Hopes shared for young to join MICE industry

Gene Capuano, Vice President of Convention & Exhibition Operations at the Venetian Macao, said he expects young people in Macau to show an increased interest in joining the MICE industry, as the number of large-scale events organized in Macau grows.

This would guarantee the industry an ample supply of qualified professionals, complementing the well-developed hardware and other supporting infrastructure, he said, according to a statement from IPIM. He additionally noted that it would strengthen the competitiveness of Macau’s MICE industry.
“Mega-conventions drive the development of the local sector and propel the economy,” said Capuano. “These activities also encourage young people to cultivate an interest in the MICE industry, and to serve as talented professionals in order to replenish the industry.”
“By working for these kinds of large-
scale conventions on a part-time basis, young professionals are able to learn through practice,” he added. “It is a crucial part of the training of professionals in this industry.”