In a strategic move to expand Macau's international MICE tourism market, MGM has partnered with Thailand's leading retail developer EM District to host familiarization trip for 45 elite Thai business leaders and industry professionals from February 21-23, 2025.  The delegation is composed of high-profile figures from financial services, banking, real estate development, hospitality management, and entertainment sectors. The familiarization trip represents a significant milestone in MGM's ongoing efforts to enhance Macau as a premier international tourism and MICE destination, particularly within the lucrative Southeast Asian market.

This initiative builds upon MGM's recent collaboration with EM District, launched in January through the "EMDISTRICT THE GOLDEN PROSPEROUS KINGDOM CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025" campaign. The partnership between MGM and EM District—operator of prestigious retail destinations Emporium, Emquartier, and Emsphere—offers exclusive MGM Macau travel experiences to top spenders at their shopping complexes, fostering stronger connections between Macau and Thailand. This collaboration enabled MGM to expand its brand awareness in Thailand by showcasing Macau 2049, its groundbreaking residency show, on key advertising platforms including digital billboards and high-traffic transit areas. This exposure introduced Thai audiences to Macau’s best-in-class entertainment offerings, further elevating its appeal as a travel destination.

A highlight of the program was the Gala Dinner at MGM COTAI's Vista on February 21. The event welcomed distinguished guests including Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office; Vincent U, President of Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute; Vic Lam, Chief of the Division of Tourism, MICE and Commerce of Economic Development Bureau of Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin; Suthavadee Sirithanachai, Vice President – Marketing of EM District; Kevin Wang, Assistant to Vice President, Commercial cum Regional General Manager - Greater Bay Area of Air Macau Company Limited; Iwan Dietschi, Senior Vice President of Hospitality of MGM; Irene Wong, Senior Vice President of Public & Community Relations of MGM; and Cindy Lui, Assistant Vice President of Resort Sales of MGM.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Iwan Dietschi emphasized the growing significance of the Thai market at MGM: "Thailand has emerged as MGM's largest source of visitors from Southeast Asia, with a 15% growth last year. Our recent collaboration with EM District exemplifies our commitment to creating unique and luxury experiences that bridge our two cultures."

Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes says: “I am enthusiastic to see MGM creating synergies with Thailand's top-tier shopping complexes and partners to reach out to Thai travelers. An important part of the development of Macao to reinforce its positioning as a world center of tourism and leisure is the expansion of international visitor source markets, and Thailand is one of the markets we hugely value.”

Vincent U says: “We see strong potential to collaborate with Thai businesses, combining strengths to drive mutual growth and innovation. ASEAN, including Thailand, has always been a close trading partner of our territory. We sincerely welcome our Thai friends to explore, connect, and uncover the endless opportunities Macao has to offer.”

The carefully curated program showcases the perfect blend of luxury, entertainment, and cultural experiences at both MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI, while introducing the delegation to Macau's rich cultural heritage and diverse tourism offerings. This initiative reinforces MGM's dedication to attracting international visitors and diversifying Macau's tourism economy.

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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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MGM

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