Mar 2016
Joint Working Committee Mulls World Centre of Tourism and Leisure
The '2016 Annual Work Meeting of Joint Working Committee on Tourism to Support Macao's Aspirations to Build a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure' was held in...
Macao Ranks 6th on Euromonitor
Euromonitor International, the world's leading independent provider of strategic market research, recently released its annual Top City Destinations Ranking, with Hong Kong ranking first for the sixth consecutive year. London ranked second followed by Singapore, Bangkok and Paris, while Macao rose to sixth position...
MGTO Promotional Activities in March
This month, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is joining a series of promotional activities in (by date) the USA, Taiwan region, Malaysia, the UK, and Thailand including a roadshow, banquet, mart and tradeshow among other initiatives, using these occasions as a platform to present Macao...
Macao Green Hotel Awards Evaluate 18 Establishments
The Macao Green Hotel Awards, an initiative organized by the Environmental Protection Bureau, will announce the 2015 awards in the second quarter. This year, a total of 18 hospitality establishments are involved in the assessment, including five budget hotels, making it not only the largest number of candidates...
Public Consultation Concluded for Five-Year Development Plan
The Committee for the Development of the World Centre of Tourism and Leisure of the MSAR Government, which invited residents to send their comments on 'Macao SAR's Five-Year Development Plan (2016 to 2020)' until 16th February, has received some 564 comments and suggestions...
Wanzai Port Activities Suspended
Zhuhai authorities have announced that the structure of the shacks at the inspection point in Wanzai Port are in dire need of repair. Due to safety concerns, the port has been out of operation since 17th January, without a definite reopening date. Consequently, transportation between Wanzai in Zhuahi...
2016 MIECF Showcases Green Economy
The Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) - a premier event initiated by the MSAR Government and co-organised by the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Environmental Protection Bureau - will be held from 31st March to 2nd April at The Venetian Macao...
Macao Science Centre Hosting Living Dinosaurs Exhibition
Macao Science Centre (MSC) will host the Living Dinosaurs Exhibition from 23rd March to 11th September, showcasing 14 mechanical replica dinosaurs and 72 small-scale dinosaur models. Interactive games, electronic books about dinosaurs and a series of activities for the public will also heavily feature...
10th Asian Film Awards
The 10th Asian Film Awards (AFA), organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy, will be held on 17th March in the Venetian Theatre of The Venetian Macao Resort-Hotel. For this edition, 36 films have been nominated from nine countries and regions totally 77 nominations in all for 15 available awards...
The Script Road - Macau Literary Festival
The Script Road - Macau Literary Festival returns for its 5th edition from 5th to 19th March, based in the Old Court Building, and brings together more than 40 renowned writers, filmmakers, actors, visual artists and musicians...
A Century of Austrian Art Exhibited in Macao
Macao Museum of Art (MAM), together with Beijing World Art Museum and the Chinese-Austrian Academy of Fine Arts are co-organising an exhibition titled 'Secession Movement - Austrian Art (1860-1960)'. The exhibition, held on the 2nd floor of MAM, comprises 89 paintings collected by 34...
Macao Sparkles at Sapporo Snow Festival
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the MSAR Government Alexis Tam recently led a delegation to Japan to mark Macao's first-time participation in the Sapporo Snow Festival, where he officiated as one of the guests at the event's grand inauguration. A feature destination of this year's edition...
Parade and The Fairytale of Lights Brightens Festive Atmosphere
The grand outdoor event welcoming the Chinese New Year - 'Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Monkey' held on the 10th and 13th February - presented an array of fascinating highlights for local citizens and visitors from around the world in celebration of the Spring Festival. A splendid programme...
Six Organizations Benefit from ‘2016 Community Arts Projects Support Programme’
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) has concluded the assessment of the 2016 Community Arts Projects Support Programme applications, with six organizations to receive funding from IC this year...
Macao Fashion Gallery Reopens
Macao Fashion Gallery (MFG), located at No. 47 Rua de S. Roque, has reopened with the brand activity 'Spring Pop-up Shop' featuring AURALO ARTE, ella épeler, JADE. L, MACON and POURQUOI...
Tourist Price Index Posts First Annual Decline
Statistics and Census Service information indicates that the average Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the whole year of 2015 (138.39) decreased by 0.86 per cent year-on-year, the first annual decline recorded since the index was first published. The Price index of Accommodation dropped by 7.08 per cent...
Air Macau to Drop Passenger Fuel Surcharge
In response to the substantial drop in fuel prices, Air Macau will cease levying passenger fuel surcharges on all air tickets originating from Macao effective 1st March...
TurboJET launches Premier Lounge
TurboJET is launching a brand new lounge at G03, Shun Tak Centre, to offer Premier Grand class and Premier Plus passengers a more exclusive pre-boarding experience with enhanced privacy, convenience and hospitality...
Wynn-MCC Collaboration Promotes SME Procurement Partnership Programme
Following the SAR Government's initiatives in supporting SMEs, Wynn Resorts (Macao) S.A. together with the Macao Chamber of Commerce (MCC) has launched the Local SME Procurement Partnership Programme, which seeks to place special emphasis on cultivating three major types of local businesses...
‘100 Reasons to Visit Macau’ Released
Compiled jointly by the Association of Macao Tourist Agents and Macao Creative Industry Association, and published by One Belt, One Road Publications, the '100 Reasons to Visit Macau' has recently been released. The book is now on sale in Seng Kwong Bookstore and Cultural Plaza Macau...
