July 2016
MGTO Welcoming Comments on Tourism Master Plan Until 22nd July
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is currently conducting a public consultation on the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan from 23rd May to 22nd July to publicize the Consultation Paper and solicit public input through a variety of means and channels. During the consultation period, the Office will host special sessions to collect feedback from relevant advisory committees as well....
MGTO Enhances ‘Step Out, Experience Macao’s Communities’ Walking Tour Routes
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) continues to promote 'Step Out, Experience Macao's Communities' via games and activities following the launch of the promotion campaign of prize-redemption WeChat game 'Macao Hunt' between 26th April and 23rd May. This June, MGTO will work with Aliança de Povo de Instituição de Macau...
MGTO Promotional Activities in July
July is the high season for Summer tourism, with Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) holding a series of promotional activities in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia to attract visitors to Macao to celebrate the holiday break.
Hong Kong
To attract more Hong Kong visitors to visit Macao during ...
Cultural Heritage Council Lists Further Cultural Relics
The Cultural Heritage Council has held its second ordinal plenary session this year, chaired by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, and President of the Cultural Heritage Council, Alexis Tam. During the discussion, the Council examined '1st Group proposed property classification of Macao' and the reparation of buildings with heritage values proposed by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)...
Inscription of ‘Chapas Sínicas’ on Asia-Pacific Register of Memory of the World
The 7th General Meeting of the UNESCO Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) was recently in Hue, Vietnam. Jointly nominated by the Archives of Macao and the National Archive of Torre do Tombo in Portugal, the collection of ‘Chapas Sínicas’ (Official Records of Macao During the Qing Dynasty /1693-1886) was recommended by the MOWCAP Register Subcommittee formed by experts. The motion was approved by unanimous vote by the participating member countries at the meeting in Vietnam for listing on the MOWCAP register....
Wushu Masters Challenge inaugurated in August
The Wushu Masters Challenge – organised by the Sports Bureau of Macao of the SAR Government and Wushu General Association of Macao, and co-organised by Macao Government Tourism Office – will be held from 11th to 14th August.
The exciting four-day event comprises a great variety of wushu activities, ranging from traditional wushu performances, demonstrations and teaching...
4th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo Slated for September
Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office, supported by the China National Tourism Administration and co-ordinated by Macau Travel Agency Association, the 4th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) is to be held from 2nd to 4th September in the Cotai Expo of The Venetian Macao this year...
Preparations Underway for 28th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
Preparations are underway for the 28th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest to be held above the sea area adjoining Macau Tower for five nights - on the 3rd, 10th, 15th and 24th September and the Republic of China's National Day on 1st October, featuring stunning fireworks...
‘The Voice’ to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Communications Museum
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Communications Museum, which operates under the auspices of the Macao Post, 'The Voice' exhibition will run until 16th November. Themed around Sound, the exhibition is designed to enable audiences to discover the physics, acoustics and cognitive science behind the phenomenon of sound...
BLUE MAN GROUP in Macao
International entertainment phenomenon BLUE MAN GROUP stops off at The Venetian Theatre from 11th to 28th August as part of its new world tour. Tickets are on sale now.
A comedy, theatre, rock concert and dance party all rolled into one, the show combines science, comedy, music and vibrant visual effects, providing audiences with a fully...
Anim’Arte NAM VAN Now Open
Jointly developed by four entities under the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, a new landmark for leisure, culture and creativity known as 'Anim'Arte Nam Van' was officially opened to the public last month. 'Anim'Arte Nam Van' features cultural and creative shops, arts pavilion, book market...
MGTO Hosts Annual Marketing Meeting
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) held its three-day Annual Marketing Meeting 2016 starting on 27th June, with the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, conducting a work meeting on that afternoon addressing the overall planning of marketing strategies for the future and listening to the...
St. Augustine’s Church Closed for Comprehensive Inspection
St. Augustine's Church, included in UNESCO-listed The Historic Centre of Macao, will be temporarily closed for a thorough inspection and conservation works following a partial collapse of the building's wooden ceiling and destruction of several roof tiles due to recent stormy weather. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) immediately activated an emergency response plan...
Macao Ranked First in Index of Competitiveness in Overall Efficiency in China
China Academy of Social Science (CASS), and the Institute for Social and Cultural Research, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) have released a study titled '2016 China (Macao) Urban Competitiveness'. The study rates the economic competitiveness of Macao in 2015 at 0.447, with the city ranking...
Some 17 New Hotels being Built as at Q1-end
Macao SAR Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau has announced the latest data on hotels under construction in Macao. In the first quarter of 2016, a total of 17 hotels were under construction, bringing on line some 10,774 rooms. Meanwhile, 34 other hotels were in the construction project phase, and are expected to supply 8,884 rooms...
Visitor Expenditure Down 13.6 Per Cent in Q1
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicates that total spending (excluding gaming expenses) of visitors in the first quarter of 2016 dropped by 13.6 per cent. Analysed by consumption structure, visitors spent mainly on shopping, accommodation and food & beverage. In addition...
New ‘Cotai Connection’ Shuttle Bus Routes
In line with the government's directives to reduce shuttle bus traffic, and to provide more convenience for visitors and residents to travel around the integrated resorts of Cotai, gaming operators Galaxy Entertainment Group, Melco Crown Entertainment, and Venetian Macau Limited have launched a joint Cotai shuttle bus route that started from June...
TransAsia Airways Suspends Macao Route
Taiwan-based airline TransAsia Airways, which has operated its Taiwan region route over 20 years in Macao, has announced that it will halt its flights to the city from 30th October, affecting its Macao to Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung services. According to the statement from TransAsia Airways, the decision to suspend the Macao-Taiwan...
TurboJET and MGTO Launch ‘Macau Portpourri’ Campaign
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is supporting TurboJET for the second time to launch the 'Macau Portpourri'campaign which includes numerous promotions such as packages combining ferry tickets with dining or spa treatments, as well as 'Buy Two, Get One Free' ferry ticket discounts, among others...
Cotai Water Jet Offers ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ Promotion
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is supporting TurboJET for the third time to launch the 'Macau Portpourri' campaign, which includes numerous promotions such as 'Buy Two, Get One Free' ferry ticket discounts. This year's promotion is themed 'Four Styles of the World of Macao', showcasing four styles of 'Fashion, Michelin, Spa and Art' in Macao...
Studio City Major Filming Location for ‘Cook Up A Storm’ Movie
'Cook Up A Storm', the movie version of the popular TV food travelogue reality programme 'Chef Nic' starring Nicholas Tse, has successfully completed shooting in Studio City, the Hollywood-inspired, cinematically-themed resort. 'Cook Up A Storm' will be the first ever Chinese culinary-themed 4D movie, and features Studio City's iconic Golden Reel, the world's first and Asia's highest figure-of-8 Ferris wheel...
