Studio City International Holdings Limited (NYSE: MSC) is a Cayman Islands–incorporated company that develops, owns and operates the Studio City integrated resort on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The business is principally engaged in gaming and non-gaming operations, including hotel accommodations, retail concessions, food and beverage outlets, live entertainment and themed attractions. Studio City is designed to cater to both mass-market and premium gaming customers while also appealing to family and leisure travelers through its entertainment and retail offerings.
The centerpiece of the company’s portfolio is the Studio City resort, which opened in October 2015 and features two landmark hotel towers, more than 1,600 guest rooms and suites, over 160,000 square feet of retail space, a range of dining concepts and convention facilities. On the entertainment front, the resort offers a figure-8 Ferris wheel, a virtual reality gaming arena, a sinfonietta performance venue, and a Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium. These non-gaming attractions are designed to diversify revenue streams and enhance the visitor experience beyond traditional casino offerings.
Studio City International is an indirect subsidiary of Melco International Development Limited, with operational oversight provided by the Melco Resorts & Entertainment group. The company’s management team draws on extensive casino-resort experience in Asia, led by industry veterans who oversee day-to-day operations, strategic development and customer relations. Studio City’s integrated resort concept reflects a broader trend in Macau toward diversification into entertainment and hospitality, positioning the property to capture a wide range of regional tourists.
