Continuing its commitment to developing local talent to become future integrated resort professionals, a group of 48 students recently toured MGM properties in Las Vegas and met with the senior management team to gain an in-depth understanding of the operations of MGM Resorts International as well as the hospitality and gaming landscape in Las Vegas.
The participants consisted of 41 students in the third and fourth year of the Gaming Management Program and Convention and Hospitality Management Program, plus three accompanying faculty members. In addition, four representatives from the Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Service Office joined the tour to enhance their skills and knowledge associated with the responsible gaming services in order to contribute to the Macau scene.
In an effort to offer the group the opportunity to explore non-gaming elements and responsible gaming measures in the world’s leading hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts International, the Company arranged hotel site inspection tours at its properties including Bellagio, Aria, MGM Grand and T-Mobile Arena. An Executive Panel to meet and exchange ideas with MGM senior management team was also arranged, followed by the appreciation of the featured show “O” at Bellagio.
Lai Hoi Kei, a student from University of Macau, expressed her joy towards the study tour, “As a huge and successful brand, MGM puts a lot of effort into creating its own unique corporate culture which helps differentiate itself from its competitors. From front of house to back of house, everything there surprised me as those could only be seen beyond from the academic books or lecture notes. During the visit, I also recognized that the resorts in Las Vegas are now more committed than ever to their non-gaming offerings including food and beverage, entertainment, convention and more, which is something that Macau is keen to develop. I am grateful to have this opportunity to go on this study tour, gaining further insights on the hospitality management which will benefit to my future career as I can have a clear vision of the industry in advance.”
