December 2017
Promote ‘Cultural Macao’ to Enhance City’s Image
Last month, the Chief Executive (CE) of the Macao SAR, Chui Sai On, announced various initiatives in the Policy Address for Fiscal Year 2018 under the umbrella 'Be pragmatic yet enterprising, and share the fruits of development'. The Policy Address was divided into four parts; namely, 'Continue Perfecting the Five Long-term Mechanisms for People's Wellbeing...
2nd IFFAM Grand Opening in December
The 2nd International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (IFFAM) will be staged from 8th to 14th December, presenting an eye-catching programme under the theme 'A New Avenue to the World of Films'. The event gathers local guests, internationally acclaimed directors, celebrities, film industry professionals and various individuals from....
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018 and 2019 to be Revealed in Macao
The organizer of the world famous gourmet award 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' and Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced in November that Macao will be the destination for the awards presentation ceremony and other related activities in 2018 and 2019. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2018 awards presentation ceremony...
More Funding and Support for Community Tourism, Old Shops
The Macao SAR Government Cultural Industries Fund (FIC) and Economic Services (DSE) have announced new policies in support of the Community Tourism and Community Economy. FIC will extend financial support for community creative and cultural projects in order to encourage companies to optimise their opportunities with cultural and creative programmes, increase the competitiveness...
MGTO Undertakes Diverse Promotional Activities in December
It all happens in Macao in December! With 2nd International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao, Macao International Marathon, Macao International Parade, Macao Light Festival, Handover celebrations, Christmas and New Year's Eve providing a kaleidoscope of colour, fun and surprises for residents and visitors alike. Macao Government Tourism Office...
Four New Indicators and Functions Added to MTD plus
The Macao Tourism Data plus (MTD plus) - an online platform of statistical figures run by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) - has not only optimised its current features but added new statistical indicators for its data; four new indicators and features are now available on the platform, which includes the following...
‘Macao Light Festival 2017 – AMOR MACAU’ to Illuminate City
Co-organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and over a hundred local transmedia creators, 'Macao Light Festival 2017 - AMOR MACAU' will light up the city from 7:00pm to 10:00pm on...
2017 Macao International Parade Celebrates Handover
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of the Macao SAR Government, the 2017 Macao International Parade celebrating the 18th Anniversary of Macao's handover to China takes to the streets on 17th December. This year, the Parade - themed...
7th Macau Shopping Festival Signals Festive Shopping Fever
For the 7th Macau Shopping Festival held from 3rd to 31st December, 'Diversified Leisure Tourism' remains the overall concept this year with other elements enhancing the cutting edge shopping and travelling experience for public and...
2017 Macao Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon
Co-organised by Macao SAR Government Sports Bureau and the General Association of Athletics of Macau, the 2017 Macao Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon sets off on 3rd December. This year, the total participant quota was increased to 12,000 in order to enhance Macao's sports development. Celebrating its...
Chapas Sínicas Listed in Memory of World Register
On 30th October, UNESCO announced that the collection of Chapas Sínicas (Official Records of Macao during the Qing Dynasty (1693-1886)), jointly nominated by the Archives of Macao under the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government ...
Record Participation in 43rd APAVT Congress
Co-organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT), the 43rd National Congress of the Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies ran from 23rd to 27th November in Macao...
More Spectators Flock to Suncity Group 64th Macau Grand Prix
During the Suncity Group 64th Macau Grand Prix, running from 16th to 19th November, over 410,000 visitors travelled to Macao, a 4.8 per cent increase compared to last year. Macao SAR Government Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture and Chairman of Macau Grand Prix Committee...
Temporary Weekend Traffic Ban Instigated in St. Paul’s Ruins District
In order to consolidate traffic safety in Largo da Companhia de Jesus and balance the traffic needs of local citizens, the Macao SAR Government Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced a temporary ban on traffic every Saturday and...
Macao Ranks 5th on Euromonitor Top City Destinations Ranking
Euromonitor International, a world leading independent provider of strategic market research, recently released its annual Top City Destinations Ranking, with Hong Kong placing first for the ninth consecutive year. Bangkok ranked second followed by London....
2018 Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau Announces Exceptional Dining Experiences
The internationally respected Michelin Guide published the tenth edition of Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2018 on 30th November. Some 227 Hong Kong restaurants and 65 Macao restaurants are listed in the Guide, with the number of starred restaurants increasing threefold over the past decade....
teamLab and MGM Present teamLab2017 – Learn & play!
MGM MACAU, together with teamLab, a leading digital art team, is holding Learn & Play! teamLab Future Park at MGM MACAU's Art Space from 1st December, 2017 to 28th February, 2018, rolling out the first ever digital art programme in Macao. Visitors can create their art pieces with interaction in four interactive settings to make every fantasy come true...
Thomas & The Little Big Club ALL STARS Arrives at Sands Cotai Central
Brand new family friendly entertainment - Thomas & The Little Big Club ALL STARS - will take up residence in Sands Cotai Central from now until 31st March 2018...
Macao-Changzhou Flights Take Off Mid-December
Air Macau will launch a new route between Macao and Changzhou starting 18th December, with three flights per week in the early phase of operation, thus acting as a bridge between Macao and Changzhou. The announcement was made by the President of the Executive Committee...
