Hann Resorts

Hann Resorts
Casino building with Swissôtel Clark in the background. May 2024
Hann Resorts is located in Luzon
Hann Resorts
Location in Luzon
Hann Resorts is located in Philippines
Hann Resorts
Location in the Philippines
Location Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Opening date2008 (2008) (as Widus Hotel)
2009 (2009) (start of casino operations)
Casino typeIntegrated resort
OwnerHann Philippines
Operating license holderPAGCOR
Previous namesWidus Hotel and Casino
Coordinates15°11′27″N 120°31′29″E / 15.19097°N 120.52471°E / 15.19097; 120.52471
Websitewww.hannresorts.com

Hann Resorts (stylized as HANN), or Hann Casino Resort, is an integrated resort at the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines.

History

Hann Resorts is operated and owned by Hann Philippines, a company linked to South Korean businessman Dae Sik Han.[1] Han would start developing the casino-hotel complex as early as 2006 with no connections to Filipinos.[2]

The development of the Hann Resorts began with the opening of the Widus Hotel in 2008.[3] The hotel initially suffered low occupancy rates coinciding a a global financial crisis until the owners were granted a license to operate a casino in 2009.[1]

The complex would expand with the opening of the 260-room Clark Marriott Hotel in 2018.[4]

The complex would then be re-inaugurated under its current name "Hann Casino Resort" in December 15, 2021.[5][3]

Another hotel, the Swissôtel Clark would open within the integrated resort in 2022.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Arceo-Dumlao, Tina (April 21, 2024). "Oppa's bold bet on Clark pays off". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Reyes, Rizal Raoul (November 21, 2023). "A big bet on Clark pays off". BusinessMirror. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Malapo, Jao (June 9, 2023). "Hann Philippines: Boldly leading the I.R. life in Clark". BusinessWorld. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Manabat, Ashley (September 18, 2018). "Clark Marriott Hotel opens, grandly". Punto! Central Luzon. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Layug, Margaret Claire (December 16, 2021). "The first fully integrated hotel in Central Luzon has officially opened in Clark, Pampanga". GMA News. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Cayabyab, Charlene (March 2, 2022). "First PH Swissotel opens in Clark". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved May 12, 2024.