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【Culminates in splendor】British fireworks company won first prize in 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
MACAU, October 11 - Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest (“the Contest”) culminated in splendor tonight (11 October) with the prize-giving ceremony held. Ten fireworks...
Owner: Macau Government
【Promotions in Indonesia and Malaysia】Experience Macao Mega Sale is unveiled in Putrajaya, Malaysia today (10 October)
MACAU, October 10 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is staging mega tourism promotional events of Experience Macao in Indonesia and Malaysia between 9 and 12 October, vigorously expanding the international visitor markets in Southeast Asia....
Owner: Macau Government
The 2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) to Kick Off in October Focusing on Three Key Sectors: Agriculture, New Energy, and Blue Economy
MACAU, October 10 - The “2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao)” (2nd C-PLPEX), themed “Established in a New Development Landscape, Pioneering New Avenues for Partnership”, will be held from 22 to 25 October 2025...
Owner: Macau Government
【Promotions in Indonesia and Malaysia】Experience Macao Mega Sale is unveiled in Jakarta, Indonesia today (9 October)
MACAU, October 9 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is holding mega tourism promotional events in Indonesia and Malaysia between 9 and 12 October, continuously tapping into the international markets in Southeast Asia. Kicking off in Gandaria...
Owner: Macau Government
【National Day Holiday】 Macao registers 1.14 million visitor arrivals Average daily and single-day visitor arrivals both reach new heights
MACAU, October 9 - The eight-day holiday of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival has come to an end in the Chinese mainland this year. Preliminary figures show that Macao registered 1.144 million visitor arrivals from 1 to 8 October 2025....
Owner: Macau Government
Party Secretary of Foshan University Luo Shaoming visits UTM to deepen cultural and tourism education cooperation in the GBA
MACAU, October 9 - On 16 September 2025, a delegation, led by Professor Luo Shaoming, Secretary of the Party Committee of Foshan University, visited the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and was warmly welcomed by Dr. Max Zhao, Dean of the Faculty...
Owner: Macau Government
Macao Government Services Centre in Avenida de Venceslau de Morais opens today
MACAU, October 6 - The Macao Government Services Centre located on the ground floor of Edifício Mong Son in Avenida de Venceslau de Morais officially opens today (6 October) to provide the public with over 300 services from 24 public departments....
Owner: Macau Government
Macao Week at the China Pavilion, World Expo 2025 Osaka Grandly Opens Showcasing the city’s East-Meets-West Charm and Building a Future of Cultural Exchange
MACAU, October 3 - Organised by the Macao Special Administrative Region (“SAR”) Government, the “Macao Week at the World Expo 2025 Osaka” (“Macao Week”) hosted its opening ceremony this morning (October 3) at the China Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka...
Owner: Macau Government
【Tourism + IP】POP MART MACAO CITYWALK culminates in success
MACAU, October 1 - Jointly presented by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and POP MART, the mega cultural tourism project POP MART MACAO CITYWALK was held smoothly. From 6 June to 21 September, installations of the popular characters Baby...
Owner: Macau Government
【Expand international markets】MGTO and travel trade promote “tourism +” at Japan’s largest travel fair
MACAU, October 4 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) led a delegation of Macao’s travel trade to Aichi Prefecture, Japan for participation in the Tourism Expo Japan 2025 from 25 to 28 September. Branding Macao’s diverse “tourism +” offerings...
Owner: Macau Government
Macao Government Services Centre in Avenida de Venceslau de Morais to commence services on 6 October
MACAU, September 30 - To provide more convenient and higher quality services to the public, the Macao Government Services Centre located in Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n.º 52 will be relocated to the ground floor of Edifício Mong Son in Avenida de...
Owner: Macau Government
Macao Week at the China Pavilion, World Expo 2025 Osaka to be launched on 2 October A multi-dimensional interactive showcase of Macao’s cultural brilliance
MACAU, September 29 - Hosted by the Macao Special Administrative Region (“SAR”) Government, the “Macao Week at the China Pavilion, World Expo 2025 Osaka" (“Macao Week”) will be held from 2 to 4 October 2025. The event is co-organised by the Macao...
Owner: Macau Government
37th Macao International Music Festival grandly inaugurated
MACAU, October 3 - Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the 37th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) was grandly inaugurated at the lobby of the Macao Cultural Centre on 3 October. Under the theme...
Owner: Macau Government
Macao Is Awarded "Best BT-MICE City" Once Again Demonstrating Exhibition Strength Continuously Recognised Globally
MACAU, September 26 - On 25 September, at the TTG Travel Awards 2025 ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, Macao was awarded the title of "Best BT-MICE City." This is the fourth award in the exhibition sector that Macao has received this year, and...
Owner: Macau Government
Travel agencies survey 2024
MACAU, September 26 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that there were 183 travel agencies operating in 2024. Receipts and expenditure of the industry amounted to MOP5.44 billion and MOP5.08 billion respectively,...
Owner: Macau Government
CE: Prosperity of the motherland is strong foundation for Macao’s development
MACAU, October 1 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today said the prosperity of the motherland provides a strong foundation for the development and progress of Macao. As Macao makes headway with its contribution to the development of the...
Owner: Macau Government
7th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries showcases the beauty of Chinese and Lusophone arts through the encounter of diverse cultures
MACAU, September 30 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs...
Owner: Macau Government
MGTO delivers second-phase review study report on Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan
MACAU, September 30 - 【MGTO】Findings of the second-phase review study on the Master Plan Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) commissioned a research institution last year (2024) to conduct the second-phase review study on the Macao Tourism...
Owner: Macau Government
2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon to be held on 7 December
MACAU, September 30 - Organized by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), the 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will take place on 7 December (Sunday)....
Owner: Macau Government
Announcement of medical service arrangements of Macao Union Medical Center for National Day holiday
MACAU, September 30 - In view of the National Day holiday, the outpatient services (including all specialist clinics, the Imagiology Centre, radiation therapy, blood drawing and specimen collection services), the Ambulatory Medical Centre and...
Owner: Macau Government