Mr. Francis Lui Named Most Influential Person in Asia Gaming Industry for the 9th Time
- 1. Mr. Francis Lui, Chairman of GEG, has been ranked as the most influential person in the 2025 Asian Gaming Power 50 list again, which is the ninth time he has received the honor.
- 2. The award, presented by Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes (left), Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, was received by Mr. Kevin Kelley (middle), Chief Operating Officer – Macau of GEG, on behalf of Mr. Francis Lui, Chairman of GEG.
November 8, 2025 – Mr. Francis Lui, Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”), has once again topped the “2025 Asian Gaming Power 50” for the seventh consecutive year, marking the ninth time he has received the honor as the most influential leader in Asia’s gaming industry. He also holds the record for the most first-place rankings since the list’s inception, firmly demonstrating his leadership and influence in the regional tourism and leisure sector. Over the years, Mr. Lui, with his extraordinary foresight and vision for the industry, has guided GEG in its continuous expansion of integrated resort development. Under his leadership, GEG has successfully introduced and developed a number of world-class projects featuring internationally renowned hotel brands, leisure and entertainment offerings, as well as large-scale performance and MICE facilities. These efforts have consistently strengthened Macau’s positioning as a “World Center of Tourism and Leisure”, injecting momentum into the industry’s sustainable growth. Additionally, Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of GEG, has also been named to the Asian Gaming Power 50 list this year.
Mr. Francis Lui said, “I am truly honored to once again be ranked at the top of the Asian Gaming Power 50 list. This recognition is a testament to the dedicated efforts and exceptional performance of our entire GEG team, whose commitment has earned GEG widespread praise and support from across the community. We remain deeply focused on delivering a world-class, one-stop integrated tourism and leisure experience. By combining state-of-the-art facilities, a rich and diverse portfolio of offerings, and our unique ‘World Class, Asian Heart’ service philosophy, we strive to elevate the depth of Macau’s tourism and leisure industry, deepen cross-sector integration under the ‘tourism +’ initiative, and enhance the city’s competitiveness and international appeal. GEG remains steadfast in our efforts to promote the high-quality growth of Macau’s tourism and leisure industry. We are especially thankful for the longstanding support from various markets and visitors, whose trust and confidence inspire us every day as we pursue excellence and contribute to the industry’s continued advancement.”
Over the years, under the leadership of Mr. Francis Lui, GEG has consistently earned international and regional accolades for its hardware facilities, services, and products, firmly maintaining its position as an industry leader. This year, at the 2025 IAG Academy IR Awards, GEG garnered five awards, once again becoming the most awarded integrated resort operator in Macau. Among them, Galaxy Macau™ integrated resort was named the “Best Integrated Resort” for the third consecutive year. In the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), GEG achieved another milestone by receiving nine FTG Five-Star awards and was once again recognized for the third consecutive year as the integrated resort with the most Forbes Five-Star hotels under one roof worldwide. Currently, Galaxy Macau brings together nine world-class hotel brands. The latest addition, Capella at Galaxy Macau, designed by the renowned Paris-based architecture firm Moinard Bétaille, features 95 exclusive suites, each equipped with a private infinity-edge pool, further enriching Macau’s premium tourism and leisure experience. Since the opening of the Galaxy International Convention Center and Galaxy Arena in 2023, GEG has hosted over 1,000 major entertainment performances, sports, MICE, cultural and arts events. Looking ahead, with Capella at Galaxy Macau now in its soft opening phase and the development of Phase 4, GEG remains committed to supporting Macau’s efforts to strive for excellence in the overall development of the integrated tourism and leisure industry. GEG will also continue to stay attuned to market trends and introduce innovative and diverse facilities and products to Macau and the industry.
