Mohegan Sun Unveils Plans for a Second Hotel
March 10, 2015
At a recent press conference, Mohegan Sun executives shared details on a second hotel being added to the flagship property in Uncasville, Connecticut. The seven-floor, 400-room Earth Hotel will allow for an opportunity to recapture the almost 500,000 room nights turned away in 2014.
At the event, Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown, chairman of the Mohegan Tribe remarked on the Tribe’s commitment to the state, “Many of you here today, I’m sure, can remember when the Mohegan Tribal Nation first entertained the notion of developing a casino and entertainment complex in Uncasville. Since that time, we have invested well over a billion dollars that has made the tourism industry sit up and take notice. We take very seriously our role in Connecticut’s tourism industry and economic welfare.”
Mitchell Etess, CEO for the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) added, “The Earth Hotel could not come at a better time as we position ourselves for the increased regional competition and ensure that we continue to be the premier entertainment and gaming destination on the East Coast. Many team members here have been working tirelessly on this project for a long time. It’s exciting to see their efforts come to fruition.”
Modeled after the existing Sky Hotel design, the Earth Hotel reflects the Tribe’s sensitivity to the natural landscape in that it pays homage to the geological and natural forms present on the property’s riverfront site.