# Sanya

Beyond the Casino: Mario Ho’s Billion-Dollar Pivot to Hainan’s E-sports Frontier

Mario Ho, son of casino mogul Stanley Ho, is investing 1.4 billion RMB to build an e-sports-themed tourism complex in Sanya's Haitang Bay. The move marks a strategic shift for his Nasdaq-listed NIP Group to diversify revenue streams amid a challenging market for digital e-sports.

SoBiz2026年5月12日 03:23

#Mario Ho#NIP Group#Hainan Free Trade Port

Sheep graze on a vibrant hillside in Qinghai, China, surrounded by colorful prayer flags and rolling hills.

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Lunar New Year Exodus Strains Hainan: Flights and Ferries Sold Out as Return Rush Drives Prices Skyward

As the Lunar New Year return peak hits, Hainan is experiencing acute transport shortages: flights from Haikou to major mainland cities are selling out and ferry crossings on the Qiongzhou Strait have no available seats. The squeeze reflects a strong inbound tourism rebound to Hainan and an asymmetric flow of passengers that has pushed outbound fares sharply higher while some inbound fares have plunged.

SoBiz2026年2月19日 05:24

#Hainan#Qiongzhou Strait#Spring Festival