MGM Welcomes Global Culinary Leaders for Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific 2026

Hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026 officially commenced today (October 31) with a welcome dinner hosted at Maison Liu Jin, MGM MACAU. As the hospitality partner of Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026, MGM welcomed distinguished culinary professionals and industry leaders from around the world with an immersive artistic experience inspired by the enduring legacy of the Silk Road. Bringing together culinary artistry, cultural heritage and meaningful exchange, the evening underscored Macau’s unique role as a bridge between East and West and a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, while reflecting MGM’s commitment to showcasing the richness of Chinese heritage on the global stage through tourism, gastronomy and various forms of art.

Widely recognized as the “Olympics of Gastronomy,” the Bocuse d’Or is one of the world’s most prestigious culinary competitions, providing a global platform for culinary excellence, innovation, craftsmanship and cross-cultural exchange. Hosting the Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific for the first time, Macau will welcome eight national teams from across the region, alongside Michelin-starred judges, international media and industry leaders. The event further reinforces Macau’s growing influence within the global gastronomic community, with the top five teams advancing to the Bocuse d’Or Grand Final in Lyon, France, in January 2027.

Iwan Dietschi, Senior Vice President of Hospitality of MGM, said in his welcome remarks at the dinner, “We are grateful to MGTO for this valuable opportunity. It is a great honor for MGM to support Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026 and welcome distinguished guests from around the world. Beyond celebrating culinary excellence, Bocuse d’Or creates valuable opportunities for people from different cultures and backgrounds to connect, exchange ideas and learn from one another. Macau has long served as a meeting point between East and West, making it a fitting host for an international gathering of this caliber. With deep roots in Macau, MGM is proud to contribute to the city’s development, while showcasing the richness and contemporary vitality of Chinese culture to international audiences. We believe meaningful cultural exchange begins with authentic experiences and personal connections, creating lasting memories that extend beyond the competition itself.”

A Silk Road-Inspired Journey Showcasing the Beauty of Chinese Culture

To celebrate this globally significant event, MGM curated a cultural journey that showcased diverse Chinese heritage through both art and gastronomy. Prior to the welcome dinner, the delegation visited POLY MGM MUSEUM to experience Luminous Brilliance: The Artistry of Zibo Liuli, exploring the legacy of Zibo’s millennia-old glassmaking tradition through the lens of Silk Road exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. The exhibition also reflects MGM’s ongoing efforts to foster cultural dialogue and promote Chinese culture on the international stage.

The journey continued at Maison Liu Jin with a distinctive dining experience, which was inspired by the “Silk Roads Beyond Borders” exhibition previously presented at POLY MGM MUSEUM. The dinner was crafted by MGM’s award-winning culinary team, including four distinguished chefs from three cultural capitals: Executive Chef of Chinese Cuisine Homan Tsui and Executive Pastry Chef Neo Ng, representing Macau; Executive Sous Chef Yang Dengquan, representing Chengdu, and Chef de Cuisine Ye Hui, representing Beijing, to showcase exceptional craftsmanship and culinary creativity.

They jointly created a Silk Road-inspired gastronomic journey with special flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions from across China, celebrating the diversity of regional Chinese cuisines. Complemented by a face-changing performance from Sichuan Opera, one of China’s nationally recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage traditions, the evening offered international guests a multi-sensory journey through the richness and vitality of Chinese culture. Together, the museum visit and dining experience highlighted the Silk Road’s enduring legacy of openness, exchange and cultural dialogue, while demonstrating how Chinese cultural traditions continue to evolve, inspire and resonate with audiences around the world.

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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 Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA, which holds a gaming concession to run casino games in Macau, and MGM Hospitality Asia Pacific Limited, which conducts its hospitality business through its wholly owned subsidiary MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific) Limited and its subsidiaries. MGM Grand Paradise 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. For more information about MGM China Holdings Limited, please visit the Company's website at.

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. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include 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. For more information, please visit www.mgm.mo.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. 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. For more information, please visit www.mgm.mo.

Guided by its mission, “We Exist to Entertain Your Journey,” MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific) Limited focuses on the development and operation of destination hotels and resorts. Leveraging MGM’s strong entertainment DNA and resources, the MGM Hospitality Group has built a distinctive portfolio of hotel brands, including Bellagio by MGM, MGM RESERVE, MGM, Mirage by MGM, Mhub by MGM and mx by MGM. The MGM Hospitality Group currently operates hotels in Sanya, Shanghai, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenzhen and Zhuhai. For more information, please visit www.mgmhospitality.com.

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, please visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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