Nagasaki: Economic driver for regional growth and prosperity
Ken Hirata, Vice Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Why does Nagasaki prefecture want an Integrated Resort?
Nagasaki prefecture has long been an international gateway into Japan and over time has developed a unique regional culture. It is also one of the country’s most famous tourist destinations, featuring beautiful shores, hot springs and an abundance of fresh produce from both land and sea.
We expect the tourism demand in Asia to continue growing. With that said, Nagasaki has the geographical advantage of having a population of roughly one billion within a three-hour flight radius. Tis will not only help our own prefecture, but also allow us to further develop as Japan’s tourism gateway, which is in line with our nation’s goals to develop as a tourism market.
makes for a naturally scenic view, and as previously mentioned is in very close vicinity to many of the large Asian tourism markets. Tis allows us to create a new flow of tourism from Asia to Nagasaki to Kyushu and Japan.
Te Kyushu-Nagasaki IR has the support of the entire Kyushu region and is considered as an “All- Kyushu” IR. Te Kyushu Governors’ Association, Kyushu Prefectural Council Chairpersons’ Committee and the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce Conference among the entities that have supported the IR in an official capacity.
Te Kyushu IR Council was created this April to promote regional procurement and tourism through effective measures, and has held seminars to provide concrete information on business opportunities and actual economic impacts to regional businesses.
Tis regional cooperation is not limited to political and economic support. Te Kyushu Addiction Measures Network Council was formed this August and aims to create a cooperative network in handling all forms of addictions issues, including gambling addiction measures.
“We believe an integrated resort in Nagasaki will be the epicenter of this development that will bring benefits to the local city of Sasebo, the prefecture, the Kyushu region and the rest of Japan.” Ken Hirata, Vice Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
We believe an integrated resort in Nagasaki will be the epicenter of this development that will bring benefits to the local city of Sasebo, the prefecture, the Kyushu region and the rest of Japan.
Who will be attracted to visit Nagasaki as a result of the IR? What are your expectations for tourism and economic growth?
Our main target initially will be our nearby neighbours such as China, Korea and Southeast Asian countries.
In terms of economic growth, our operating partner’s proposal has set expectations for economic impact at 320 billion yen, with over 30,000 job opportunities created in the process.
In regards to the criteria central government is following in the awarding of IR licences - how does Nagasaki fit this criteria above Osaka or Wakayama?
Te Kyushu Island region in which Nagasaki is located has a very long history of international exchange that has led to much development. Te region also boasts an array of natural tourism resources.
Te resort site along the peaceful Omura Bay P30 WIRE / PULSE / INSIGHT / REPORTS
On top of the local support within Nagasaki, the support of the entire Kyushu region brings a unique and beneficial element to our IR development plans.
Do you think that the three remaining applicants, Nagasaki, Wakayama and Osaka, will now each receive one of the three IR licences - or is there a potential scenario in which only one or two licences are issued? What do you believe will be the outcome?
We are only focused on putting in our best efforts in order to obtain one of the three possible development licences. Whatever the result may be, we hope to have the opportunity to develop an IR in Nagasaki.
How political is the selection process? Is it purely on the basis of merit and statistics - or does party politics play a role in determining the location of the three IRs?
We will work with Casinos Austria to create our best IR development plan to submit to the national government. Tere are 19 requirements items and 25 evaluation items that we must consider and our mission is to make sure that we can check all the boxes for the requirements and score positively for the evaluation points.
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