十月
Oct
2015

Generating Collective Wisdom at Global Tourism Economy Forum - Macau 2015

The Global Tourism Economy Forum ('GTEF' or 'the Forum'), an annual mega event for the tourism industry, will be held from 12th to 14th October 2015 in Macau themed 'Belt and Road Initiative: Unleashing the New Dynamics of Cultural Tourism...

MGTO Well Prepared for October Golden Week Break

​Spanning 1st to 7th October, China's National Day Golden Week will feature a range of measures by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) designed to actively prepare for the peak holiday period. Initiatives will include alerting industry partners and visitors to things to be aware of, inter-departmental information sharing...

MGTO Promotional Activities in October

​In October, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will continue to initiate and participate in an array of promotional programmes in Thailand, Macau, Hong Kong, USA, Germany, Australia, Taiwan and Malaysia. The activities include orienteering, a live broadcast programme from Macau to Australia...

Guangdong Rolls Out Measures to Facilitate Endorsement for Individuals with Exit-entry Permit

The Guangdong Provincial Department of Public Security has announced 20 new measures for residents effective this month. Measures include facilitating the handling of endorsement for individuals who hold an at least one-year 'Residence Permit' in any city in Guangdong to apply for a passport and Exit-entry Permit...

‘Macau Tourism Industry Development Master Plan’ Slated to be Completed by 2017

​Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has assigned the draft of the Macau Tourism Industry Development Master Plan Service Provision to AECOM Asia, following an international public tender, with the contracted MOP18,350,000 to be paid in instalments. Currently, it plans to progress preparation for public consultation...

IFT Embarks Upon New Academic Year

​The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) 2015/16 Degree Programme Student Orientation Ceremony was held at the end of August. This year, 374 freshmen were admitted, 85 per cent of whom are local students. According to Institute president Fanny Vong, the school's culinary arts management module...

20th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair Opens in October

​The 20th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) will be held in the Convention Centre of The Venetian-Macao-Resort-Hotel from ...

18th Lusofonia Festival gets Ready to Party

​The 18th Lusofonia Festival - a Portuguese-speaking Communities Cultural Festival to be held in the environs of Taipa Houses-Museum from 23rd to 25th October - will feature a cornucopia of activities designed to appeal to families and youngsters from far and wide...

Cheers to Macau Oktoberfest 2015!

​Oktoberfest 2015 - held from 15th to 25th October - continues a tradition organized by MGM MACAU for seven consecutive years, attracting thousands of participants to its 12-day beerfest. The iconic Bavarian festivities feature authentic German beer, live entertainment by the...

13th Macau A-Ma Cultural & Tourism Festival

​The 13th Macau A-Ma Cultural & Tourism Festival - held from 19th to 22nd October - is organized by the Goddess A-Ma Foundation of Macau, and co-organized by the Commerce Department of Shaanxi Province, and the Culture Department of Shaanxi Province, among others...

Macau International Yacht Import and Export Fair in November

​The 5th Macau International Yacht Import and Export Fair will be held from 5th to 8th November at Macau Fisherman's Wharf, with some 50 yacht brands participating in an exhibition area occupying nearly 30,000 square metres, in tandem with related events such as a forum, fashion show and regatta...

2015 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon to Feature World Heritage Elements

​Organized by the Macau Sport Development Board and the General Association of Athletics of Macau, and title-sponsored by Galaxy Entertainment Group, the '2015 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon' will be held on 6th December. Since this year also marks the...

Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Roll Out Five Multi-destination Tours

​Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) - with representatives of seven local tourism businesses - attended the China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo 2015 from 11th to 13th September in Guangzhou. Seizing the opportunity to deepen regional co-operation and boost tourism...

MGTO Launches ‘Experience Macau Carnival’ Roadshow in Hong Kong

​Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) rolled out the 'Experience Macau Carnival' Roadshow in Hong Kong on 12th and 13th September. To attract more visitors to Macau, the roadshow particularly promoted the 62nd Macau Grand Prix and the 'Parade through Macao, Latin City' as well as other upcoming events...

Macau Tour Guide Promotion Association Established

​The newly established Macau Tour Guide Promotion Association recently held a swearing-in ceremony for the first of its board members. Formed by more than 400 tour guides, the Association hopes to establish...

Macau Joins UNWTO General Assembly Hosted by Colombia

​The 21st Session of the UNWTO General Assembly - held in Medellín, the second largest city in Colombia, from 12th to 17th September - convened under the theme of 'Tourism: Fostering Inclusive Development and Social Transformation'. During the Associate Members Meeting, it was confirmed that Macau would continue...

WHO Collaboration Centre for Traditional Medicine Inaugurated in Macau

​The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the setting up of the World Health Organization Collaboration Centre for Traditional Medicine by Macau's Health Bureau. The Centre is under the Health Bureau, with the Deputy Director of the National Health and Family Planning Commission and director of the State...

22 Hotels under Construction, 224 MICE Events in 2Q 2015

According to the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau, some 12,523 rooms came on-stream in the second quarter. The overall area of guestrooms and the quantity of guestrooms increased. In addition...

Studio City Opening in October with Top Brands

​Studio City is scheduled to open on 27th October, with The Boulevard at Studio City occupying some 35,000 square metres with designs inspired by iconic shopping and entertainment locations New York's Times Square and Hollywood's Beverly Hills. In the futuristic Times Square Macau on The Boulevard at...

The Parisian Macao, MGM COTAI and Other New Projects Expected to be Completed by 2016

​Sands China Ltd. has submitted an application to the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) for a deadline extension to complete The Parisian Macao, which is believed will be completed by the second half of 2016. It is the first planned Cotai project whose completion has been postponed...

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