Melco CEO Lawrence Ho's Japan Aspirations

The transcript discusses Melco's competitive strategy in the integrated resort industry, emphasizing their focus on building premium resorts and respecting Japanese culture. It highlights Melco's successful partnerships and their vision for creating a sustainable, technologically advanced city in Japan. The importance of stakeholder engagement and localization is also stressed.

What is Malco's strategy to stand out in the integrated resort industry?

• Ignoring historical aspects

• Building larger resorts

• Focusing on premium customers and future trends

• Offering the cheapest rates

Why does Malco emphasize partnerships in Japan?

• To focus solely on local businesses

• To reduce costs

• To ensure stakeholder engagement and project success

• To avoid competition

How does Malco view partnerships in the gaming world?

• As unnecessary

• As a traditional approach

• As a way to dominate the market

• As a key to success despite historical challenges

What is a key aspect of Malco's strategy in Japan?

• Centralized management

• Localization and cultural integration

• Focusing on international markets

• Reducing the number of partnerships

What is Malco's vision for the city of the future in Japan?

• A city with the largest casinos

• A city focused solely on entertainment

• A city with minimal technological integration

• A sustainable and technologically advanced city integrating culture

How does Malco plan to incorporate Japanese culture into their projects?

• By focusing only on modern trends

• By turning cultural history into entertainment and education

• By replicating Western models

• By ignoring historical aspects

What is a unique trait of Malco's construction approach?

• Overbuilding to ensure quality and innovation

• Using outdated technology

• Building the smallest resorts

• Focusing on temporary structures