Resorts World is a global brand owned and operated by the Genting Group, a massive Malaysian conglomerate headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Founded by the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, the company is now led by his son, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay. The Genting Group manages several distinct subsidiaries, including Genting Malaysia, Genting Singapore, and Genting Plantations. Their portfolio includes high-profile properties such as Resorts World Las Vegas (the $4.3 billion red-themed resort on the Strip), Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, and the original Genting Highlands in Malaysia. In 2026, the company continues to be a dominant force in the global gaming and hospitality industry, known for integrating massive theme parks, luxury hotels, and high-stakes casinos into singular "integrated resorts" that attract millions of international tourists annually.
Resorts World is a brand owned by the Genting Group, a multinational conglomerate founded in Malaysia.
The ultimate ownership and control of the Genting Group lies with its founder and chairman, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
1. The Parent Company: Genting Group
- Founded in 1965 by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong.
- Currently chaired by his son, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay.
- The group’s flagship public company is Genting Berhad, listed on the Bursa Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange).
2. The Operating Arm: Genting Hong Kong (Historically)
- The Resorts World brand for cruise ships (Resorts World Cruises) and previously for the Asian market was under Genting Hong Kong, a separately listed company also controlled by the Lim family.
- Genting Hong Kong filed for liquidation in 2022. However, the Resorts World Cruises brand was revived as a new entity after acquiring assets from the former Genting Hong Kong.
3. Key Property: Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore)
- This flagship integrated resort in Singapore is owned and operated by Genting Singapore Limited, a subsidiary of Genting Berhad. The controlling shareholder is the Lim family.
4. Other Resorts World Properties
- Resorts World Las Vegas (USA): This property is owned by Genting Berhad (the Malaysian parent company).
- Resorts World Birmingham & Resorts World Catskills (New York, USA): These were previously owned by Genting subsidiaries but have undergone ownership changes. For example, Resorts World Catskills is now operated by a new owner but retains the branding under a licensing agreement.
- Resorts World Bimini (Bahamas)