七月
July
2015

Global Tourism Economy Forum - Macau 2015 in October

​The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) - a high level tourism event hosted by the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - is scheduled to take place at The Venetian Macao...

Macau implements measures to guard against MERS

​Health Bureau and Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) issued recommendations and timely reminders to the territory's residents to guard against Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). The Health Bureau has also announced that it has raised its MERS response level to high...

New Edition of Travel Stimulation Program Launches in July

In order to continue to promote tourism development, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) launches a new edition of “Travel Stimulation Program” effective 1st July 2015...

‘Take Selfies to Win Prizes’ in ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities - Walking Tour Routes’ Programme

​Following the launch of the stamp collection fun activity for 'Step Out, Experience Macau's Communities' walking tour routes in June last year, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is presenting a follow-up initiative that promises to be even more fun - 'Take Selfies to Win Prizes' from...

MGTO Promotional Activities in July

Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) continues to initiate rich, diverse promotional programmes in the second half of the year. This month, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan will gradually unveil publicity initiatives to travellers worldwide to promote the tourist appeal of Macau...

3rd September a Public Holiday this year

​To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War, China's State Council has announced that 3rd September, 2015 will be an official national holiday. Beijing has also adjusted the original holiday of...

27th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest to Unveil in September

​The 27th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will be held on the spectacular shorefront of the Macau Tower on 5th, 12th, 19th, 27th September and 1st October. Ten contesting teams will brighten up the city skyline with spectacular fireworks on the designated nights

Series of Activities Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Inscription of ‘The Historic Centre of Macao’ on World Heritage List

​In order to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the inscription of The Historic Centre of Macao on the World Heritage List, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will promote, together with several entities, a series of activities, including historic and cultural facilities newly coming into operation...

Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair

​Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) - co-organized by Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province - will be held from 30th July to 2nd August at the Convention and Exhibition...

‘Joint Working Committee on Tourism to Support Macau’s Aspirations to Build a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure’ established

​The Government of the Macau SAR signed an agreement with China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) on 2nd June to set up a 'Joint Working Committee on Tourism to Support Macau's Aspirations to Build a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure'. The agreement - inked by Macau Government Tourist Office...

Macau inks MOU with Shaoguan to Boost Tourism Cooperation

​With regional co-operation in tourism long pursued by Macau and neighbouring Guangdong Province, an agreement inked by the MSAR and Shaoguan City tourism authorities represents a timely step in Macau Government Tourist Office's bid to diversify tourist partnerships and 'package options'...

2015 MGTO Annual Marketing Meeting

​Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) held its Annual Marketing Meeting (AMM) 2015 in Macau from 15th to 19th June, at which time MGTO's 56 global market representatives assembled in Macau to report on their achievements and discuss future marketing strategies...

New Panda Pair Meet the Public on Children’s Day

​​The Central Government recently bequeathed giant pandas 'Yalin' and 'Shu Rong' - renamed 'Kai Kai' and 'Xin Xin' - to Macau. Having been quarantined for a month, they did not display any abnormal reaction and were emotionally stable. It is believed that they have already adapted to the environment of Macau...

43 Hotel Projects Under Construction or Planning Stage in Q1

​Data from the Bureau of Land, Public Works and Transport refering to the first quarter of the year, shows that 43 hotel projects are in the pipeline, with 18 under construction and 25 in the planning state. All together, the projects are calculated to provide approximately 25,600 rooms to Macauin the future...

Visitor Expenditure, MICE Events Down in Q1

​The Statistical Information Department of Macau (DSEC) has announced that visitor expenditure and the number of MICE events have both dropped in the first three months of the year. Total spending (excluding gaming expenses) of visitors amounted to MOP13.36 billion in the first quarter...

V-Air Grounding Macau operations this month

​Taiwan low-cost airline, V-Air has announced that the airline would cancel the route after 10th July. After inaugurating the Taipei-Macau route on April 10, V-Air operated three flights a week, with the airline's representative saying he hoped to increase this to one flight a day in June...

Grand Opening of Pier 16 Macau 3D World

​Pier 16 Macau 3D World, co-organized by Hong Kong 3D Museum and Ponte 16 Resort Macau, has opened. The Art Museum has seven themed zones; namely, MJ in 3D, 3D Jurassic World, 3D Macau Journey, Touch of French, Romantic Story, Chinese Culture and 3D Interactive Experience Zone...

Global Huaren Cultural and Creative Centre Opens in Macau

​Global Huaren Cultural and Creative Centre - co-organized by Oneness International Group Co., Ltd and C.Y. Lee & Partners - has opened in Macau. Centre chairman Wilson Lam said that the main purpose of Global Huaren Cultural and Creative Centre was to promote the development of...

Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Launches Special Hotel Accommodation Offer for Macau residents

​Until 16th July, guests who are Macau Identity Card holders can book a summer getaway from a choice of four hotels: The Venetian Macao; Sands Macao; Conrad Macao, Cotai Central and Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central offer a special discounted rate of 35 per cent...