Dec 2015
Chui Sai On: Accelerating World Tourism Urban Construction
Attending the plenary meeting of the Legislative Assembly on 17th November, MSAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On delivered his Policy Address for fiscal 2016, in which he mentioned the need to accelerate urban construction for world tourism opportunities, expand the international visitor base and introduce...
Government Announces Macau’s Five-Year Development Plan
The Macao Government has set up a Committee for the Development of the World Centre of Tourism and Leisure to advance the work of transforming Macau in this respect. As a first major step, the committee has announced a Five-Year Development Plan - covering the period 2016 to 2020...
Macao Light Festival Conjures up a Magical December
Hosted by Macau Government Tourist Office and co-organized by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, the 'Macao Light Festival 2015 - Journey of Lights' revolves around a Butterfly Fairy and her 10 elves who gather in Macau during December. The event includes 3D Mapping light shows, 3D light shows...
MGTO Promotional Activities in December
With Hong Kong an important tourism partner for Macau, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has organized a series of promotional activities revolving round the Hong Kong tourism industry this month. These include Friends of Macau Gathering and Christmas Evening Cocktail Reception...
New ‘Mobile City Guide’ Website Launched
The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of the MSAR has launched a revamped version of 'Macau City Guide' website, which now contains an improved 'Nearby Places Navigation' feature plus additions like 'Bus information' and 'Taking a walk through the streets of Macau' among others...
Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing at a Glance
The Cultural Affairs Bureau of MSAR (IC) has announced 'Intangible Cultural Heritage Survey in Macau' data collection activities from 20th October, 2015 to 31st March, 2016. The collection of data includes: project name, type, area and time spread, form, subsisting status plus related ...
Free Yacht Travel Scheme Guidelines to be Released Soon
'Free Travel' yachting between Macau and Zhongshan City in Guangdong is expected to become a reality this month. The Marine and Water Bureau of the MSAR's 'Guidelines on the Free Yacht Travel Scheme between Macau and Zhongshan' currently being compiled will detail the maritime...
CNTA Strictly Enforcing Low-price Tour Regulations
China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) has issued a reminder to the country's tourists to avoid unreasonably low-priced tours, and has set up an online complaint platform and hotline, whilst enforcing regulations against visitors who sign fraudulent contracts with travel agencies...
Macau Charisma Showcased via Integration of Culture, Sport and Tourism
To showcase the multifaceted appeal of Macau, Macau Sport Development Board and the Cultural Affairs Bureau are organizing a number of events on 6th December, including the Macau International Marathon and Parade through Macao, Latin City. In addition, Macau Government ...
2015 Macau Shopping Festival Packaged to Appeal
The much anticipated Macau Shopping Festival - running from 5th to 31st December - is driven this year by 19 different companies and social groups, with the 'I Buy Macau' slogan saying it all. During the Festival a lucky draw will be held in tandem with three publicity events...
Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Awards Ceremony
The Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Awards Ceremony held on 1st December will see MGTO present the 'Star Merchant Award' to 84 merchants, with the four highest scoring merchants in each category awarded the 'Service Star Award'...
Macau Grand Prix Delivers Winning Formula
The Suncity Group 62nd Macau Grand Prix was successfully held from 19th to 22nd November, during which some 228 competitors - including 49 Macau drivers - competed from 31 countries and regions in a smorgasbord of exciting four and two-wheeled races.
The Parisian Macao’s iconic Eiffel Tower Topped Out
The Parisian Macao's Iconic Eiffel Tower, topped out on 15th October, is a half-scale replica which remains a faithful representation of its Paris inspiration, while taking advantage of modern construction advances in its design. The completed tower will feature many of the ornamental touches of the Paris original...
Turbo Jet to Operate Ferry Services between Tuen Mun and Macau Early Next Year
Hongkong Macao Hydrofoil Company Limited, a subsidiary of Shun Tak - China Travel Shipping Investments Limited, has been awarded management of the Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal and the operation of passenger ferry services between Tuen Mun and Macau, as well as ports in ...
Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2016 Features Macau Street Food
The Michelin Guide for Hong Kong and Macau 2016 has been released, with 16 local restaurants listed, an increase of five compared to last year...
CTM Introduces ‘WiFi Bus+’ and ‘M.wallet+’
CTM is collaborating with MOME to introduce 'WiFi Bus+' service by extending CTM-WiFi hotspot coverage to public transportation. In the first phase, CTM-WiFi hotspot will be available on 330 buses operated by Transmac. The free WiFi is available for residents and visitors upon ...
Receipts of Wholesale & Retail Trade Post Single Digit Increase
Information from the Statistics and Census Service indicate that Receipts of Wholesale & Retail Trade amounted to MOP114.48 billion in 2014, up 10.3 per cent year-on-year. Expenditure increased 13.1 per cent to MOP104.02 billion. Gross Surplus totalled MOP14.22 billion, down 1.4 per ...
Hotel Art Fair in January
Poly Auction Macau Ltd. will organize three events at Hotel Regency, Taipa in January, including an art auction, a hotel art fair and a 'thematic hotel-based invitational exhibition.'...
‘Return of the Cuckcoo’ Showcases Glamour of Macau
The movie 'Return of the Cuckcoo' recently premiered in Macau, first showing on 3rd November at The Venetian Theatre, Macau. Directed by Patrick Kong (Yip Lim-Sum), protagonists Julian Cheung, Charmaine Sheh, Nancy Sit, Joe Chen and others appear in the film, themed to ...
Scorsese’s New Movie ‘Silence’ Showcases 17th Century Macau
Legendary film director Martin Scorsese's latest movie 'Silence' - adapted from Japanese writer Shūsaku Endō's novel of the same name - recounts the story of a young Catholic priest sent to Japan in search of a Portuguese priest who had been missing for 10 years. 'Silence' ...
