[June 18, 2025, Macau] In support of Macau’s moderate economic diversification and its development into a “World Center of Tourism and Leisure”, MGM remains dedicated to empowering local talent and supporting the city’s long-term growth through education and training. This year, MGM once again supported a group of faculty and students from the University of Macau (UM) to visit hotel properties operated by MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, the United States. The study tour, which focused on the theme of “Tourism + Sports”, included 35 participants from the UM’s Faculty of Business Administration. The tour aims to broaden the international perspective of students aspiring to pursue careers in the hospitality and tourism industries, thereby equipping them with the competitiveness to shape the future of Macau’s tourism landscape.

MGM has long been committed to nurturing tourism talent in Macau and has supported similar study tours for UM faculty and students for more than a decade. As a world-renowned resort destination, MGM Resorts International runs leading sports venues and features world-class entertainment offerings. It presents an ideal platform for students to gain valuable exposure to the operational models of global tourism enterprises.

Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM, said: “Talent is the driving force behind Macau’s transformation into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure. At MGM, nurturing young talent is a core part of our mission. Through international exchange, professional training, and hands-on internship opportunities, we are committed to helping the next generation connect with the world and gain leading industry insights. We firmly believe that by continuously creating a supportive environment for youth development, we can cultivate a competitive workforce that contributes to Macau’s diversified economic growth. Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen industry-academic collaboration and provide robust support for young people’s career development.”

The itinerary included guided visits to several properties under MGM Resorts International, including Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay. A key focus of the tour was the sports, convention, and entertainment facilities of MGM Resorts International, giving students firsthand insight into sports tourism initiatives. These visits provided valuable perspectives on the Company’s strategies across branding, marketing, gaming, and entertainment—demonstrating how large-scale sporting events are leveraged to drive tourism growth.

The delegation was warmly received by Sean Lanni, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and other team members. Drawing on his prior experience working at MGM in Macau, Lanni shared the Company’s global vision and explained how sports tourism has become an integral part of its overall business strategy. MGM also arranged a series of insightful talks where executives from various properties elaborated on how sporting events drive hotel demand, the Company’s brand marketing approaches, and how data analytics is used to enhance customer experience and loyalty.

Alex Chio, a student who joined the tour shared: “Las Vegas is a place many tourism and hospitality professionals dream of visiting for learning opportunities. I’m truly grateful to MGM for organizing such a thoughtful and inspiring program. It was eye-opening to see how MGM Resorts International integrates entertainment and sports to attract travelers from around the world. What impressed me most was the chance to engage directly with senior executives, gaining first-hand perspectives on the global hospitality industry—which will certainly guide me as I consider my own career path.”

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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