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Melco Resorts & Entertainment recognizes the importance of continuous learning. With support from Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR Region, Melco hosted an exclusive national education study trip for 20 of the company’s executives as part of its ‘Splendors of China’ learning program at China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP). Arranged in collaboration with CELAP, the 5-day excursion took place in Pudong, Shanghai, and was attended by management representatives from Melco’s various departments. Conducted through taught courses, seminars and site visits, the objective of the trip was to broaden knowledge of the Mainland’s current national conditions, its history and culture, tourism development, security measures as well as diplomatic approaches. Course content included dialogue sessions on the development of the Greater Bay Area, and site inspections of signature tourism models and cultural preservation areas such as Zhujiajiao Village in Shanghai’s Qingpu District.

Ms. Akiko Takahashi, Executive Vice President, Chief Officer of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility of Melco Resorts, Mr. Zheng Jinzhou, Vice President of CELAP, and Mr. Hu Zhiyong, Deputy Director General, Department of Participant Affairs, CELAP, attended the official class opening. At the closing ceremony, Mr. Wang Xindong, Secretary-General of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macao SAR was invited to give a speech and issue certificates to all 20 attendees who successfully completed the course.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “’Splendors of China’ is a Melco-developed learning program about Chinese cultural heritage, history and modernization designed to help colleagues understand and deliver Melco’s service promise to customers from Mainland China, who account for the majority of our clientele. We are grateful for the tremendous support from China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR Region and look forward to organizing future trips and learning opportunities for our colleagues.”

Melco participant and class leader, Mr. Lawrence Li, Executive Director, Human Resources of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, commented, “The excursion was packed with information and activities to keep colleagues up to date with the latest national developments as well as practical issues related to the tourism industry and the Greater Bay Area. As a result, my knowledge and awareness of China’s cultural history, as well as my industry knowledge has been enhanced. I will be sure to recommend future ‘Splendors of China’ trips and related events to colleagues to in order broaden their horizons and strengthen national knowledge and identity.”