22/09/2021
March 23. 2021
Greek lawmakers approved the transfer of partial ownership of the former airport site to Greek developer Lamda, bringing one of the country’s biggest urban redevelopment plans a step closer to being completed. The expected cost of the gigantic Hellenikon Airport redevelopment project will be close to €9 billion and will be Europe’s first ever integrated casino resort, include gaming-integrated hotels, convention centers, entertainment theaters, theme parks, as well as a luxury retail and fine dining venues. The casino & hotel complex is futuristic in appearance and will be named “Inspire Athens”.
The project is led by U.S. casino operator Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment and is expected to create 75,000 jobs. The Greek government has vowed to speed up the project, which is expected to help its efforts to pull the country out of a recession induced by the coronavirus pandemic. It will combine two things’ Greeks are passionate about: Tourism and Gaming. Making them a pinnacle destination for fun seekers and investors.
Lamda Development, the firm that is responsible for redeveloping the old Ellinikon Airport, will pay its first down payment next week.