sector/ Singapore is one of the first countries in the world to develop and implement a mandatory audit and certification programme for cruise lines before they can commence sailings. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:28:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-cruises-leads-industry-back-into-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-cruises-leads-industry-back-into-action/ Explorer Dream is set to operate two- and three-night Taiwan Island-Hopping itineraries from July 26th, departing from Keelung and calling at Penghu, Matzu and Kinmen islands. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:48:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/superstar-ships-offered-to-covid-19-survivors-in-singapore/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/superstar-ships-offered-to-covid-19-survivors-in-singapore/ Genting Cruise Lines has completed evaluation checks by the Singapore government for SuperStar Gemini and SuperStar Aquarius to provide temporary accommodation for workers who have recovered from Covid-19. Fri, 01 May 2020 04:27:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-completes-sale-and-lease-back-of-genting-dream/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-completes-sale-and-lease-back-of-genting-dream/ Genting Hong Kong has raised US$900 million through the sale and leaseback of one of Dream Cruises’ ships – the 2016-built, 150,000-gross-ton Genting Dream. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:21:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-cruises-celebrates-latest-steel-cutting-in-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-cruises-celebrates-latest-steel-cutting-in-germany/ Production of Dream Cruises’ second Global Class ship commenced at MV Werften in Rostock-Warnemünde earlier, almost exactly a year after the keel laying of the flagship of the series. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:48:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-unveils-plans-for-largest-ever-cruise-ship-at-ibtm-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-unveils-plans-for-largest-ever-cruise-ship-at-ibtm-china/ Genting Cruise Lines has officially announced the name of its first 208,000-gross-ton Global Class ship at IBTM China. Building on the successful debuts of Genting Dream, World Dream and Explorer Dream, the Global Class vessel, Global Dream, will enter into service in early 2021. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 08:34:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/goh-appointed-president-of-dream-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/goh-appointed-president-of-dream-cruises/ Genting Hong Kong has announced the appointment of Michael Goh to the role of president with Dream Cruises. He will also assume the position of head of international sales for Genting Cruise Lines. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:43:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-veils-hull-artwork-for-explorer-dream/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-veils-hull-artwork-for-explorer-dream/ Genting Cruise Lines has unveiled the new artwork that will adorn the hull of its latest ship, the 75,338-gross-ton, 1,870 passenger Explorer Dream. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:39:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-cruise-lines-prepares-for-dream-cruises-keel-laying-in-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-cruise-lines-prepares-for-dream-cruises-keel-laying-in-germany/ Genting will livestream the ceremony via the Dream Cruises Facebook Page and Weibo in China, inviting viewers from around the world to celebrate alongside VIP guests in attendance. Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:08:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-dream-launches-to-asian-cruise-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-dream-launches-to-asian-cruise-guests/ Genting Hong Kong has celebrated the arrival of Dream Cruises’ second new ship, World Dream, at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal with a christening ceremony to impart good fortune to the vessel. Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:35:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/genting-welcomes-world-dream-to-fleet-following-meyer-werft-handover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/genting-welcomes-world-dream-to-fleet-following-meyer-werft-handover/ Genting Cruise Lines has commemorated the official handover of World Dream, the newly constructed second new build for Dream Cruises, during a special event in Bremerhaven, Germany. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:52:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/world-dream-prepares-to-set-sail-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/world-dream-prepares-to-set-sail-for-first-time/ After World Dream’s official handover ceremony from Meyer Werft to Dream Cruises, the ship will begin her epic ocean voyage. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:24:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wolber-appointed-chief-executive-of-crystal-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wolber-appointed-chief-executive-of-crystal-cruises/ Genting Hong Kong has announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Tom Wolber as the president and chief executive of Crystal Cruises. Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:07:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-dream-floats-out-at-meyer-werft-shipyard-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-dream-floats-out-at-meyer-werft-shipyard-germany/ Genting Cruise Lines has celebrated the float out of its newest cruise ship, Dream Cruises’ World Dream at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. This milestone also marked the unveiling of World Dream’s new hull artwork by renowned London-based, Shanghainese artist, Jacky Tsai. Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:20:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-records-200m-loss-as-investment-increases/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-records-200m-loss-as-investment-increases/ Genting Hong Kong has reported a total comprehensive income for the first half 2017 period of $165 million, with a loss for the period of $203.2 million. The losses were mainly due to the start-up of new brands for the cruise division and investment at the MV Werften Shipyard as it readies itself for steel cutting of the 20,000 gross ton Endeavour Class and the 204,000 gross ton Global Class cruise ships in March of 2018. Fri, 18 Aug 2017 06:34:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-shakes-up-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-shakes-up-leadership/ Genting Hong Kong has appointed Colin Au as the group president of the company with immediate effect. At the same time, Kent Zhu will take up the role of president at Genting Cruise Lines, effective May this year. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:14:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-dream-floats-out-ahead-of-guangzhou-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-dream-floats-out-ahead-of-guangzhou-launch/ Genting Hong Kong has celebrated the official river conveyance of Genting Dream, the newest ship for the Dream Cruises line. The river conveyance marks the official start of Genting Dream’s journey from her birthplace at the Meyer Werft shipyard to her first home in Guangzhou, China. The ship will begin service on November 13th, 2016. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 06:38:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-to-create-mv-werften-from-german-ship-yards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-to-create-mv-werften-from-german-ship-yards/ During a recent annual staff meeting in Germany, Genting Hong Kong announced the three shipyards in the German State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern bought this April will be named MV Werften, be managed in Wismar and will focus on building large new ships. Lloyd Werft, located in Bremerhaven and bought last September, will focus on its prior business of repairs, conversion and building of mega yachts. