Sept 2015
Macau Celebrates World Tourism Day with Splendid Events
In keeping with global celebrations for World Tourism Day, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is organizing a series of events on 27th September.
Major tourist-related activities include Greeting Lucky Tourists, whereby random visitors are given souvenirs upon entry to Macau, and MACAU X LEGO® Exhibition held in the Ritz Building in Senado Square and Macau Science Centre, in which Macau World Heritage sites, major event-related...
27th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest Opens
The spectacular 27th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest - organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) and launched from the shorefront of Macau Tower - is sure to attract many thousands of spectators on 5th, 12th, 19th, 27th September and 1st October. Ten teams will compete in what has become one of Asia's major must-see events hailing from Malaysia; Portugal; Finland; Taiwan, China; Korea; Italy; France; Austria; Australia and Mainland China...
MGTO Promotional Activities in September
In September, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will continue to initiate and participate in an array of promotional programmes in Thailand; Taiwan, China; Malaysia; UK; Hong Kong; Japan; USA and France, among other source markets...
Bangalore Hosts PATA Gold Awards Luncheon
PATA Travel Mart is to be held in the major city of Bangalore in India from 6th to 8th September, at which the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will establish a booth to promote Macau tourism. One of the highlights of the event will once again be the MGTO sponsored-PATA Gold Awards Luncheon and Awards Presentation.
Pacific Asia Travel Association presented a total of 29 awards and gold medal this year in recognition of the outstanding performances of the...
Traffic Measures Implemented for Ruins of St. Paul’s Tourism Area and Border Gate Arrival Hall
In order to initiate traffic calming measures around the Ruins of St. Paul's tourism area and Border Gate Arrival Hall the Public Security Police Force (PSPF) has officially implemented a ringfencing policy by assigning officers to Rua de D. Belchior Carneiro and Estrada do Cemitério at peak hours to direct temporary diversions. The Border Gate Arrival Hall officially implemented partition management on...
Macau Relaxes Travel Alert for Korea
The Health Bueau (SSM) lowered the severity of its response to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) from high-level alert to that of 'Close monitoring' on 1st August, whilst the Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) has withdrawn its recommendation for local citizens to avoid travelling to Korea.
GGCT reminds Macau residents that they still need to pay attention to personal hygiene when travelling to South Korea and continue to pay...
Government to Bolster Co-operation with Cape Verde
MSAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On met with the Minister of Tourism, Investment and Enterprise Development of the Republic of Cape Verde, Ms. Leonesa Fortes, on 22nd July to exchange views on strengthening bilateral co-operation.
Chui Sai On expressed that Cape Verde is an important part of the Portuguese-speaking countries network thus it enjoys close co-operation...
Global Tourism Economy Forum slated for October
The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF), to be held from 12th to 14th October, will this year be themed 'One Belt, One Road - Unleashing New Dynamics of Cultural Tourism'. Government and business leaders plus experts from different countries and regions will help boost Macau's reputation on the international stage with a view to helping build the territory into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure...
‘Soundmazing’ in October with 29th Macau International Music Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the 29th Macau International Music Festival (MIMF), which takes place in a stunning variety of World Heritage venues and concert auditoriums throughout the city from 4th October to 1st November, gathering feted musicians, singers and ensembles from Russia; Sweden; the United States of America; Portugal; the United Kingdom; Italy; Israel; Switzerland; Iceland; Mainland China; Hong Kong; Taiwan, China and Macau. A total of 23 extraordinary performances are on the very full programme as well as more than 60 outreach...
Macau Open Attracting Top-Flight Golfers
The 17th edition of The Venetian Macao Open, co-organized by Macau Sport Development Board and Macau Golf & Country Club, with The Venetian Macao as its title sposor has become one of the highlights of the Professional Golf Asia Tour. To further enhance its attractiveness, this tournament will start in advance on 15th to 18th October in Macau Golf & Country Club in Coloane...
Macau Grand Prix Committee Preparations Revving Up
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Alexis, Tam Chon Weng presided over the 3rd meeting of the Macau Grand Prix Committee on 23rd July, with the co-ordinators of various subcommittees reporting on their progress for the 19th to 22nd November spectacle.
