June 2016
MGTO Encourages Trade, Public to Comment on Tourism Master Plan
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is conducting a public consultation on the 'Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan' from 23rd May to 22nd July to publicize the Consultation Paper and solicit public input through a variety of means and channels. The public consultation process on the Master Plan will span two months ...
1st International Film Festival & Awards - Macao Will Grandly Commence in December
The inaugural edition of International Film Festival & Awards - Macao (IFFAM) is scheduled to take place at Macao Cultural Centre and Macao Science Center from 8th to 13th December. Close to 100 local and international members of the press, international buyers, film directors, film stars, film producers, distributors, investors as well as key persons ...
Macao and Cambodia Boost Tourism Ties
The Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Ho Hau Wah, plus Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam...
Tourism Development Committee Holds 1st Plenary Meeting in 2016
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture and Chairperson of the Tourism Development Committee (CDT) Alexis Tam hosted the first CDT Plenary Meeting of the year in May.
In the meeting, Alexis Tam spoke of the efforts invested in boosting the sustainable development of the tourism industry after coming on board and maximizing...
2016 MGTO Annual Marketing Meeting Slated for End-June
The MGTO 2016 Annual Marketing Meeting will be held from 27th to 29th June, during which period Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) market representatives will report upon their target goals and achievements in addition to discussing future marketing plans with MGTO management...
MGTO Director Elected to PATA Executive Board for Two Years
Director of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes has been elected by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Board members gathered in Guam as one of the 12 voting members of the PATA Executive Board for the next two years, during PATA Annual Summit 2016...
MGTO Promotional Activities in June
Malaysia, Hong Kong and South Korea are primary sources of visitor to Macao: this month, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) promotes the city's attractions and more to these Asian countries and region.
Malaysia...
IC Contemplate Introduction of Street Performances
The Advisory Council of Culture recently hosted a plenary meeting to discuss various topics, including the proposal on street performances. In the meeting, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that IC is studying the possibility of introducing 'street performances'. It was posited that the implementation of...
Anim’Arte NAM VAN Opening First Week of June
Inaugurated on 3rd June late afternoon, on the eve of the start of the Dragon Boat Races, the new Nam Van Lake waterfront leisure area - named 'Anim'Arte NAM VAN' - combines sporting, cultural and tourism elements, in a joint organization of the Cultural...
International Dragon Boat Races Richer this Year
The 2016 Macao International Dragon Boat Races - hosted by the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government and the International Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China - will be competed by 162 teams on the 4th, 5th and 9th June at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre...
16th Macao Lotus Flower Festival Opens in Mid-June
The green occasion Macao Lotus Flower Festival, organized by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM), festoons the city between 18th and 26th June, during which period lotuses and potted lotuses will be planted or placed in major parks, greening areas along the streets as well as popular sightseeing spots
SHREK THE MUSICAL to Entrance Macao
SHREK THE MUSICAL will play to audiences in Macao for the very first time as part of its first ever international tour with 21 performances scheduled for The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Macao from 22nd July to 7th August.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film that started it all...
MSAR Government Releases ‘Interim Review of Gaming Liberalization for Games of Fortune’ Research Report
The 'Interim Review of Gaming Liberalization for Games of Fortune in Macao: economic, social, livelihood impacts and operating conditions of the Concessionaires' research report was released on 11th May by the Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR Government. The study addressed nine research topics in four categories, including the contractual and operating conditions of Concessionaires and Sub-concessionaires...
MGTO attends First World Conference on Tourism for Development in Beijing
Jointly organized by the Government of the People's Republic of China and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and co-hosted by the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) and the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the First World Conference on Tourism for Development was officially held in Beijing from...
17 Hotels Honoured by ‘Macao Green Hotel Award’
The evaluation of 'Macao Green Hotel Award 2015' has already been completed, with 17 hotels awarded the prestigious recognition following rigorous examination. This edition resulted in a greater number of hotels (five in total) achieving the Gold Award and a larger number of budget hotels (four in total) awarded...
Labour Day Holiday Visitors Increase 4.8 Per Cent
According to the statistics of the Public Security Police Force, Macao recorded 529,000 visitor arrivals (including non-resident workers and students) during the Labour Day holiday period in Mainland China spanning 30th April to 2nd May, an increase of 4.8 per cent compared over last year (from 1st to 3rd May)...
Travel Agencies Sign Up for 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, in support of the Office's mission to encourage sustained improvements in service quality in the travel trade and related sectors. MGTO has received positive feedback...
Moscow-Macao Charter Flights Inaugurated
Macau International Airport (MIA) will continue to take advantage of the air freedom protocol to develop more regular and charter air services to further diversify routes. New airlines joining the Macao aviation network include Lion Air Indonesia, Vietjet Air Vietnam, and Royal Flight, in addition to the re-launched Jetstar...
Macao’s Popularity Increases as China Destination on TripAdvisor
Unveiling the world's best rated destinations in its 2016 Travellers' Choice Awards, TripAdvisor has awarded 463 tourist destinations in 27 countries and regions. London has been named the best rated destination in the world, while Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai made it into the top 25 best rated Asian destinations...
Taipa Village: Authentic Macau Brand Promotion Up and Running
Taipa Village Destination Limited is leading the promotion of the brand concept 'Taipa Village - Authentic Macau', with the goal of attracting both local and international visitors to this increasingly popular heritage district...
MGM Launches its New ‘Fun for Everyone’ Campaign
MGM's 'Fun for Everyone' programme is now open to the public, with large butterflies, Edgar Degas sculptures and more. A highlight programme under Le French May, Edgar Degas - Figures in Motion presents 74 bronze sculptures in an exhibition never before shown in Asia, including the famous Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen....
JW Kids’ Salon a Cut Above the Rest
JW Marriott Hotel Macau unveiled Macao's newest 5-star JW Kids' Salon created just for kids between the ages of 3 and 12, in April this year. This salon offers a truly immersive environment for the little ones to get their hair styled by a professional hairdresser. Kids can also experience a 5-star professional...
