April 2015
Chui Sai On Delivers Policy Address: World Centre of Tourism and Leisure Committee to be Established
In order to achieve the goal of transforming Macau into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure the government will soon form a committee, the Macau SAR's Chief Executive Chui Sai On said in his Policy Address on 23rd March.
The committee, to be headed by the Chief Executive himself...
Government to Optimise Individual Visit Scheme Policy
Macau's Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, has announced that rather than contemplating a cap on Mainland tourists the Macau Government is discussing measures with the central government to “control and optimise” Macau's increasingly large tourist influx. The tactics adopted will revolve around channelling tourist flow...
Chui Sai On Pays Visit to CNTA
On 6th March, the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) Chairman, Li Jinzao, met with Macau Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Chui Sai On in Beijing, where they exchanged views about the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS) plus the adjustment and optimization of related tourism policies during 'Golden Weeks'...
Tourism Master Plan to be Completed by 2017
During the Tourism Development Committee's first Plenary Session of this year, which Secretary Alexis Tam presided over on 26th February, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) briefed Committee members about the Macau Tourism Industry Development Master Plan, while announcing that the international public...
MGTO Rolls Out Several Promotional Plans in April
Hong Kong
'Get More‧Macau' Joint Promotion
MGTO (HK) has joined hands with China Travel Service (HK) Ltd. (CTS) to launch a Macau package in April to promote the 'Step Out, Experience Macau's Communities...
Major International Events Organizer to Co-organize Major Media Expo Next Year in Macau
During a meeting at Government Headquarters on 9th February with Mr. Werner Dornscheidt, President of the German company Messe Düsseldorf, MSAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On said that co-organising a major exhibition with such a renowned player in the industry would not only boost the development of Macau's MICE industry but further diversify Macau's economic structure...
First Macau 3D Museum Slated to Open in Mid-2015
Co-organized by Hong Kong 3D Museum and Ponte 16 Resort, Macau, the first 3D museum in Macau, located in the resort, will open to the public in mid-2015...
Musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to Debut in Macau in June
The English version of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' musical will be performed at The Venetian Theatre from 19th June to 26th July 2015. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Disney's stage spectacle by visiting Macau for the very first time as part of its forthcoming international tour, the production also visits Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan...
New Pair of Pandas Coming to Macau
It is expected that the new pair of giant pandas will arrive in Macau before July. In the meantime, Macau panda Kai Kai has a great opportunity to be selected to participate in a captive breeding programme on the Mainland...
Series of Events for Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival
Thingyan - Myanmar's New Year Water Festival, and held this year from 24th to 26th April - celebrates that country's New Year and sees off the old by sprinkling water and offering prayers. With many Burmese living in Macau today, establishing their own traditional festivals and food culture here, the Festival has become a firm tradition...
Macau Organized 1,055 MICE Events Last Year
Last year, the industry of meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) saw increases on all fronts, including number of events, participants and revenue.
According to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC)...
New Round of ‘Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme’ Applications Concluded
Ninety one merchants wishing to participate in the Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme submitted their application forms during the designated period from 2nd to 31st March, 2015. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is organizing the accreditation scheme for the second consecutive year and once again it is targeting the catering industry...
Government to Revise Law for Universal Smoking Ban in Casinos
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, recently announced that revisions are to be made to the Tobacco Prevention and Control Law leading to the implementation of a universal smoking ban in the city's casinos. Legislation is expected to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly for consideration in the first half of 2015...
53 Hotels Under Construction or in Project Proposal Evaluation in 2014
While a few landmark properties are expected to open this year, according to official figures released recently thousands of new hotel rooms are in the pipeline.
By the end of 2014 there were 25 hotels under construction, with 28 other hotel project proposals being evaluated in the city, Macau's Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT)...
Macau has Most 5-Star Properties in World with Forbes Star Ratings
Macau has featured prominently in the 2015 Forbes Travel Guide. The city has more 5-star properties than any destination in the world, with 23 hotels, restaurants and spas picking up the top Forbes Star Rating accolade. The ratings are prestigious for the properties awarded and reinforce Macau's growing reputation as a quality tourism destination...
Mainland Visitors Average Spending Down by Almost 30pct in Q4
Retailers believe that although there is increased shopper footfall, overall sales have declined, which they put down to the adjustment of the Mainland economy, with Chinese visitors more cautious in their spending.
The total spending of visitors in Macau, in fact...
Air Macau Cuts Fuel Surcharges on Several Routes
Japanese budget carrier Peach Aviation has expressed interest in Macau as a new flight destination, as the city seeks to link itself to more mid-haul destinations this year, the local airport operator Macau International Airport Co. Ltd. (CAM) said in a statement following the attendance of its delegation to the Aviation Festival Asia 2015 on 12th and 13th February...
Sands China and Chimelong Resort Launch Three Days, Two Nights Joint Package
Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd. recently announced what it describes as an 'exclusive partnership' with a major non-gaming resort on neighbouring Hengqin Island in Mainland China, to offer two-centre holiday packages...
Leshan, Sichuan Hosts PATA Annual Summit 2015
Making available the facilities of the Hong Zhu Shan Hotel, the Leshan Municipal People's Government will host the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Summit 2015 from 23rd to 26th April, 2015, which will include a one-day conference, the PATA Youth Symposium, PATA Executive Board and Committee meetings, and Annual General Meeting 2015...
