Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is conducting a public consultation on the 'Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan' from 23^rd May to 22^nd 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 with public consultation and exchange sessions arranged by MGTO. Two public consultation sessions will be hosted on 28^th May and 11^th June on the 2^nd floor of the Tourism Activities Centre, followed by two exchange sessions on 18^th June and 9^th July, targeting members of local trade and associations. During the consultation period, the Office will host special sessions to collect feedback from relevant advisory committees as well.

In addition, the public can voice their opinions to MGTO by post, phone, fax, email or on via its thematic website. Alternatively, interested parties can submit their written views in person to MGTO's office, the address and contact details of which are: Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção, No. 335-341, 'Hot Line' Building, 12^th floor, Macau; Tel: (853) 2831 5566; (853) Fax: 2837 2446; e-mail: masterplan@macaotourism.gov.mo; thematic website: http://masterplan.macaotourism.gov.mo/index_en.html.

The Consultation Paper is now available for download from the thematic website: http://masterplan.macaotourism.gov.mo/index_en.html and also in printed version from the following locations: MGTO's office in Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção, No. 335-341, 'Hot Line' Building, 12^th floor; MGTO's Tourist Information counters in various locations including Ritz Building in Senado Square, Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, Barrier Gate; Macau International Airport and Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal; Service Centre of the Macao SAR at Rua Nova da Areia Preta No. 52; Public Information Centre at Rua do Campo, No. 188-198, Vicky Plaza, 2^nd floor; as well as all public libraries in Macao.

During the consultation period, MGTO will publicise the relevant message and the Consultation Paper via a variety of publicity channels for the public's awareness of the ongoing consultation, including promotional video on television, radio broadcast, thematic website, WeChat, newspaper advertisement, outdoor/street banner, street pole banner, bus advertisement, poster, brochure, outdoor road show and other means. An array of road shows will be rolled out in Senado Square, in the open area adjacent to Garden of Flower City in Taipa (Rua de Seng Tou), Iao Hon Market Garden, Tap Seac Square, Leisure Area at Rotunda de Carlos da Maia and Friendship Square. The Consultation Paper of the 'Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan' will be presented to the public on display boards via text and photo illustrations at the aforementioned locations.