Nov 2016
Macao to Host PATA Travel Mart 2017
PATA Travel Mart 2017 (PTM 2017) will be held in the Macao SAR from 13th to 15th September next year. The 40th edition of the Mart will be hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO).
PATA Travel Mart is the Association's signature event and Asia...
Macao Organizes International Gastronomy Forum
From 23rd to 26th November, the city will host the 'International Gastronomy Forum, Macao 2016', bringing to town members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and other experts to connect with and share their successful experiences, as Macao works to strengthen its gastronomical and cultural assets on its road to transforming the city into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure...
Special Tour of Ka Ho Village of Our Lady Mulled
Earlier last month, the Macao SAR Government Tourism Development Committee (CDT) held a meeting attended by representatives of the Macao Government Tourism Office and Cultural Affairs Bureau at which the latest information on the tourism industry in Macao was presented to members of the CDT. Following the meeting, members of the CDT...
Free Admission and Cultural Performances at Renovated Taipa Houses
In order to optimise one of the city's main tourist attractions - the Taipa Houses - the Cultural Affairs Bureau has conducted renovation and conservation works on the early 20th Century buildings since the end of August, including painting exterior walls, repairing windows and door frames, and installing lighting in the building environs...
Improvements to Strengthen Pedestrian Links in Taipa
The Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau of the Macao SAR (DSSOPT) is to start the improvement work on the Estrada Governador Nobre de Carvalho pavement in Taipa in order to strengthen the link to pedestrian facilities near the old quarter of Taipa, which, upon completion, will connect tourist spots and facilities like the 'Walking trail from Edifício do Lago to Taipa Houses' and 'Taipa Houses'...
MGTO Promotional Activities in November
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) continues to hold diverse promotional activities this month in (order of appearance) Singapore, Portugal, USA, Taiwan region, Malaysia, the UK and Japan. The Office is employing different media to attract more visitors to Macao....
MGTO’s ‘Step Out, Macao’ Mobile App Introduces Japanese and Korean Versions
Content of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) 'Step Out, Macao' Mobile App - originally in Chinese (traditional and simplified), English and Portuguese - is now available in Japanese and Korean as well thus reaching a wider audience for the eight 'Step Out, Experience Macao's Communities' walking tour routes exploring different districts around Macao...
Government Releases List of 558 Protected Ancient Trees
The Macao SAR Government announced a List of 'Old and Valuable Trees' last month, protecting 558 such trees in the territory. Some 555 trees are over 100 years old, while two valuable trees are a Prynne tree planted in Comendador Ho Yin Garden by former Chief Executive of Macao Ho Hau Wah on 1st January 2000...
Macao Hosting Two FIA World Cups for First Time in November Grand Prix
The Suncity Group 63rd Macau Grand Prix - held from 17th to 20th November - presents seven spectacular races: Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix, Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, Macau Guia Race 2.0T, FIA GT World Cup and three support Races...
16th Macau Food Festival
The 16th Macau Food Festival – held in Sai Van Lake Square opposite Macau Tower from 11th to 27th November - is themed 'Gourmet man - treasure our food'. For the first time, chefs from the Food Festival will become the 'Gourmet man' to promote the idea of 'treasure your food to save our planet' whilst enjoying your dishes...
China Macau International Yacht Import & Export Fair
The 6th China Macau International Yacht Import & Export Fair will be hosted from 4th to 6th November by Macau Fisherman's Wharf. This year, the Fair has increased about 15 to 20 per cent compared to previous Fairs, and is expected to attract over 70 exhibitors as well as an increasing number of mega-yachts and super-yachts...
MGM Lion Dance Championship
The 'MGM Lion Dance Championship - Macau International Invitational 2016' is co-hosted by the Wushu General Association of Macao and supported by the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Dragon and Lion Dances Federation of Asia. Competed for in the Grande Praça on...
Li Keqiang Visits Macao, Attends Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries
Member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China, Li Keqiang visited Macao from 10th to 12th October. During his visit, the Premier announced a further 19 measures from the Central Government designed to drive the development of Macao's economy...
Macao Inks Tourism Co-operation Agreement with Portugal
The Macao SAR signed a co-operation agreement on tourism with Portugal on 11th October to strengthen understanding in multiple aspects of tourism and the relationship between Macao and Portuguese Republic.
On that day, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture...
Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macau 2016 Successfully Concludes
The annual international event for the tourism industry, the Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macau 2016 ('GTEF') was hosted on 15th and 16th October at Studio City Macau. The Forum achieved fruitful results over two days of various sessions and thought-provoking discussions.
Gathering of ministers and industry leaders...
Visitation Increases 19 per cent during 1st October Golden Week
According to preliminary statistics (non-resident employees and students have been excluded from the figures of visitor arrivals) from the Public Security Police Force, the overall visitor arrivals to Macao from 1st to 7th October (National Day Golden Week) exceeded 770,000 with a year-on-year rise of 19 per cent. Visitor arrivals from Greater China and other markets both registered double-digit growth...
Free Yacht Travel Scheme to Set Sail Soon
The 2nd meeting of the Special Group for the Promotion of Zhongshan and Macao Co-operation took place on 13th September in Macao. The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Leong Vai Tac, and the Municipal Governor of Zhongshan, Jiao Lan Dheng, concluded the work done in the last year, agreeing that with the support of the two...
Sports Bureau to hold Second Wushu Masters Challenge Next Year
The first Wushu Masters Challenge was launched this August. The Sports Bureau of Macao SAR has announced that questionnaire results of the Challenge reveal that the majority of residents and visitors support the government in continuing to organise the Wushu Masters Challenge next year, believing the event enhances...
Giant Panda Cubs Jian Jian & Kang Kang Enjoy Baby Shower
A little while ago, the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) asked Macao residents to respond to the activity 'Let's think of names for the giant panda twins'. Consequently, the Macao SAR Government has decided to name the pair of giant panda cubs Jian Jian and Kang Kang. IACM also held the 'Giant Panda Cubs' 100-Day Celebration' on 3rd October in Seac Pai Van Park, to celebrate the panda cubs' 100 days birthday...
Michelin Guide Dining Series Debuts in Macao
Studio City will host the inaugural 'Michelin and Robert Parker Wine Advocate Gala Dinner, Senses: A Sensorial Gourmet Journey' on 11th November. The special occasion will feature culinary creations prepared by six chefs from top Michelin-starred restaurants in addition to top wines and fashion....
2015 Receipts of Travel Agencies and Hotels Down, Restaurants and Similar Establishments Increase
Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) data indicates that receipts of travel agencies amounted to MOP6.50 billion in 2015, down 10.6 per cent year-on-year. Receipts from Package Tours increased by 7.6 per cent, while receipts from Passenger Transport Ticketing and Room Reservations (MOP1.09 billion) decreased by...
Macao Accommodates More Flights from Seoul, New Guiyang Route Inaugurated
Low-cost carriers Air Seoul (owned by Asiana Airlines) and Jeju Air launched their inaugural flights to Macao on 22nd and 30th October 2016, respectively. Both airlines offer seven flights per week from Seoul to Macao, increasing the number of daily flights serving the two cities. Air Seoul announced that South Korea is currently the largest international tourism...
