[June 17, 2025, Macau] Upholding its core belief to build a world-class talent pool for Macau, MGM strives to provide a wide variety of on-the-job training and development opportunities for its team members. In support of the Macao SAR Government’s “1+4” development strategy of appropriate economic diversification, and further boost the growth of MICE, as well as the cultural and sports industries, MGM partnered with the Labour Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR Government (DSAL) to launch the “Professional Workforce Development Series－Emcee Skills Training Program”. Coordinated by the Macau Live Streamer and Influencer Association, the program is designed to enhance team members’ presentation and grooming skills, thereby elevating the customer experience and contributing to the development of the related industries.

 

The closing ceremony of this program has been held recently at the MGM COTAI Grand Salon, attended by a group of distinguished guests, including: Chan Tze Wai, Deputy Director of DSAL; Tammy Lei, Head of Skills Evaluation Division of Vocational Training Department of DSAL; Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM; Francis Tan, Vice President of Learning & Talent Management of MGM; Benjamin Hong, Executive Director of Learning & Talent Development of MGM; the program’s featured speakers, José Chan Rodrigues, President of the Macau Live Streamer and Influencer Association, and Shi Yu, the styling consultant of Macau Lotus TV.

 

30 team members from various departments took part in the 10-hour immersive training, which covered four key areas: public speaking fundamentals, emcee styling and grooming, stage presentation, and thematic speech delivery. Upon completion and assessment, participants were awarded a joint certificate from DSAL and MGM.

 

Chan Tze Wai, Deputy Director of DSAL, said, “Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential for tourism professionals to deliver high-quality service. To continuously enhance the professionalism and presentation skills of industry professionals, DSAL and MGM have pioneered and jointly launched this program. Not only will this program strengthen their skills through systematic learning, but also further polish Macau's ‘golden business card’ as an international metropolis."

 

Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM, said, “At MGM, our team members are the most valuable assets, and we are committed to supporting their holistic advancement. Outstanding communication skills are a vital gateway for conveying corporate image, a key  to event success, and a core competency in delivering premium service. This program further enhances our team members’ overall capabilities and self-confidence—empowering them to build confidence through their voice and convey professionalism through their presence. We will continue to roll out diverse initiatives, providing a solid platform for team members’ development and driving high-quality growth for both the company and the industry.”

 

Since 2020, MGM has partnered with DSAL to deliver professional training to over 5,700 team members. This long-standing collaboration reflects MGM’s commitment to developing an international tourism talent pool and reinforcing Macau’s position as a “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.” Looking ahead, MGM will continue to offer more learning opportunities to cultivate more outstanding talents for the industry.

 

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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.

 

For media enquiries, please contact:    

 

Jessie Kuan

Executive Director of Public Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3412

Email: jessiekuan@mgm.mo

 

Karen Lam

Assistant Director of Corporate Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3421

Email: karenlam@mgm.mo