MGM co-organized the “Greater Bay Area ‘1+4’ Diversified Industries Exploration Tour” with the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, and the Macau Youth Development Service Centre from January 15 to 17. The event was the second phase of the “New Greater Bay Area Youth Exchange Program” which has been running since last year. The tour focused on the industries such as big health; modern financial services; high and new technology; and convention and exhibition, sports, and the commercial and trade industries. It attracted over 50 local youths to participate. Through on-site visits and exchanges, this event aims to inspire the youths to learn about the latest developments in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, empowering them to actively contribute to the future growth and development of the GBA.

Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM, shared that  MGM's commitment is to nurture versatile talent with a global perspective that support Macau’s economic diversification strategy. Starting the program’s first phase in the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, to this second phase in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, MGM aims to inspire local youth to get in sync with the national development strategies and familiarize them with the significant opportunities brought by the development of the GBA and Cooperation Zone. This tour also seeks to inspire participants to help drive Macau’s industrial transformation advancement and economic diversification, thus contribute to the high-quality development of the GBA in the future.

Throughout the three-day exchange trip, the participants visited Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain Chenliji Pharmaceutical Factory Co. Ltd., Chenliji Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Park, and Chenliji Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum, where they gained insights into the rich heritage and innovative advancement of traditional Chinese medicine. The group also visited the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and learned about Shenzhen's role as an innovative and open financial center.

For getting better understanding of the high-tech development in the GBA, the delegation also visited the Rofo Group, Shenzhen Das Intellitech Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Industrial Exhibition Hall, and ByteDance Ltd. (Douyin), in which they have an up-close look at the application of technology in urban development, industrial upgrades, and how new media platforms can be used to promote local culture, enabling participants to gain a better understanding on the innovation and entrepreneurship in the era of the digital economy.

To deepen participants’ understanding of culture and sports, the group explored Lingnan culture and historical heritage in Guangdong Museum. For fostering team spirit, they also took part in team-building activities at the museum. The youths then toured in MGM Shenzhen, where hotel representatives shared their best practices with the group in talent development, talent recruitment and customer relationship management.

The “Greater Bay Area’s ‘1+4’ Diversified Industries Exploration Tour” empowered local youths to better understand the industrial structures and trends of Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and encouraged them to actively participate in the development of the GBA. Looking ahead, more youths from Macau are expected to showcase their talents in the cross-regional cooperation, contributing to a new chapter in the development of the GBA.

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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 Greater China. 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. 

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. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include 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.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. 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.

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