Fresh themed tours have been added to the “Stay, Dine and See Macao” programme, offering Macao residents an opportunity to enjoy a diversity of local sightseeing tours, teeming with fascinating highlights linked to the city’s mega events at the end of the year, including the Macao Light Festival 2021 and the Light up Macao Drone Gala.
“Stay, Dine and See Macao” emphasises Macao’s “tourism +” initiatives, so that residents can enjoy a rich tourist experience in the city, aiming to spur rises in domestic demand and spending in communities for the gradual revival of tourism and related industries. The programme, which was launched in April, runs until 31 December this year.
The new itineraries were planned with themes related to the Macao Light Festival 2021, Light up Macao Drone Gala, Macau Food Festival, Macau Grand Prix, the “Arraial na Ervanários” community activity, and an activity titled “A journey that purifies the mind”. Aside from the opportunity to explore the city’s signature events, the itineraries offer a mix of sightseeing and interactive experiences, with different departing days on offer.
The six new itineraries were launched in mid-November and have been very well received by residents. The new themed tours add to the more than 10 itineraries available since September.
Every Macao resident is entitled to a MOP280 subsidy for one tour and is granted one MOP200 subsidy for a staycation under the programme. The cost of each hotel room can be subsidised to a maximum of MOP400, or the equivalent of the amount for two residents.
Interested residents can sign up by contacting travel agencies participating in the programme or via information counters located at six local hotels and integrated resorts. Visitors are also welcomed to join, upon paying the original price of the local tours. For further details about the “Stay, Dine and See Macao” please visit: https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/.
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Six new tours were launched in mid-November as part of the “Stay, Dine and See Macao” programme 
The itineraries have been very well received by residents 
The AR application introduced at the “Arraial na Ervanários” activity offers a fun experience to participants (Photo courtesy of the Macao SAR Government Information Bureau)