If something shady comes to mind when you think of an Indian casino, it's take to shift your attitude.
Casino Arizona is an enormous resort project which will be opened soon by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale.
The four star, 15-floor, 497-room resort will house both a hotel and casino as well as restaurants, a spa, and a 100,000 square ft conference room. There are also 15 luxury suites and cultural displays that teach more about the Pima and Maricopa tribes as well as over 10 entertainment lounges.
The best part about this kind of establishment is that it offers employment to hundreds of First Nations people who would otherwise find difficulty finding a satisfying work environment. The Casino Arizona, for example, will have 300 job openings.
What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury First Nation Hospitality
- Developing exclusive hotel, conference, and entertainment spaces that educate and celebrate the traditions and culture of First Nations peoples.
- Ethical Gaming Centers
- Establishing gambling centers that benefit First Nations people by job creation and economic growth while providing enjoyable entertainment for others.
- Cultural Immersion Resorts
- Creating high-end hotels and resorts that immerse visitors in culturally rich experiences that respect and honor the traditions of local indigenous communities.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Opportunities for collaborative, exclusive partnerships between First Nations communities and luxury hotel chains to develop state-of-the-art resorts that celebrate indigenous culture
- Gaming
- Innovations to transform traditional casinos into socially conscious, culturally immersive, and entertaining centers for the tourism industry.
- Tourism
- Creating indigenous-led tourism experiences that educate and enlighten visitors while promoting cultural and economic sustainability in local communities.
