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China – MGM presents plans for resorts in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka
By Phil - 12 de setembro de 2017
MGM Resorts CEO James Murren gave some pointers on the operator’s objectives in Japan at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2017 Japan Conference.
He predicted that MGM Japan, an integrated casino resort which would demand an investment of $10bn, would open sometime in 2025.
Mr. Murren said MGM wanted to be part of a Japanese-led consortium but didn’t specify whether the local partner would be a majority owner or not.
“We commit to being a good partner to Japanese companies in a Japanese-led IR consortium,” said Mr. Murren.
The company presented some artistes impressions for resorts in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka, the three cities earmarked for potential development by rival operator Wynn Resorts last week.
Mr. Murren said MGM would create a ‘uniquely Japanese Integrated Resort.’
MGM said it would ‘design an integrated resort that honours Japan’s values and traditions.’ It will ‘collaborate with many Japanese companies and be a trusted dependable partner.’
It reinforced its commitment to the Japanese market last week as it announced the appointment of former Charge d’Affaires, United States Embassy Tokyo, Jason P. Hyland as the Representative Officer and President of MGM Resorts Japan. In addition, MGM will allocate development specialists from the US to Japan as it increases its total development staffing in the U.S. and Japan combined to more than a dozen, reinforcing MGM Resorts Japan’s organisational structure as it works to realise a Japanese resort.
Para acomodar sua equipe em expansão, a MGM Resorts Japan mudará seu escritório de Akasaka para Otemachi, Tóquio, e abrirá um novo escritório no distrito comercial central em 1º de setembro de 2017. Desde o estabelecimento de subsidiárias japonesas em Tóquio e Osaka em 2014, a MGM Resorts O Japão tem fornecido informações sobre resorts integrados (RI) ao governo, à indústria e a entidades privadas e continuará a construir relacionamentos e a coletar informações sobre o mercado interno. A empresa também planeja abrir um novo escritório em Osaka no futuro.
Mr. Murren said: “We are very pleased to welcome Jason to the team, and look forward to his contributions and insights. Jason’s substantial experience as senior diplomat, his deep understanding of the Japanese culture, as well as his proven leadership, negotiation skills, extensive network and strong command of the Japanese language will be a tremendous asset as we promote activities in Japan.”
Ed Bowers, representante e CEO da MGM Resorts Japan, também comentou: “A abertura de um novo escritório no coração do distrito comercial de Tóquio e a expansão de nossa equipe MGM Japan refletem nosso forte compromisso e determinação. O novo escritório se tornará nosso centro central à medida que nossa equipe avança na construção de um resort exclusivamente japonês.”
Jason trabalhou e estudou na Ásia por mais de 17 anos, incluindo 14 no Japão. Ele morou em Tóquio, Sapporo, Fukuoka e Osaka e viajou por todo o país.
