MGM is looking to expand its exposure across Thailand via a partnership with leading Thai retail developer EM District that includes hosting business delegations at its Macau resorts and launching Macau tourism information booths in several high-profile shopping centers across Thailand.
Details of the enhanced partnership were released this week as MGM hosted a delegation of Thai business leaders, capped by a Gala Dinner on Thursday at MGM COTAI hosted by MGM executives and Macau tourism officials.
MGM said the partnership supports the Macao SAR Government’s efforts to attract more international visitors and reinforce Southeast Asia as a key source market.
EM District is home to three premier retail destinations – Emporium, EmQuartier and Emsphere – while the delegation of over 50 members represents a diverse range of sectors including food and beverage, finance, real estate, luxury retail, technology and aviation education.
MGM said the delegation during their stay explored MGM’s MICE facilities and gained insights into the innovative cross-border exhibition model jointly developed by Macau and Hengqin. They also joined in guided art tours within MGM properties and visited iconic Macau landmarks such as Senado Square, A-Ma Temple, Kuan Tai Temple, Kun Iam Temple and Taipa Village.
“MGM has been proactively expanding our international reach in line with Macau’s development strategy,” stated Dr Iwan Dietschi, Senior Vice President of Hospitality of MGM.
“Thailand has become a remarkable market at MGM. In 2025, we saw a 26% year-on-year increase in Thai hotel guests compared to 2024. With the exciting itinerary that our team has curated throughout this trip, including visits to MGM’s cultural tourism attractions including the POLY MGM MUSEUM and Macau 2049 residency show, I sincerely hope that this experience will spark inspiration for future collaborations.”
Ittirit Ratanadaros Umpujh, Managing Director of Emporium, added, “At EM District, we take pride in being ‘Extraordinary’. MGM shares the same values, and we see tremendous potential in Macau, which is fast becoming a world-class hub for lifestyle and high-end entertainment.
“Being part of this evolution alongside a visionary partner like MGM gives us great confidence in the path ahead. We look forward to deepening the relationship between EM District, the Thai entrepreneur delegation, and MGM, and setting a new benchmark for global partnerships.”
