October 2017
Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan Released by MGTO
After two years of studies and formulation work of the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan (referred to as the 'Master Plan'), Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) delivered the final version of the Master Plan on 28th September...
Global Tourism Economy Forum Takes Place in Macao for Six Consecutive Years
The Global Tourism Economy Forum．Macau 2017 (GTEF) - slated for 16th and 17th October, and themed 'Regional Collaboration Towards a Better Future' - will zero in on forward-thinking dialogue to mine deeper regional collaboration and foster tourism development....
MGTO Well Prepared for October Golden Week
National Day holidays (Golden Week) officially begin on 1st October, which this year coincides with the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has taken an array of measures in vigorous preparation for the arrival of the peak period such as sending...
MGTO Promotional Activities in October
The fourth quarter of the year is the peak season for travelling to Macao, encouraged by a number of festivals and events taking place throughout the city. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will launch multiple activities (in chronological order) in Malaysia, Taiwan region, Hong Kong...
20th Lusofonia Festival Celebrations Slated for Mid-October
The Cultural Affairs Bureau, in co-operation with the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), encourages residents and visitors alike to attend the...
Studio City to host Michelin Street Food Festival in October
Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau - which is holding the inaugural Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau Street Food Festival in Studio City Macau from 5th to 8th October - introduces chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, celebrated Bib Gourmand and...
Festive Oktoberfest Returns to MGM MACAU
MGM MACAU presents the 2017 Oktoberfest from 12th to 22nd October in The Vista II MGM. Featuring traditional German beer and cuisine, a knee-slapping band and dance performance, and carnival game booths...
Sands Macao Fashion Week Struts its Stuff
Sands Resorts Macao will launch the first Sands Macao Fashion Week from 19th to 24th October showcasing many leading luxury and lifestyle fashion brands throughout shops in Four Seasons, The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao and Sands Cotai Central, with several fashion shows hitting the catwalks...
Macao Open 2017 Attracts 144 Leading Golfers
The Macao Open 2017 - organised by the Macao SAR Government Sports Bureau and Golf Association of Macau, and held between 19th and 22nd October - brings together 144 professional and amateur golfers from all around the globe to compete on the rolling clifftop greens...
22nd MIF Capitalises on ‘Belt and Road’ Opportunity
The 22nd Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) - scheduled to take place from 19th to 21st October at The Venetian Macao - has been designed to enhance Macao's role as a trade and economic cooperation...
2017 PATA Travel Mart Embraces MSAR Leap into the Future
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart (PTM) 2017 - hosted by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) from 13th to 15th September in Macao - marked the 40th edition of the prestigious event, attracting more than 1,130 delegates from 66 destinations...
MGTO Promotes ‘Beautiful China’ in Liaoning
Jointly organized by the Department of Affairs on Tourism of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), Liaoning Tourism Bureau, Tourism Commission of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR and Macao Government Tourism Office of Macao SAR (MGTO), the 'Beautiful China...
IC Completes Inspection of Listed Buildings and Sites
In the wake of the considerable damage wrought by Typhoon Hato, Macao SAR Government Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) conducted inspections of more than 30 classified buildings and sites, dispatching staff to record the condition of places like Ilha Verde Hill...
UFI: Macao MICE Posts Biggest Growth in Asia
One of the most representative associations of the exhibition industry, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), published the 13th edition of 'The Trade Fair Industry in Asia' in September, analysing the development of the trade fair market in Asia throughout 2016...
Almost 700 MICE Events Wrapped Up in First Half of 2017
According to the latest figures announced by the Macao SAR Government Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), in the first half year of 2017, some 699 MICE events were held, with participants and attendees numbering 627,000....
Third MGM Junior Lion Dance Training Programme Graduation Ceremony
MGM MACAU organised a graduation ceremony and Junior Lion Eye-Dotting Ceremony for the third 'MGM Lion Dance Championship - Junior Lion Dance Training Programme' on 22nd August. A total of 75 pupils aged between five and ten participated...
