August 2017
International Fireworks Display Contest Promises Cascade of Magical Illuminations
Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the 29 th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest will be staged above the sea area in front of the Macau Tower on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd September and 1st October. The Contest - featuring the first fireworks display at 9:00pm each night, followed by the second display at 9:40pm - pits ten teams from...
GTEF Host Series of Promotional Activities
The 6th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) - to be held in Macao from 16th to 17th October - is to be themed 'Regional Collaboration Towards A Better Future'. Inspired by the '16+1' economic framework initiated by China to intensify and expand co-operation with Central and Eastern European...
Three PATA Gold Awards Go to Macao Tourism Industry
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the list of 31 winning entries for the 2017 PATA Gold Awards. The accolades will be presented to commend the winning tourism entities and individuals for their remarkable achievements in different categories. Among the awarded entities this year, Sands China Ltd....
11th Macao Green Hotel Awards Invites Submissions by Mid-August
The Macao Green Hotel Awards - organized by the Macao SAR Government Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) - seek to promote waste reduction and energy conservation, reducing kitchen waste, noise and pollution control, and controlling pollution from transportation and light in the hotel industry...
Code of Practice for Travel Agencies entitled to ‘Certified Shop’ Logo in Effect
The Macao SAR Government Consumer Council has established a Code of Practice for travel agencies qualifying for the Certified Shop logo. Those offering outbound package tour services to consumers are required to follow eleven requirements of the Code, which provides a wider range...
MGTO Promotional Activities in August
Exciting events are unfolding in Macao in this half of the year, with Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organizing and participating in multiple activities in Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the United States and the Taiwan region to boost visitation to the territory...
Macao Listed Fourth Liveable City in China
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences together with Macau University of Science and Technology Institute for Social and Cultural Research, released its 2017 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Macao) in June. The report indicated that the comprehensive economic competitiveness index of Macao is 0.457, and is ranked...
2017 Wushu Masters Challenge Slated for Mid-August
The 2017 Wushu Masters Challenge - jointly organized by the Sports Bureau and the Wushu General Association of Macau, and co-organised by Macao Government Tourism Office, the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Fund of Cultural Industries - will be held from 10th to 13th August, with highlighted activities featuring Dragon and Lion Dancing...
Sanrio Characters take a Bow in ‘Our Sanrio Times’
Since its establishment in 1960, Sanrio has created over 400 characters, including the world's most famous cat - Hello Kitty. From 28th July to 3rd September, Studio City is hosting 'Our Sanrio Times' featuring 100 classic Sanrio characters to let you enjoy a wonderful time with all the Sanrio characters...
Sweet Time with Rilakkuma
Since its inception in 2003, Rilakkuma has become popular with different age groups. From 30th June to 31st August, Broadway Macau presents 'Get Along the Sweet Time with Rilakkuma,' an exhibition featuring over 100 classic drawings of Rilakkuma, to let visitors get a deeper understanding of the fascination of this adorable character...
‘Ultra Heroes Acrobattle Live’ Arrives in Macao
The Ultra Heroes series has been shown over 50 years in the historic science fiction (SFX) film since 1966. From 7th to 27th August, The Venetian Macao will host 'Ultra Heroes Acrobattle Live in Macau 2017' in its large indoor playground, with the Ultra Heroes family continuing to fight for justice, this time against evil aliens...
‘Happy Family’ Meeting Public Daily in August
Twin giant panda cubs Jian Jian and Kang Kang celebrated their one-year old birthday on 26th June, while their mother Xin Xin celebrated her ten-year old birthday on 5th July...
Macao, Hong Kong and Guangdong Ink Agreement on Greater Bay Area
Witnessed by President Xi Jinping, Macao SAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam, National Development and Reform Commission Chairman He Lifeng, and Guangdong Governor Ma Xingrui signed the Framework Agreement on Deepening Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Co-operation in the Development of the Bay Area in Hong Kong...
5th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo Successfully Concludes
Supported by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and co-ordinated by Macau Travel Agency Association, the 5th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (Expo) was held from...
Macao Museum Offers Free Admission every Tuesday
The Macao Museum has been offering free admission to visitors on the 15th of every month. In order to benefit more visitors, the Museum will also offer free admission every Tuesday from 1st July. The measure seeks to encourage residents and tourists to visit the Macao Museum when visiting the two major attractions in the Historic Centre of Macao...
Macau Roosevelt Hotel now Operational
Inspired by the seductive power of Old Hollywood, the new 12-storey Macau Roosevelt Hotel features 368 photogenic guestrooms including the Marilyn Penthouse. Located in Taipa, the hotel abuts the Macau Jockey Club and was opened on 26th July...
AACM Increases Flights during Summer Holidays
With the Summer holidays high season for tourism, Macao SAR Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has approved 142 extra flights - including charter - for the vacation from 4th July to 31st August, which include 57 extra flights for Taipei, 26 extra flights for Kaohsiung, 30 extra flights for Bangkok...
Taxi Flagfall Fare now MOP19
Following affordability considerations of Macao residents and cost pressures on the taxi trade, the Macao SAR Government Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced that the flagfall fare (for the first 1.6km) would rise from MOP17 to MOP19 at midnight on 23rd July...
CTM Free WiFi Now Covers Taipa Village
Rua do Cunha and Rua do Regedor in Taipa Village are both popular with tourists. As a response to the needs of residents and tourists to go online, CTM's free Wi-Fi service - officially launched in June - is now available at around 50 merchants...
