八月
Aug
2016
Macao Travel News

Wushu Masters Challenge Inaugurated Mid-August

​The Wushu Masters Challenge – organised by the Sports Bureau of Macao and Wushu General Association of Macao, and co-organised by Macao Government Tourism Office, the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Fund of Cultural Industries – will be held from 11th to 14th August. Wushu activities ranging from traditional...

Brand Effect of New Macau Grand Prix Museum

​Macau Grand Prix is a world-renowned tourism attraction as well as a large, premier sporting event, which over the course of the decades has emerged as an instantly recognizable brand of the city. Recently, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, announced that the Tourism Activities Centre, which currently houses the Grand Prix Museum in its basement...

Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel Macao Closed for Six Months

​Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel – formerly known as New Century Hotel - located in Taipa, has committed serious administrative irregularities, leading to the decision by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to implement provisional measures to close the hotel for six months. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Alexis Tam...

MGTO Launches Tracking Study on Family Hostels

​Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is ready to launch a tracking study on family hostels. Starting from 28th July to 29th August, the Office has been conducting a questionnaire survey to solicit public opinion and learn more about residents' current stance towards the opening of family hostels in Macao...

4th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo Unveiled in September

​The 4th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) is hosted by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and organized by Macau Travel Agency Association, and will take place in Hall D, Cotai Expo, Venetian Macao from 2nd to 4th September. The exhibition area occupies 6,500 square metres with 350 booths...

Macao to host Global Tourism Economy Forum in October

​The 5th edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) will revolve around the theme 'The Growing Consumer Class, Rethinking and Reshaping the Future Tourism Landscape', with discussions zeroing in on how this rising independently minded, resourceful and tech-savvy group is more than ever the increasingly influential force of the tourism industry...

MGTO Promotional Activities in August

​In August, Macao offers a smorgasbord of exciting activities for visitors from every corner of the world. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will continue to help generate the fun and surprises with global visitors throughout the month.

Malaysia

The MGTO Malaysia representitive has arranged for 10 doubledecker...

New Coach Terminus at Border Gate Operational in August

​Tour bus drop-off and pick-up areas located on the east side of the Border Gate Square are expected to be completed this month, providing 60 parking areas for tour buses. To maximise the rate of turnover of vehicles and prevent the long-term occupation of the parking area, tour buses will be required to sign in before...

Upcoming Events & Festivals

Five Different Themes for 28th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest

​The 28th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest will be held above the sea area near Macau Tower on 3rd, 10th, 15th, 24th September and 1st October. This year, each firework night will feature a different, dedicated theme: 'Pyro Fantasia', 'Tribute to Bond', 'Mid-Autumn Harmony', 'Stars from afar' and 'Celebration in the Sky'...

Macao International Music Festival Celebrates Pearl Jubilee

​The 30th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be held from 1st to 30th October. In celebration of its Pearl Jubilee, top-level musicians and ensembles from Russia, the Unites States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Mongolia, Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao...

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation in Macao

​Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition – Tour in Macau is coming to Macao this Summer, from 1st July to 11th September in the Macau Convention Centre (Next to Golden Crown China Hotel, Opposite Macau International Airport). Some nine different parts will reproduce the lively sense of Chibi Maruko Chan, a famous Japanese animation...

STOMP to Perform at The Venetian

​STOMP will perform from 23rd September to 9th October at The Venetian Macao. Originally from the UK, STOMP is a show that combines percussion, dance, theatre and comedy with an exhilarating soundtrack inspired by the commotion of everyday objects such as lighters, bin lids, plastic bags and even kitchen sinks...

Important Events

Over 1,000 Opinions Collected on Public Consultation for Macao Tourism Master Plan

​The public consultation on the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan was conducted from 23rd May to 22nd July. During the period, two public consultation sessions, two exchange sessions for the local trade and organizations, as well as two special sessions for relevant advisory committees were held...

Guangdong-Macao Co-operation Joint Conference hosted by Macao

​The 2016 Guangdong-Macao Co-operation Joint Conference was held in Macao earlier this year. Macao SAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On and the Governor of Guangdong Province Zhu Xiaodan led their delegations to join the meeting. The two sides signed 12 cooperation documents to bolster cooperation in areas ranging from tourism...

Giant Panda ‘Xin Xin’ Gives Birth to Twins

​Kai Kai and Xin Xin, two giant pandas gifted to Macao by the central government, recently became proud parents on 26th June. Xin Xin gave birth to male twins, with the elder cub weighing 135 grams and the younger 53.8 grams at birth. The cubs were much lighter than average compared to other giant panda cubs. After veterinary inspection....

MGTO’s ‘Step Out, Macao’ Mobile App Wins PATA Gold Award for Marketing Media

​The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) 'Step Out, Macao' Mobile App with eight suggested walking tour routes for visitors and residents to explore the city has been awarded by the 2016 PATA Gold Awards in the category of Marketing Media – Mobile Travel Application, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced...

Partner News

Wynn Palace Opening 22nd August

​Wynn Palace resort is set to open on 22nd August, according to an announcement made by Wynn Macau, and will be the first resort to open this year. The official website of Wynn Palace is online now (www.wynnpalace.com/en), with online booking available from 23rd August. Wynn Macau expects that the opening...

The Parisian Macao Opening 13th September

​New luxury landmark hotel The Parisian Macao - opening its doors on 13th September, according to the schedule recently announced by Sands China - features an authentic half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower and more than one-third of the international landmark's mesmerizing landscaping, with the hotel itself providing 3,000 guestrooms and suites...

City of Dreams Opens New Luxury Retail Space

​Melco Crown Entertainment Limited and DFS, the world's leading luxury travel retailer, have created a luxurious, contemporary and inviting atmosphere within City of Dreams' expanded retail area, headlining T Galleria by DFS. The whole new retail area will be three times larger than the previous one...

Shun Tak Partners with Abu Dhabi’s HIP Company to Open Shopping Mall in Nova City

​Shun Tak Holdings Limited and HIP Company Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ('ADIA') to jointly invest in a shopping mall as part of Phase V of the Nova City project in Taipa...

MIA: North Extension of Passenger Terminal Building Topped Out

The construction of the north extension of the Macau International Airport (MIA) passenger terminal building has now been topped out aiming to increase capacity of the airport, while the number of travellers has continued to increase in the first half of the year, with four new airlines flying to the city.

Macao Moves Up ICCA Rankings

​According to the latest 2015 ICCA Statistics Report, 28 international meetings held in Macao were recognised by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), showing an increase of five events as compared to the total of 23 in 2014. As for ranking in Asia, Macao ranked 21st in 2015, one place up compared to 2014...

Note: All information is correct at the time of release.
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