MGTO Promotional Activities in August

Celebrating the 20^th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR, more mega events are lined up for the second half of 2019. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is participating in a packed schedule of activities in (date order) the United States, Taiwan region, Malaysia and Hong Kong designed to attract visitors from around the world to an increasingly popular tourism destination.

United States

MGTO USA representatives will organise and facilitate the ‘Travels with Darley’ Smithsonian Speakers Series Event in conjunction with Hong Kong Tourism Board on 1^st August in Washington D.C. During this much anticipated event Darley Newman will introduce the latest tourism information about Macao and Hong Kong, piquing interest in travel to the region.

Taiwan region

MGTO’s PR Consultant for the Taiwan region will host travel trade briefings in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung from 5^th to 7^th August, respectively, informing travel trade partners about the most up-to-date tourism developments in Macao. The Consultant will also participate in the 2019 Taiwan International Tourism Exposition in Taipei from 23^rd to 26^th August and the Tainan Travel Fair from 29^th August to 1^st September to expose attendees to the full range of Macao’s rapidly expanding portfolio of tourism products.

Malaysia

From 9^th to 11^th August, MGTO Malaysia will participate in the Malaysia International Travel Mart (MITM) in Kuala Lumpur, showcasing Macao as a destination and supporting Malaysian travel agents in their marketing of the city and Greater Bay Area. MGTO Malaysia have engaged popular singer cum actor Zhu Hao Ren and his parents to film a series of short films in Macao featuring the latest attractions with family bonding elements.

Hong Kong

MGTO Hong Kong will host a Dinner and Presentation for Hotel Concierges and Front Office Managers on 16^th August at the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, using the opportunity to give hotel frontline practitioners updated information on Macao in addition to mobilising their support in promoting Macao to their hotel guests.

Underscoring Macao’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, a Gastronomy Luncheon for the gourmet industry will be held on 24^th August at Hotel ICON - Above and Beyond at which MGTO Hong Kong will introduce Macao’s trending tourist spots, events, festivals, and many unique activities.