New MGM-branded Hotel to Open in Shanghai
In a joint venture with Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, MGM Resorts International has announced that it is going to open an MGM hotel in Shanghai called MGM Shanghai West Bund, which will sport 219 guest rooms and suites. The new project will help MGM grow its presence in mainland China.
The New MGM-branded Hotel
The MGM-Diaoyutai venture, Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, announced that it has signed a deal with Shanghai West Bund Development for a new MGM-branded hotel project, which will have 161 guest rooms and 58 suites. This will be the first MGM hotel in Shanghai. In the spirit of the MGM brand, the new project will not only be a hotel, but an entertainment venue offering concerts, art exhibitions, and other services. Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and president of MGM Resorts, has commented on the recently signed project:
We’re honored that the MGM brand and our China joint venture
, Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, were selected by West Bund Group to operate this premium property in such an iconic zone. We will leverage our extensive experience and capabilities in entertainment management, art, exhibitions and sports to help MGM Shanghai West Bund deliver the energetic and exciting atmosphere that MGM is known for around the world.
Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and president of MGM Resorts
The MGM site will strive to not only be Shanghai’s entertainment focal point but also to make the city Asia’s cultural center.