Melco Resorts & Entertainment recently hosted around 30 students from the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies for a two-day Staycation at Studio City, aimed at providing them with enhanced operational knowledge of the integrated resorts industry.
According to Melco, the staycation itinerary included exclusive insider tours of both Studio City’s client-facing and employee-only Heart-of-House areas, a facilities and service experience session, and a branding and marketing-focused seminar. Students also had the opportunity to dine at Studio City’s Michelin-recommended Bi Ying restaurant to enjoy the culinary experiences on offer and gain practical F&B knowledge.
The staycation group was led by IFTM’s Professor John Ap, Director of Global Centre for Tourism Education and Training and Visiting Professor of School of Tourism Management, and Lecturer Dr Tammy Ku.
“This staycation experience exemplifies an opportunity for students to experience real life learning outside the classroom as well as providing them with valuable insights on how resort attractions are managed and their services are delivered,” said President of Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, Dr Fanny Vong. “This collaboration with Melco, a valued industry partner, is very much appreciated.”
Melco’s Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Akiko Takahashi, added, “Melco is committed to providing opportunities for local youth through education. We are glad to host this experience-driven staycation for IFTM students to help them develop in-depth, operational knowledge of the industry. Aside from being memorable stays, we hope the experiences were as fruitful as they were inspirational for our guests from IFTM.”
