In tandem with Macau’s twin objectives of being a World Center of Tourism and Leisure and serving as the tourism education and training base for the Greater Bay Area, MGM hosted the “Hosting World-class State-level Events in Macau - Seminar on State Level Banquet” for 150 team members and invited faculty members from The University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Institute for Tourism Studies and Macau University of Science and Technology.  

Mr. Daniel Fung, former Director of Protocol, Public Relations and External Affairs Office, and Ms. Li Xue, Deputy Chief of the Personnel Department of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, were the keynote speakers who shared their vast professional knowledge and experience on hosting state-level banquets and international protocol affairs.

This seminar was part of the MGM Talent Development Series to nurture local talent including those from academic communities, covering a wide array of topics such as Chinese and foreign protocol etiquette, state-level banquet standards and knowledge of Chinese cuisine. Overall, this series of seminars ensures that MGM team members are well equipped so as to strengthen the positioning of Macau as a leading destination to host world-class state-level events.

Mr. Grant Bowie, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, said, “Hosting state-level banquets and receiving foreign heads of state during their visit to Macau do not only highlight the high-quality service and professionalism of a hotel, but it also gives a good first impression of Macau to guests around the world. We hope our team members may fully utilize this precious opportunity and apply everything they gained from it in work. It would definitely strengthen Macau’s protocol ability, and at the same time reinforce the city in becoming the tourism education and training base for the Greater Bay Area.”

Ms. Yvonne Lei, Catering and Events Manager of MGM, expressed her excitement about the seminar, “Mr. Daniel Fung has shared some critical situations which he had encountered in the past, giving us valuable insights into banquet and official event planning. We are also inspired by the creativity of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse’s dishes, dining table and centerpieces; the practicum session led by the invited speaker Li Xue demonstrated world-class state-level banquet standard. It is definitely a precious lesson for our team members.”

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions/subconcessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the largest property and the first mega-size complex project in Macau to achieve the China Green Building Design Label Three-Star Certification.

MGM China Holdings Limited is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. 

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Jessie Kuan

Director of Public Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3412

Email: jessiekuan@mgm.mo

Karen Lam

Public Relations Manager

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3421

Email: karenlam@mgm.mo