MEDIA RELEASES
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and MGM jointly hosted the "Beyond Green: Advancing to WELL Buildings— WELL Platinum Certification Ceremony and Thematic Session" today (June 9) at MGM COTAI. In the presence of over a hundred distinguished guests, IWBI awarded MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI the highest-level Platinum certification under the WELL Building Standard v2. Both properties achieved a score of 121 points — the highest among publicly disclosed WELL projects in China — marking MGM as the first integrated resort operator in Macau to implement “WELL at Scale” and reinforcing its leading practices in healthy buildings, human-centric design, and sustainable operations.
The WELL Building Standard, administered by IWBI, is the world’s leading certification system focused on advancing health and well-being in the built environments. It assesses how design, operations, and management work together to enhance occupants’ physical health, mental well-being, and overall experience across 10 core categories: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community. Both properties had also previously achieved the “WELL Health-Safety Rating” and “WELL Equity Rating”, further demonstrating MGM’s long-term commitment to integrating health, wellness, and equity into its operations and the experiences of its guests and employees.
Kenneth Feng, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, stated: “This dual WELL Platinum achievement for our two integrated resorts marks a significant milestone for MGM. We have long been committed to advancing green buildings and low-carbon operations. Achieving WELL certification reflects our expanded focus — from the ‘environment’ to ‘people’ — with a stronger emphasis on the physical, mental, and overall well-being of our employees and guests. Through our efforts, MGM aims to help shape new benchmarks for healthy buildings in Macau and serve as a positive example for the industry.”
Mei Xu, Senior Vice President, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) Asia, said: “The WELL Building Standard is a human-centric framework dedicated to health and well-being, and MGM has truly brought this ‘care for people’ into practice. As of 2025, MGM has achieved 10 WELL recognitions, covering more than 750,000 square meters, and impacting over 67,000 people. MGM’s ongoing efforts in health and sustainability not only set a new benchmark for Macau’s hospitality industry, but will also continue to drive the advancement of healthy buildings across the Greater Bay Area and Asia.”
In addition to the certification ceremony, the event featured a series of thematic sharing sessions and panel discussions, including “Thriving Spaces, Transformed by WELL” and “Multidimensional Pathways to Sustainable Hospitality”. Prof. Yan Xiang, Director of the Architectural Acoustic Lab at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, was also invited to deliver a keynote presentation titled “Ventilation Cooling Towers and Noise Control in Commercial Hotels.” Drawing on international standards, case studies, cutting-edge technologies, and refined operational practices, the sessions explored how healthy buildings can drive the hospitality industry toward high-quality and sustainable development.
The event was attended by and received strong support from representatives of government departments and partner organizations, including: Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Dr. Warren Tai Wa Hou, Acting Deputy Director of the Health Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and Acting Director of the Conde de S. Januário Hospital; Dennis Ng, Head of Environmental Planning Division of the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macau SAR Government; Mei Xu, Senior Vice President, IWBI Asia; Richard Chang, Vice President and Head of Market Development, IWBI Asia; Gary Cui, Senior Director of Sustainability Service Center at Colliers China; Kenneth Feng, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited; Antonio Menano, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of MGM China Holdings Limited; Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM; Keith Lei, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Sustainability of MGM; and Greg Meares, Vice President of Facilities Management of MGM.
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- MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI have both awarded the highest-level Platinum certification under the WELL Building Standard v2.
- The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and MGM jointly hosted the "Beyond Green: Advancing to WELL Buildings — WELL Platinum Certification Ceremony and Thematic Session" today (June 9) at MGM COTAI.
- A panel discussion was held, where industry experts shared insights on the theme “Multidimensional Pathways to Sustainable Hospitality”.
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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.
About the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is leading a global movement to transform health and well-being with our people-first approach to buildings, organizations, and communities. The WELL Building Standard (WELL), a roadmap for creating and certifying spaces that advance human health and well-being. IWBI further champions the wellness movement by administering the WELL AP, conducting applied research on healthy buildings, creating educational resources, and advocating for people-first policies.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Serena Chin
Director of Corporate Communications
MGM
Tel: (853) 8806 3412
Email: serenachin@mgm.mo
Karen Lam
Assistant Director of Corporate Relations
MGM
Tel: (853) 8806 3421
Email: karenlam@mgm.mo
