The Whitecap Dakota First Nation broke ground on a hotel and conference center at its Dakota Dunes Casino in Saskatchewan.
The $38 million (Canadian) project features a 155-room hotel, a fitness center, business center, pool and restaurant. It's expected to open in 2020 and it's projected to generate $8.5 million in annual revenues for the First Nation. "The Dakota Dunes Hotel is an integral part of our vision that will see Whitecap become a premiere tourism destination resort in Western Canada,' Chief Darcy Bear said in a press release. "The hotel will also generate another 150 jobs and continue to build Whitecap as a major employer in the region. This is a truly an exciting day for our First Nation as we continue on our economic path of building a sustainable community."Dakota Dunes is one of six First Nations gaming establishments in Saskatchewan. They generated $252.3 million in revenues for the 2017–2018 fiscal year, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority announced in June. “As we head into our 23rd year of operation, we will see significant investment into the expansion of our operations to continue to provide the exceptional entertainment experiences that enable us to invest in our people and our local communities,” said Zane Hansen, SIGA President and CEO, citing the Dakota Dunes Hotel as one of the investments.Dakota Dunes #hotel to #open 2020 pic.twitter.com/KL8GWUDXyB
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