# Asian Answer To Vegas Macau Gaming Resort Hong Kong By Tao | Published 2007-08-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macau-the-vegas-of-the-east References: [worldcasinodirectory](http://www.worldcasinodirectory.com/macau) A small island outside of [Hong Kong](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-tourism-board) called Macau is quickly becoming the number one [gaming resort area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-entertainment1) in the world. With revenues already surpassing Las Vegas, Macau is definitely destined to becoming Asia's Las Vegas. It's so hot that many of the [Las Vegas hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgm-resorts-international) are opening in Macau and introducing Western-style gaming. **Implications** - The consumer urge to escape has and will continue to persist; however, avid vacationers are sure to seek new attractions and places of interest to visit in order to enjoy a true, eye-opening experience. Thus, regions such as Macau are using their spaces to build tourist attractions that are exotic, yet familiar and friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exotic Gaming Resorts:** The trend of building exotic yet familiar gaming resorts in popular tourist destinations, like Macau, provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry. - **Rise of Asian Tourism:** The increasing popularity of Macau as Asia's Las Vegas showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the tourism industry, particularly in attracting international visitors to new destinations. - **Localization of Western-style Entertainment:** The introduction of Western-style gaming in Macau highlights the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry to adapt and localize experiences in different cultural contexts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore disruptive innovation by creating unique and exotic gaming resort experiences to attract tourists in popular destinations like Macau. - **Tourism:** The rise of Macau as a major tourist destination presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tourism industry to capture the growing interest in Asian travel experiences. - **Entertainment:** The localization of Western-style gaming in Macau opens avenues for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry, allowing for the development of culturally relevant experiences in different regions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Honoring Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kam-pek.md) - [Luxury Pop-Up Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wynn-palace-macau-popup.md) - [Opulent Casino-Based Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-resort-casino.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Efficient Reliable Casino Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-resort-spa-casino.md) - [Hotel Gaming Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-gaming-lounge.md) - [City-Based Resort Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fufu-tokyo-ginza.md) - [Redefining Hotel Brand Visions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/above-beyond-campaign.md) - [Branded Festive-Themed Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-dreams.md)