四月
Apr
2017
Macao Travel News

Macao Holds Seminar on Holistic Tourism & Tourist Police for First Time

China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) and the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government jointly held the first 'Exchange Seminar on Holistic Tourism and Tourist Police Between Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao' on 19th March in Macao...

Joint Working Committee on Tourism to Support Macao’s Aspirations to Build a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure Holding Annual Work Meeting in Macao this Month

The 2017 Annual Work Meeting of the Joint Working Committee on Tourism to Support Macao's Aspirations to Build a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure (Joint Working Committee on Tourism) will be held in Macao on 6th April. Representatives from the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government...

Macao Travel Alert System Operational

​The Macao Special Administrative Region Travel Alert System took effect on 7th March, 2017 and is the responsibility of the Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) to manage.

GGCT monitors situations including but not limited to new types of terrorism...

MGTO Organizes Multi-Destination Promotion in Indonesia and Malaysia to Expand Overseas Markets

Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is organizing a multi-destination promotion in Indonesia and Malaysia in April in tandem with Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Hong Kong to expand Southeast Asian markets......

MGTO Promotional Activities in April

​With improving weather and the Easter holiday in April, Macao looks forward to welcoming tourists from around the world so that they can personally 'Experience Macao Your Own Style.' Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is joining a series of tourism, cultural and sport related activities in Portugal...

Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao Deepen Joint Tourism Promotion

​Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) jointly held the 77th Work Meeting of the Tourism Marketing Organization of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in Hong Kong in March...

Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Macao Deepen Tourism Co-operation

​The tourism authorities of Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Macao met in Macao on 2nd March for the 2016 Conclusion Meeting for Regional Tourism Co-operation between Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Macao and the 2017 Work Meeting. Having assumed the rotating chairmanship for 2016...

Tourist Police Officially Established

​A new force operating under the auspices of the Public Security Police Force (PSP) called the Tourist Police officially commenced operations on 5th March, 2017 with a total of 40 officers. Some 30 Tourist Police officers will operate on the Macao Peninsula, including in tourist hotspots Senado Square...

MGTO Optimizes Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme

The Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTSAS), launched by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will accept applications for the 2017 edition from the food and beverage industry and travel agency industry from...

Anim’Arte NAM VAN Commercial Spaces Open for Tender

​Currently six commercial spaces at Anim'Arte NAM VAN will be leased by open tender. These six commercial spaces are designated for four cultural and creative shops and two catering outlets. The lease period is 48 months and tenders can be submitted until 5:00pm...

Events & Festivals

28th Macao Arts Festival Launches in Late April

​Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, and supported by Macao Government Tourism Office, Teledifusão de Macau (TDM), Air Macau and MGM, the...

‘Macao Consul Invitation Small Dragon Boat’ takes to Water

​The 2017 Macao International Dragon Boat Races - hosted by the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government and the International Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China - take place on the 27th, 28th and 30th May at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre....

22nd Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival Around Town in April

​The 22nd Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival - hosted by the Macau Association of Mutual Help of Myanmar Overseas Chinese from 21st to 24th April - features tourism business promotion, a photography exhibition, blessed rice distribution, parade, blessings parade...

Kung Fu Panda Adventure - Ice World Ice Sculpture Exhibition Opens

The Venetian Macao is holding the Kung Fu Panda Adventure Ice World with the Dream Works All-Stars, one of Asia's mega annual indoor ice sculpture exhibitions, from 16th March to 9th July in Cotai Expo Hall F featuring thousands of blocks of multi-coloured ice skilfully carved into amazingly detailed sculptures...

Monkey King and Comedy Musical BIBAP take to the Stage

​After eight years in the making, the celebrated stage play 'Monkey King - China Show,' was launched in February 2017 in Sands Cotai Theatre as its resident performance until 31st December. In addition, BIBAP, a comedy musical from Korea, will be staged from 7th > to 23rd April at The Parisian Theatre...

Important Events

CE Attends National People’s Congress, Meets with Mainland Authorities

Macao SAR Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On attended the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in March in Beijing, in addition to holding a series of meetings with central government departments during his visit. Upon arriving in Macao, Chui Sai On outlined several routes integrating...

Macao SAR Government Establishes ‘Belt and Road’ Development Committee

​According to an Executive Order published in the Macao SAR Gazette on 6th March, a committee for developing the 'Belt and Road' initiative, of which Chief Executive is committee chairman. The executive order took effect on on 7th March...

MGTO Participate in FILMART to Promote Macao and Enhance Film Industry Exchanges

​Representatives of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) attended the 21st Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) in Hong Kong last month, leading a delegation representing several film and video production companies from...

Partner News

Ten Macao Hotels Rated Five-Star by Forbes Travel Guide

​Forbes Travel Guide 2017 announced its 59th Global Star Ratings on 22nd February. In 2017, some 1,463 hotels, restaurants and spas entered the list, with 175...

Pousada da São Tiago Suspends Business

​Due to noise created by the construction of a new transport hub in Barra, Pousada da São Tiago has requested suspension of business of its hotel and dining service from Macao Government Tourism Office from...

Radio Taxis Available from 1st April

​Macau Radio Taxi Services Limited has been authorized to operate 100 special taxis for eight years. The initial 50 special taxis will operate from 1st April while another 50 taxis will be in service within one year of the first operation...

MGM COTAI to Display Permanent Art Collection

​MGM has announced that a permanent art collection will be exhibited by MGM COTAI, featuring over 300 items including antique carpets dating from the Qing Dynasty, modern and contemporary Asian paintings, sculptures by renowned artists, freshly commissioned works by local and regional up-and-coming talent...

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