Jointly organized by the Sports Bureau and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management and title sponsored by MGM, the “2023 MGM Macao International Regatta” takes place on January 5 to 8. Having the honor to become the title sponsor of the event, MGM devotes its undivided support towards this international maritime sport event hosted by Macau. In view of enriching sports tourism products to make the race more attractive and engaging to all, MGM organizes a diverse lineup of side events at MGM MACAU, including the new “Sailing Fun Day” and the display of Hobie 16 sailboat. These fascinating happenings welcome all residents and tourists to experience and enjoy the charm of sailing sports, as well as the allure of Macau’s shores.

The “Sailing Fun Day” is a three-day event taking place from January 6 to 8 at the Vista of MGM MACAU. The fun-packed event includes an array of sailing-themed game booths, remote-controlled sailboats competitions, Optimist sailing and windsurfing trial experiences, family workshops, gastronomic offerings and interactive performances. Participants may fully immerse into the fervor of sports tourism with exciting prizes offered, such as the limited-edition Regatta MGM Leo lion plush doll.

The opening ceremony of “Sailing Fun Day” took place today (January 7), which was attended by a lineup of guests of honor, including: Pun Weng Kun, President of the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR; Ma Man Wai, President of Ursa Major Sailing Event Management; Allen Lau and Christine Lam, Vice Presidents of the Sports Bureau; Chan Un Seng, Head of Maritime Services Division of Marine and Water Bureau; Brian Sou, Chairman of Macau Sailing Association; Chan Ka Leong, Director General of General Union of Neighborhood Associations of Macau (UGAMM); Un Sio Leng, President of the Women’s General Association of Macau (Women's Association); Chio Lan Ieng, Vice President of Board of Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), and Kenneth Feng, President, Chief Strategic & Financial Officer of MGM. On the same day, MGM also invited 70 parents and children from UGAMM, Women’s Association and FAOM to spend some fun family time at the “Sailing Fun Day”.

Kenneth Feng, President, Chief Strategic & Financial Officer of MGM, said, “In view of promoting the initiative of ‘Tourism+Sports’, MGM has rolled out several spin-off happenings, including sailboat display and family fun day last year, when we first became the title sponsor of the race. This year, we took an extra mile to extend our reach with the new ‘Sailing Fun Day’, a themed carnival with game booths and an array of activities, alongside tasty delicacies by the beautiful seashore of the Macau peninsula. Being a unique spot for parents and children to spend a pleasant, fun weekend under the sun, it at the same time helps the public to explore their interest in maritime sports. MGM will continue to create more diverse activities for the race in order to maximize the synergy of Macau’s sports events in the future.”

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Event Details for Sailing Fun Day

Date and time:          January 6, 2023 (Friday)

                                    19:00 to 22:30

                                    January 7 and 8, 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)

                                    11:00 to 15:00, 19:00 to 22:30

Venue:                       Vista at MGM Macau

Admission:                Free

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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 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 only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

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.

For media enquiries, please contact:    

Jessie Kuan

Director of Public Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3412

Email: jessiekuan@mgm.mo

Juliana Kung                                   

Assistant Director of Public Relations

MGM  

Tel: (853) 8806 3424

Email: julianakung@mgm.mo