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:33:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-welcomes-harris-caprock-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-welcomes-harris-caprock-to-fleet/ Genting Hong Kong has awarded a multi-year contract to Harris CapRock Communications to transform communication services on board Star Cruises’ fleet of six ships and on Genting Dream, the first ship under the newly launched Dream Cruises brand. The appointment of Harris CapRock is in response to an increase in demand for more available bandwidth and faster Wi-Fi speeds from a new generation of “connected” passengers so they can share their on-board experiences with friends and family onshore. Tue, 21 Jun 2016 05:48:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-signs-with-lloyd-werft-for-ten-vessels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-signs-with-lloyd-werft-for-ten-vessels/ Genting Hong Kong has signed an order for ten ships with the Lloyd Werft Group, comprising of two mega cruise ships for Star Cruises and eight vessels for Crystal Cruises. Star Cruises has designed the Global Class of ships for worldwide cruising, each measuring 201,000 gross tons with 5,000 lower berths. Delivery of the series of ships will commence between 2019 and 2020 starting with one ship a year and eventually increasing to two ships a year. Mon, 16 May 2016 10:14:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lloyd-werft-group-design-centre-launches-in-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lloyd-werft-group-design-centre-launches-in-germany/ Genting Hong Kong has launched the new Lloyd Werft Group Design Centre, a major milestone for the recently formed shipyard group. Comprised of Lloyd Werft’s existing shipyard in Bremerhaven and three recently acquired facilities from Nordic Yards in Wismar, Warnemunde and Stralsund, Germany, the Lloyd Werft Group will become the second largest shipyard group in Germany. Tue, 10 May 2016 09:21:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-to-develop-tai-zi-bay-into-international-cruise-port/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-to-develop-tai-zi-bay-into-international-cruise-port/ Genting Hong Kong has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Merchants Shekou Holdings to jointly develop Tai Zi Bay, Shekou, Shenzhen into an international cruise homeport with the goal to accelerate the growth of the cruise industry in China. A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed by Ang Moo Lim, executive vice president, sales of Genting Hong Kong and president of Star Cruises, and Xu Yongjun, managing director of China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone. Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:40:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-takes-control-of-three-further-european-shipyards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-hong-kong-takes-control-of-three-further-european-shipyards/ Genting Hong Kong has announced the acquisition of Nordic Yards’ three shipyards in Wismar, Warnemunde and Stralsund, Germany for the consideration of €230.6 million. The purchase of the three shipyards, along with Lloyd Werft last year, enables Genting Hong Kong to realize its global cruise ships fleet strategy over the next decade for its three brands - Crystal Cruises, Dream Cruises, and Star Cruises. Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:32:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-cruises-celebrates-steel-cutting-ahead-of-world-dream-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-cruises-celebrates-steel-cutting-ahead-of-world-dream-launch/ Genting Hong Kong has marked the official start of production on Dream Cruises’ second new ship, World Dream, during a steel cutting ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. “This is a very proud moment for Dream Cruises,” said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, chairman of Genting Hong Kong. “Utilising our 23 years of cruise experience in Asia, World Dream, together with her sister ship Genting Dream, are luxury cruise ships designed from inception for the Chinese and Asian markets.” Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:57:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/meyer-werft-lays-keel-for-genting-dream/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/meyer-werft-lays-keel-for-genting-dream/ Executives from Genting Hong Kong and Meyer Werft have celebrated the laying of the keel of Genting Dream, Dream Cruises’ new ship, at a special commemoration held at the shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. A significant milestone in a vessel’s timeline, this traditional ceremony marks the formal recognition of the start of a new ship’s construction. Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:37:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-singapore-beats-profit-forecasts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/genting-singapore-beats-profit-forecasts/ Genting Singapore, the world’s third largest casino group, has beat analyst forecasts to post a net profit of S$657.2m (US$514m) for 2010 and revenues of S$1.4bn (US$1.1bn). The Malaysian group opened Singapore’s first casino resort last year, and is predicted by analysts to make a profit of S$1.4bn in 2011. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:11:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dato-lee-choong-yan-president-and-chief-operating-officer-resorts-world-gen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dato-lee-choong-yan-president-and-chief-operating-officer-resorts-world-gen/ Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:46:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels-open-at-resorts-world-sentosa-reservations-begin-11-january-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels-open-at-resorts-world-sentosa-reservations-begin-11-january-2010/ Singapore’s first Integrated Resort, Resorts World Sentosa, will start its phased opening from 20 Jan 2010, beginning with its four hotels opening on the same red-letter day. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:15:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-dato-lee-choong-yan-president-genting-highlands-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-dato-lee-choong-yan-president-genting-highlands-resort/ BTN interviews Dato Lee Choong Yan, President, Genting Highlands Resort on winning Asia’s Leading Casino Resort at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:56:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-lee-choong-yan-rwb-president-resorts-world-genting-malaysia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-lee-choong-yan-rwb-president-resorts-world-genting-malaysia/ BTN interviews Lee Choong Yan, RWB President, Resorts World Genting, Malaysia on winning sia’s Leading Casino Resort at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090113113625768/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090113113625768/ Genting Highlands, Malaysia is all set to host the Biggest International Ballroom Dance Championship.The international ballroom dancing championship event, which is open to the rest of the world, is in its second leg of Asian Open Dance for the 2009 Tour and will be held on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February at the Arena of Star at the award winning Genting Highlands. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:36:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2008-michelle-cheang-genting-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2008-michelle-cheang-genting-international/ Genting brings two fresh products to ITB Michelle Cheang, Director of Sales, Tours & Travel, Genting International reveals two new exciting products at German show. Interviewed at ITB 2008 for BTN. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:30:25 +0000