五月
May
2016

Macao Five-Year Development Plan Draft Announced

​The Macao SAR Government announced the draft of its Five-Year Development Plan (2016-2020) on 26th April, addressing the following initiatives by the Administration: maintenance of stable development; prioritisation of projects related to people's livelihood; promotion of balanced...

Public Consultation on Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan to be Launched end of May

​​In order to build Macao into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is now preparing the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan, the draft and public consultation of which will be launched at the end of May. MGTO will establish...

Chief Executive Meets with Governor of Hainan Province

​MSAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On held a meeting in Macao last month with the Governor of Hainan Province, Mr Liu Cigui, in the hope of expanding co-operation in the fields of tourism, culture and trade...

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture confers with Central Authorities in Beijing

​The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, met with the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council last month...

Mega MGTO Promotion Held in Korea

​The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the MSAR Government, Alexis Tam, recently led a delegation to organize a mega promotional event 'Experience Macao - Korea', held by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in Korea...

MGTO to attend UNWTO meetings in June in Japan

The 28th Joint Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UNWTO Commission for South Asia & UNWTO Conference on Tourism and Technology will be held in Nara, Japan from the 1st – 4th June 2016...

MGTO Harnesses Travelport to Explore Middle East Markets

​In its commitment to increasing diversity and attracting more international visitors Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is actively exploring the Middle East markets via the use of different online platforms around the world to promote tourism to Macao...

Applications Invited from Travel Agencies to Apply for MGTO’s QTSAS

​The Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTSAS) is being rolled out in Macao for the third year, with Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) now opening up the Scheme to travel agencies, as well, for the first time. Travel agents may submit their applications up to...

IFT Announce 2015 Q4 Macao Tourist Satisfaction Index

​According to IFT's Macao Tourist Satisfaction Index, in the fourth quarter of 2015 the satisfaction of tourists stood at 67.8 points on a scale of 0 to 100. Points dropped 1.8 compared to the third quarter of 2015. The average of the total scores was 69.2 points for 2015, down 0.1 points vis-à-vis 2014...

Immigration and Customs Office Set Up in Macau Fisherman’s Wharf

​In concert with the development of the Free Yacht Travel Scheme, the MSAR Government has announced that starting from 1st April it will establish an Immigration and Customs Office in the yacht dock area of Macau Fisherman's Wharf...

MGTO Promotional Activities in May

​Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) promotes Macao to the world every month. In May, MGTO promotions include activities in the UK, Hong Kong and the Taiwan region. Initiatives include familiarization tours of Macao, participation in several exhibitions...

Nam Van Lake Facilities to Open to Public

The Macao SAR Government Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the Sports Bureau (ID), the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) and the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will jointly launch recreational facilities located in Nam Van Lake...

St. Lazarus District to Serve as Mobile Museum

​'Museums and Cultural Landscapes' is the theme of this year's International Museum Day - held, as every year, on 18th May - and underlines the responsibility of museums to not only their collections but the environment, cities, towns and communities they are an inherent part of. It further calls upon...

Global Gaming Expo Asia 2016

​Hosted by The Venetian Macao from 17th to 19th May, Global Gaming Expo Asia 2016 (G2E Asia) has attracted over 180 exhibitors, a quarter of whom are participating in the event for the first time, while 80 per cent are from different countries and regions...

Exit-Entry Permit to Hong Kong and Macao Now Easier to Apply for in the Mainland

The Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China recently announced that starting from April the citizens of county-level cities may now apply for an exit document for private purposes, covering passport, visa or exit-entry permit for travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao...

Macau Grand Prix Committee Convenes First Meeting

​Effective this year, the Macau Grand Prix has become the responsibility of the Sports Bureau. Because of the extensive work involved and high degree of co-operation required between the needs of various government departments, the work must be actively involved in and supported by the MSAR Government and the community...

16 Hotels Under Construction as of 4Q of Last Year

​The MSAR Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau recently released data on Macao hotels under construction in the last quarter of last year revealing that 16 hotels are under construction, with 34 others in the construction project phase. The total number of projects will provide 19,600 guest rooms...

Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Launches ‘Macao Meetings with More’

​Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao has launched 'Macao Meetings with More' packages via a range of promotional offers with entertainment in order to provide a unique opportunity for event planners to leave a wonderful impression on delegates. Event planners can choose from any of ...

Mandarin Oriental Launches Dinosaur Explorer Packages

​Effective from now until 11th September, Mandarin Oriental, Macau is offering Dinosaur Explorer packages for families seeking fun-filled holidays. The packages will include one night's accommodation in a luxurious guestroom or suite, breakfast for two adults and one child in Vida Rica Restaurant...

Macau Pass Payment Platform Announced

Macau Pass has announced the 'M + Pay' third-party payment platform. A maximum amount of MOP5,000 is available to the user's phone number registered as...

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