十一月
Nov
2015

Government Establishes Committee for World Centre of Tourism and Leisure

​The government established a committee for the development of Macau into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure on 29th October, chaired by MSAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On...

Global Centre for Tourism Education and Training Established in Macau

​The gathered assembly attending the grand opening ceremony of the Global Tourism Economic Forum - Macau 2015 held on 12th October witnessed the inking of a Memorandum of Understanding between the MSAR Government and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)...

‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ Bus Highlight Tour Routes Optimized

​Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) rolled out the 'Step Out, Experience Macau's Communities' Bus Highlight Tour on three circular routes via a local travel agency this Summer. On 19th October, in a further rationalization of the programme, the Tourist Office amalgamated the routes...

MGTO Promotional Activities in November

​In November, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will host a Macau familiarization tour for several Hong Kong airline and cruise representatives and incentive specialists, promoting the latest tourism products in addition to Macau's rich resources for student excursions...

IPIM Co-ordinates MICE Activities in Macau

​In order to increase efficiency and integrate resources for all MICE activities, benefiting both organizers and the development of the industry, the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) assumed responsibility for all activities related to conventions and exhibitions...

62nd Macau Grand Prix Gears Up for Spectacular 4 Days

​The 'Suncity Group 62nd Macau Grand Prix' will be held from 19th to 22nd November, with 228 competitors - including 49 Macau drivers - from 31 countries and regions taking up the multiple challenges of the 4-day racefest on the narrow Guia Circuit. This year, headline races will include the...

Korean Village Flavours 15th Macau Food Festival

​The 15th Macau Food Festival - held in Sai Van Lake Square opposite Macau Tower from 13th to 29th November - will feature 'Chinese Cuisine Street', 'Asian Cuisine Street', 'Continental Euro Cuisine Street', 'Local Flavour Cuisine Street' and 'Dessert Street'. ...

3rd Macau International Travel (Industry) Expo Opens Mid-November

​The 3rd Macau International Travel (Industry) Expo will be held at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo from 13th to 15th November, and continue to ride on the positioning of 'Colourful World Gathering in Macau', focusing on different components such as exhibition planning and business...

15th Macau City Fringe an Artistic Funfest

​The 15th Macau City Fringe - coming to the city from 1st to 15th November - brings with it dozens of impressive artists seeking to fill the territory with their creativity. The 31 programmes feature 76 performances, in myriad categories including a grand parade, dance...

Parade and Marathon Step Out on 6th December

​This year also marks the 10th Anniversary of the inscription of The Historic Centre of Macao on the UNESCO World Heritage List, thus the 2015 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon and 2015 Parade through Macao Latin City will be held on the same day...

Global Tourism Economy Forum - Macau 2015 Successfully Concludes

​Hosted by the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the MSAR Government, the Global Tourism Economy Forum - Macau 2015 (GTEF) was held at The Venetian Macao from 12th to 14th October. Unveiling its 4th edition, the GTEF convened under the theme...

Macau Welcomes One Million Visitors During National Day Golden Week

​According to preliminary statistics from the Public Security Police Force (CPSP), visitor arrivals (including non-local employees and students) in Macau from 1st to 7th October (National Day Golden Week) hit 1,069,592 in total, up year-on-year by 2.72 per cent...

MGTO Actively Seeks Long-haul Markets

​Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) rolled out several large activities in the US, Germany and Australia in October to promote its international tourism market and attract international tourists to Macau...

MGTO Honoured with Public Service Award

​The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) Tourist Information counters have been awarded a prize for high-quality public service by the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP). This year, two projects from seven of Macau's public ...

‘Cinematheque - Passion’ begins Experimental Operation

​Cinematheque - Passion, located in Travessa da Paixão, embarked upon an experimental operation from 14th September which takes it up to 31st December 2015. The three-storey building has multiple functions including video...

Grand Opening for Studio City, Featuring Myriad Non-gaming Attractions

Studio City, the much anticipated, US$3.2 billion cinematically-themed leisure destination resort in Cotai, arrived in spectacular fashion on 27th October, with MSAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On officiating at the Grand Opening ceremony attended by a glittering array of international celebrities...

More New flights Inaugurated

​More new flights inaugurated in Macau, connecting the city to different destinations this year. Jetstar Pacific Airlines commenced its new service to Ho Chi Minh City on 22nd September, offering a twice-weekly scheduled service between Macau and Ho Chi Minh City...

Retail Sales Value Down 12 per cent Year-on-Year

​The Statistics and Census Service bureau (DSEC) has announced that the value of retail sales in Q2 of 2015 amounted to MOP14.26 billion, a 12 per cent drop compared to the MOP16.28 billion of Q1. For the first half of this year, the value of retail sales reached MOP30.54 billion...

Gaming Service Quality at Record High

​The Gaming Service Index (GSI) compiled by the Macau Gaming Research Association shows an increase of 24 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 22 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2015. The index primarily evaluates the aspects of smiling, proactive attitude and tolerance of staff...

Ascott Macau Opens, Provides 110 Guestrooms

​Ascott Macau, strategically located in Nape, is now open to the public. The hotel provides 110 guestrooms of five different type, with a fully-equipped kitchen and integrated home entertainment system, plus five food and beverage outlets in addition to a wide range...

Cotai WaterJet Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Special Offer

​To celebrate its 8th anniversary, Cotai WaterJet is offering three different ticket discounts from 15th September to 15th December this year. Passengers can purchase a full fare adult Cotai Class ticket (City Route and Airport Route)...

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