CASINO HOTEL BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

Aspen Ridge Resort takes its name from durable mountain timber and refined leisure—signaling durability and luxury. We operate in the U.S. luxury hospitality and gaming industry as an integrated resort and casino launching in 2026. The property offers 400 high-end rooms, a world-class casino floor, gourmet dining, and a full-service wellness center, backed by a $37,000,000 investment in modern infrastructure and gaming technology. One-line: We deliver seamless five-star hospitality and high-stakes entertainment under one roof.

We run front-of-house hospitality, casino operations, F&B, events and wellness services to eliminate guest friction and serve luxury leisure and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) markets. What sets us apart: integrated guest flows, proprietary high-limit gaming tech, and a management team with deep operational experience. Target customers are affluent leisure travelers and corporate MICE planners in the U.S. Short-term goal: reach 65% occupancy and positive EBITDA within 18 months of opening. Long-term goal: top-quartile RevPAR and national leadership in luxury MICE by year five.

Problem

Travelers and entertainment seekers face a fragmented U.S. market where world-class gaming and luxury accommodations are rarely combined into one destination. Guests must coordinate separate bookings for lodging, dining, and high-stakes entertainment, and often travel between dispersed sites during a single stay.

Consequences include lost time, inconsistent five-star service across venues, and complex logistics for groups and events—raising coordination costs for corporate clients and undermining loyalty and spend for high-net-worth guests.

There is a clear market gap for a fully integrated, luxury casino-resort that removes booking friction and delivers consistent five-star service.

Solution

We solve a fragmented luxury-entertainment market by delivering a single-location, integrated resort that pairs a full-scale casino with a 400-key hotel (200 Standard, 120 Deluxe, 60 Suites, 20 Penthouses) and premium amenities. This unified offering removes multiple booking steps and logistical friction for travelers, high-net-worth guests, and corporate event planners, and captures the willingness-to-pay premium for an all-in-one, five-star experience.

Key components: centralized guest services for frictionless flow between gaming, dining, and lodging; gourmet restaurants, full-service spa, and live-entertainment venues; bundled experiences to increase length-of-stay and per-guest spend. One line: a seamless, high-value destination that boosts on-site revenue and guest satisfaction.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to redefine the luxury resort experience by seamlessly blending the excitement of world-class gaming with the elegance of five-star hospitality, delivering personalized, unforgettable stays for every guest. We commit to operational excellence through dedicated staff and state-of-the-art facilities, focused on high-net-worth individuals, tourists, and corporate planners. Through innovation, sustainability, and a guest-centric approach, we aim to set the standard for integrated resorts in the U.S. market.

Key Success Factors

Five concrete drivers will determine operational and financial success.

• Scale occupancy 65.0% → 86.0% through targeted marketing and a 4.0% loyalty program investment.
• $37,000,000 modern facility providing a measurable competitive edge versus older U.S. properties.
• Experienced leadership with a $250,000 GM and $180,000 Casino Director ensuring operations and compliance.
• Financial discipline targeting a 1-month breakeven and reducing F&B COGS to 2.2% by 2030.
• Diversified revenue mix across rooms, gaming, and ancillary services for resilience.

Financial Summary

Brief financial overview: the project reaches breakeven in January 2026 and produces substantial EBITDA growth over five years.

Financial requirements: minimum cash shortfall of $30,144,000 (Jul-26); payback in 44 months; breakeven Jan-26. Anticipated return metrics: IRR 0.03% and ROE 85.94%.

Financial outlook: strong EBITDA growth to $26,515,000 by Year 5 supports recovery despite initial cash shortfall.

Funding Requirements

Full funding of $67,144,000 covers fit-out, gaming systems, spa, HVAC, IT, and a peak cash shortfall of $30,144,000; projected breakeven January 2026, payback 44 months, IRR 0.03%.