NBA eyes expansion beyond Macau with games across China

NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the league’s plans to broaden its footprint in mainland China beyond Macau, signaling a new phase of expansion for the popular basketball league. Speaking at a media roundtable Friday ahead of the Phoenix...

Golf stars lead community event ahead of SJM Macao Open 2025

The “SJM Macao Open 2025 Community Golf Fun Day” was held on Sunday at the Ponte 16 Outdoor Plaza, as organisers promoted wider participation in golf ahead of this week’s tournament. The event, hosted by title sponsor and co-organiser SJM Resorts,...

Trip.com Group and Live Nation Asia Announce Strategic Partnership to Power Concert Travel

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Concert travel is reshaping tourism in Asia, with fans crossing borders and booking trips to see the artists they love. Trip.com Group, a global leader in travel services, and Live Nation Asia, the world's...

Quite the hoop-la: Macao revels in NBA's China return

The Brooklyn Nets take on the Phoenix Suns in the latest edition of the NBA China Games in Macao on Friday. The event shone a global spotlight on the city bright enough to eclipse every other big-ticket event taking place there over the weekend....

Macau logs this year’s 32nd Chikungunya case

Since Macau recorded its first imported case of Chikungunya fever at the end of July, as of yesterday, 24 imported cases and eight local Chikungunya* cases have recorded, bringing the total to 32, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced in special press...

Macao holds flag presentation, volunteer pledge ceremony for National Games

Photo: Xinhua The flag presentation ceremony for the Macao sports delegation participating in China's 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, along with the...

MGM participates in “Experience Macao” Mega Sale across Indonesia and Malaysia

As part of its ongoing strategy to grow its presence in Southeast Asia, MGM is taking part in the four-day “Experience Macao” Mega Sale organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), running from October 9 in Indonesia and Malaysia....

Macau operators to leverage newly proposed Hengqin connectivity to expand revenue sources: analyst

Casino operators in Macau are likely to take advantage of the proposed four new cross-border corridors linking Hengqin with Taipa and Coloane to broaden their income streams and investment reach, said Jennifer Song, senior equity analyst at...

UK wins Macau fireworks contest as Brazil makes debut

The United Kingdom won the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, which closed with a display from Brazil making its debut in the competition, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced on Saturday. MGTO said teams from the...

Hong Kong dispels rumours more checkpoints will open for northbound travel scheme

Hong Kong authorities have dispelled rumours about the potential expansion of a scheme allowing local vehicles to enter mainland China to include more border checkpoints. A spokesman for the Transport Department also said on Sunday that it had...

Global payment firms roll out services to boost convenience, spur tourism

World-leading payment technology companies are joining forces with China's urban transportation systems to advance payment convenience initiatives, making travel smoother for international visitors while energizing local tourism and consumption....

Can social media content creators promote peace through tourism in Israel and Palestine?

As the fra­gile first phase of a new peace deal com­mences in Gaza, Ahmed Abdel Fat­tah pon­ders the poten­tial for social media con­tent cre­at­ors to con­sol­id­ate con­nec­tions and pro­mote peace through tour­ism in Israel and Palestine....

A tourist poses next to the NBA Championship trophy at the Venetian's NBA House in Macau

Macau Debuts World’s First Integrated Resort-Hospital

Macau has unveiled an integrated resort-hospital at Studio City, combining high-end medical services with entertainment in a move aimed at redefining medical tourism. The facility, operated by Hong Kong’s iRad in partnership with Melco Resorts,...

Swinging into Macau

A field of 144 golfers from around the globe will tee off at the SJM Macao Open 2025 from 16 to 19 October, featuring international stars alongside rising regional talents. Now in its 22nd edition, the tournament further cements Macau’s reputation...

Xinhua News | Over 5.5 mln border crossings recorded in Macao during National Day holiday

Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government's Public Security Police Force (CPSP) said that during China's National Day holiday, the Macao SAR recorded more than 5.536 million border crossings, averaging about 692,000 crossings per day....

Over 5.5m border crossings recorded in Macao during National Day holiday

MACAO -- Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government's Public Security Police Force (CPSP) said on Thursday that during China's National Day holiday, which was Oct 1-8 this year, the Macao SAR recorded more than 5.536 million border...

Over 5.5 mln border crossings recorded in Macao during National Day holiday

MACAO, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government's Public Security Police Force (CPSP) said on Thursday that during China's National Day holiday, which was Oct. 1-8 this year, the Macao SAR recorded more than 5.536...

NBA to stage first China Games in Macao since 2019; observers urge learning from Morey incident

Macao SAR government tourism office The National Basketball Association (NBA), one of US' most successful sporting exports, is set to stage two preseason match-ups between the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets at the Venetian Hotel in China's Macao...

Macau average daily arrivals during Oct Golden Week a new record: MGTO

The daily average of visitors to Macau during this year’s eight-day October Golden Week reached the “highest” level on record since official statistics for this holiday break started to be compiled. That is according to a Thursday press release...