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This year, MGM has again been awarded seven Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Awards. This is a testament to the Company’s leading position in the hospitality industry and its commitment to providing the finest service and resort amenities.
For the ninth and fifth consecutive year, MGM MACAU and Tria at both MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI have received Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star honors, respectively. Additionally, the Company has won four Five-Star Awards between both properties for three years in a row: the Emerald Tower, the Skylofts, and Sichuanese restaurant Five Foot Road at MGM COTAI; and Chinese Lingnan restaurant Imperial Court at MGM MACAU.
Mr. Hubert Wang, President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM China Holdings Limited, said, “MGM is honored for being recognized as Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star for nine consecutive years. I sincerely thank the Golden Lion Team for their concerted efforts and innovative thinking in creating top-notch, world-class hospitality and gastronomic experiences. This global accolade not only enhances Macau’s international image and its allure for tourists, but also has a positive impact on MGM for further expanding its foreign tourist markets.”
Skylofts at MGM COTAI, which has won the Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Award for the third time, features unique loft-style accommodation located atop the resort’s M Tower. Its one-of-a-kind design elements is inspired by New York City’s lofts and reimagines exceptional moments for the most discerning guests through its unique facilities, impeccable services, and multi-sensory experience, making it the New Haven of modern luxurious hospitality. Another Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Award winner in MGM COTAI is the Emerald Tower, which blends modern luxury with east-meet-west cultural elements. The 547 guest rooms, including suites and villas, are designed with minimalism in mind, creating a contemporary casual elegance.
Five Foot Road at MGM COTAI, one of MGM’s two restaurants awarded with Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star for three consecutive years, is a unique dining concept that enable guests to experience the most sophisticated side of the Sichuanese culinary craftsmanship, while paying tribute to the century-old classics from Chengdu. Another Five-Star awardee, Imperial Court, with unique positioning of Lingnan specialties and chef’s dedication to sourcing the best and seasonal ingredients, redefines time-honored classics from Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and Hakka origins under unconventional spark.
MGM MACAU has been awarded the Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star honor for the ninth consecutive year. It has around 600 guest rooms and suites, boasting distinguished features and world-class facilities, including the iconic European-inspired Grande Praça, seven signature restaurants and bars, and venues ideal for diverse events. The two spas at both MGM hotels – Tria at MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI, also earned Five-Star ratings for five consecutive years. Both feature a unique and exclusive spa concept focusing on tailor-made treatments.
MGM received the following 2024 Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Awards:
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MGM MACAU |
MGM COTAI |
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For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star ratings, click here.
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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 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, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world’s best experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
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Jessie Kuan
Executive Director of Public Relations
MGM
Tel: (853) 8806 3412
Email: jessiekuan@mgm.mo
Juliana Kung
Director of Public Relations
MGM
Tel: (853) 8806 3424
Email: julianakung@mgm.mo
