MGM Resorts International said today that the passage of Japan's Integrated Resort Enforcement Act opened up the possibility of significant growth in sustainable travel and tourism, especially in the international sector.
Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts, said, "The process was very deliberate and transparent. We appreciate the high level of social responsibility reflected in this process by enacting one of the most comprehensive kinds of legislation in the world. MGM is proud to provide academic research and economic analysis, as well as facilitating numerous research sessions with experts from around the world. Today's passage allows us to develop relationships with key stakeholders and create a coalition of Japanese business partners that will jointly define the vision for Japan's unique, world-class integrated resorts."
MGM Resorts has a full-time development team in Japan and has been in discussions in Japan's cultural and business communities for the past four years. The company has been preparing for this possibility by focusing on Japanese culture in order to enhance its understanding of its unique history and heritage, judging that it has a strong presence in Japan. MGM Resorts has also begun to increase its cultural commitment to Japan in the United States, sponsoring two world premiere kabuki events with the renowned shochiku entertainment company and showcasing established and emerging Japanese artists from its art collections across the country. 바다이야기