Melco’s unparalleled hospitality and entertainment receive global recognition

Studio City

Deeply rooted in Macau, Melco Resorts & Entertainment is committed to promoting the development of the tourism, leisure, and cultural entertainment industries, continuously enhancing the city’s reputation as a world-class tourism and leisure center.

Altira Macau

Through presenting unparalleled hospitality and innovative entertainment, Melco aims to contribute to Macau’s prominent position in the global tourism landscape and promote economic diversification. In recognition of the company’s unwavering dedication to pushing boundaries and providing world-class offerings, Melco was recently bestowed prestigious accolades from the Macao SAR government and Forbes Travel Guide, highlighting its leadership position in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.

City of Dreams Manila

Bestowed the world’s most Forbes Five-Star Awards for any integrated resort operator

Melco achieved historic leadership position in the recently published 2026 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) by garnering 19 Five-Star Awards, topping the competition as the world’s integrated resort operator with the most FTG Five-Star Awards and reinforcing its position as the region’s premier luxury hospitality provider. The achievement is anchored by the attainment of 107 FTG Stars across the company’s Hotel, Restaurant and Spa categories for properties including City of Dreams, Studio City, Altira Macau, and City of Dreams Manila.

City of Dreams Macau

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO, Melco, said, “We are deeply honored to have Melco recognized as the world’s leading integrated resort company by Forbes Travel Guide in 2026. Attaining the most Five-Star awards globally among integrated resort operators is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence. These results highlight our dedication to operating world-class integrated resorts that offer superlative design and guest experiences.”

The 19 Five-Star awards presented to Melco properties and facilities in 2026 FTG include:

‘House of Dancing Water’ team honored by Macao Government for tourism contributions

The company also recently announced that the team of its flagship entertainment spectacle “House of Dancing Water” has been honored with the Medal of Merit – Tourism at the 2025 Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit Awards Ceremony of the Macao SAR, in recognition of its significant contribution to the promotion and development of the local tourism sector. Acknowledging individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and distinguished service to the region, this year’s ceremony took place last month at Macao Cultural Centre.

Since debuting in 2010, “House of Dancing Water” has established itself as Macau’s most iconic, once-in-a-lifetime aquatic spectacle and one of the world’s largest water-based shows. Since its return in May 2025, it has been reimagined with enhanced visual effects and state-of-the-art stage technology. Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 300 professionals from over 30 countries and staged in a purpose-built theatre, the production unites international artistic talent while helping to nurture local technical capabilities in the performing arts. To date, “House of Dancing Water” has attracted millions of international visitors, successfully showcasing Macau on the world stage, thus becoming a proud cultural tourism icon and a must-see spectacle that underscores the advancement of Macau’s diversified cultural tourism. Receiving the honors on behalf of the “House of Dancing Water” team, Mr. Lawrence Ho said, “The achievement belongs to the extraordinary cast and crew behind ‘House of Dancing Water’ whose unparalleled artistry, dedication and passion have brought this production to life and sustained its global acclaim.  Their collective brilliance remains the very soul of this work.

“Melco remains deeply invested in Macau’s future, striving to elevate its allure on the global stage and championing its growth as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.”