Responsible for the territory's biggest global event, the Macau Grand Prix Committee has organized intensive staff training through...
Macau Gaming Show slated for November
The 3rd Macau Gaming Show (MGS) will be held in The Venetian Macao Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17th to 19th November. The exhibition area, occupying more than 10,000 square metres, will house entertainment equipment and accessories, a junkets lounge, casino facilities and equipment, services promotion and souvenirs, dining and entertainment across six areas...
Alliance of Macau Tourism Industry Established
The Association of Macau Tourist Agents, Macau Travel Agency Association and the Travel Industry Council of Macau have formed an alliance, with a signing ceremony held on 21st July. The Alliance will tie in with the 'One Belt, One Road' initiative to lead the industry to seek international development opportunities and develop diversified tourism products and markets. The Association is designed to strengthen the communication of the tourism industry and embraces tourism, catering, and the hotel industry among other priorities. It hopes to achieve the...
‘Domingo and Macao Orchestra’ Concert Receives Standing Ovation
Spaniard Plácido Domingo, the world's most acclaimed operatic virtuoso, took to the Macau stage for the first time with his hand-picked artists accompanied by the distinguished Macau Orchestra, organized under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macau Government Tourist Office, with the support of MGM MACAU...
Woodcraft World of Master Lu Ban Exhibition Room Opened
In order to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Historic Centre of Macao as a World Heritage site, promote master carpenter Lu Ban's reflective and innovative spirit, display local traditional carpentry techniques, and revitalise and make use of important buildings of cultural value, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has joined hands with Macau Carpentry Trade Union to design the Woodcraft Works of Master Lu Ban Exhibition Room, located at No. 39-41, Rua de Camilo Pessanha, at the headquarters of the above mentioned Association...
Macau International Airport Passenger Volume Surpasses 510,000 in July
Airport operator CAM has announced that Macau International Airport (MIA) has posted an increase in both passenger traffic volume and aircraft movements for the month of July. Regarding the traffic volume in that month, passenger volume exceeded 510,000, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.6 per cent, while over 4,800 aircraft movements were recorded, a 10.7 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Currently, East Asian airline passengers occupy more than 40 per cent of the whole market, followed by the Mainland and...
Macau Visitor Arrivals and Occupancy Rate Drop in First Half
According to data from the Statistical Information System of Macau (DSEC) in the first 6 months of the year, the total number of hotel guests reached 4.9 million, an increase of 1.4 per cent. Visitors in groups increased 1.3 per cent to 4,031,000. Hotel guests reached 4,908,000, decreasing 7.6 per cent. The average occupancy rate stood at 78.1 per cent, a decrease of 7.8 per cent. For the first six months of the year, visitor arrivals dropped by 3.5 per cent...
Studio City slated to Open on 27th October 2015
Studio City International Holdings Limited has announced that the US$3.2 billion cinematic-inspired entertainment resort Studio City is scheduled to open on 27th October this year. The Hollywood movie-themed resort has built the world's tallest Figure-8 Ferris Wheel and will feature a world's first Batman-themed 4D experience Roller Coaster. The complex will provide 1,600 guestrooms, an auditorium which can accommodate more than 5,000 people, shopping, dining and other diverse entertainment elements...
‘The Audition’ entered for Venice Film Festival
The star-spangled opening of Studio City will feature the world premiere of film short 'The Audition', starring Hollywood legends Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt and directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese. 'The Audition' has garnered global attention since the reveal of the teaser trailer in January. The high-profile short was recently announced as one of the 'out of competition' films at the Venice Film Festival in September...
Sands Resorts Hotels ‘Meet for Free in Macau’ Tailor-made for MICE
In order to attract business travellers to Macau, meeting organizers can enjoy a series of privilege including 'Buy-One-Get-One-Free' deals on hotel rooms and meeting packages as well as complimentary round-trip Cotai Water Jet tickets and up to HK$500 beverage credits from now until 31st December. This offer is available for meeting and staying at the following Sands Resorts hotels: The Venetian Macao; Conrad Macao, Cotai Central; Holiday Inn, Macao Cotai Central; and Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central....
