Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in Cross-Industry Ventures to
Co-create a Trendy & Lifestyle Community
MGM is committed to revitalizing Barra District through a holistic concept of diversity and innovation across revitalization strategies, content creation, and community collaboration. By working closely with various sectors across Macau, MGM is transforming this historically significant shipbuilding area into today’s vibrant "community lifestyle hub" that combines trendy commercial components with the warmth of neighborhood life.
To further realize this revitalization vision, MGM launched the Barra District “Summer Hype” Series Event this July. It features four major happenings that include leisure attractions, visual design, cross-industry retail collaborations, and trendy illustration exhibitions. These initiatives have transformed Barra District into an inclusive, multifunctional space catering to a wide range of consumer needs, creating a strong connection with Macau’s everyday life. Today (Aug 16) marks the launch of its fourth pillar event: Matsui “The Dog" 1st Overseas Solo Exhibition in Macau that brings together local SMEs from various industries to jointly enrich the district’s lifestyle and retail offerings.
Creating New Opportunities in Light Commerce
Throughout the revitalization process, MGM has proactively introduced cross-industry content, providing local SMEs with new avenues in light and flexible business model. The Matsui “The Dog" 1st Overseas Solo Exhibition in Macau serves as a pioneering example of such collaboration within the district – in which a local trendy fashion retail brand THE BIG APPLE brings in the first overseas solo exhibition of Japan’s popular illustrator Mr. Matsui at Navy Yard No. 1. Alongside the exhibition, a pop-up store has been set up, offering limited-edition products, designed in collaboration with Japanese fashion brand BEAMS and international accessory brand CASETiFY. These items include pet-themed merchandise such as T-shirts, tote bags, towels, and electronic accessories. Matsui’s illustrations are also available for purchase on-site. The event is intended to create a brand-new space for pet-friendly lifestyle and retail environment.
Additionally, MGM has expanded the themed offerings, such as collaborating with a local specialty café brand COTIZ to establish a pet-friendly coffee shop at Navy Yard No. 2; introducing local pet product SMEs Dog Inn; also helping Petly Duffy, another local SME specializing in artisanal pet food and care products to set up its first offline store; organizing weekly DIY workshops taught by local artists. The whole objective is to join forces with local partners to further enhance a diverse lifestyle and business ecosystem.
Kenneth Feng, President and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, said, "Barra District is a newly revitalized place in Macau. MGM’s role goes beyond leveraging our cultural tourism strengths; we are also building community bridges with local partners to co-create a vibrant lifestyle hub. We are delighted to see the district becoming a distinctive landmark. Its open and inclusive atmosphere continues to draw the public and SMEs to come and explore its new lifestyle and business models. Together, we are driving Barra District’s future development."
Billy Kuok, co-founder of Macau's fashion retail brand THE BIG APPLE, said, "We are grateful for MGM's support in realizing our first 'art x retail' crossover project in Barra District. This area holds a tremendous development potential. As our brand marks its tenth anniversary, it is an honor for us to collaborate with MGM on this occasion, transcending traditional SME model, putting together this integrated model that merges both commercial and artistic values.”
Personalized Lifestyle Elements Connecting Everyday Life
A differentiation approach is integral when it comes to city revitalization. As such, MGM aims to constantly inject personalized and lifestyle components to foster a unique and vibrant atmosphere. This latest event introduces a pet-friendly lifestyle concept, utilizing both indoor and outdoor spaces to create a large pet-friendly venue, including an outdoor "Dog Park". MGM has also introduced a weekend “Pet Shuttle” to offer transportation service for dog owners and their pets. In addition, a certain portion of the event's proceeds will go to local pet charities.
The opening ceremony of the Matsui “The Dog" 1st Overseas Solo Exhibition in Macau was held today. It was officiated by Cheang Kai Meng, representative of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau; Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Bai Bing, Chief of the Division of Culture and Sports of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Kenneth Feng, President and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited; Catarina Lio, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing of MGM; and Billy Kuok, co-founder of Macau's fashion retail brand THE BIG APPLE. The event has received widespread support from the local community and pet organizations.
Through the "Summer Hype" Series, MGM continues to enrich the lifestyle and retail experiences, establishing a new landmark in light commerce within Macau.
For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.mgm.mo/en/cotai/entertainment/Matsui-The-Dog.
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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 the Greater China region. 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, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau.
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. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, 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.
MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. 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.
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