Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is currently conducting a public consultation on the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan from 23^rd May to 22^nd July to solicit public input through a variety of means and channels. During the consultation period, the Office is hosting special sessions to collect feedback from relevant advisory committees as well. MGTO is also hosting public consultation exchange sessions targeting members of local trade and associations. The last exchange session is slated for 9^th July.

MGTO began studying and drafting the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan in 2015 with the objective of developing a comprehensive plan for Macao's tourism industry, laying the foundation and setting the direction for its future development for the next 15 years. The Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan will be formulated per the goals and guidance of the Draft of the Macao SAR's Five-Year Development Plan (2016 – 2020).

The tasks for formulation of the Master Plan are divided into three stages, the first of which consists of data collection for current situation analysis and the drafting of a preliminary Master Plan. In the second stage, the Office will devise an in-depth version of the Master Plan and conduct public consultation, following which the final Master Plan will be formulated in stage three. The second stage has now begun for public consultation. The third stage tasks will commence this September, with revision and finalization for the ultimate Master Plan. The final Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan should be ready by mid-2017.

During the consultation period, MGTO will publicize the relevant messages and the Consultation Paper via a variety of publicity channels for public awareness of the ongoing consultation. An array of road shows has been rolled out in Senado Square, the open area adjacent to the garden of Flower City in Taipa (Rua de Seng Tou), Iao Hon Market Garden, Tap Seac Square, and the Leisure Area at Rotunda de Carlos da Maia and Friendship Square. The Consultation Paper of the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan is being presented to the public on display boards with text and photo illustrations at the aforementioned locations.

The Consultation Paper is now available for download from the thematic website: http://masterplan.macaotourism.gov.mo/home-en and 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 the Ritz Building in Senado Square, Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, Barrier Gate; Macau International Airport and Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal; the Service Centre of the Macao SAR at No. 52 Rua Nova da Areia Preta; the Public Information Centre at Rua do Campo, No. 188-198, Vicky Plaza, 2^nd floor; as well as all public libraries in Macao.

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