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MGTO’s new seminar further familiarizes tourism personnel with Muslim customers
MACAU, February 27 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized the “Enhancing the Awareness of the Tourism Industry About Muslim Customers Seminar” today (27 February) to help tourism-related personnel grow their knowledge and skills of...

Artistic echoes from Venice to Macao “Above Zobeide” opens on Friday in Macao
MACAU, March 3 - Organised by the Macao Museum of Art, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, “Above Zobeide – Art from Macao at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia” will be inaugurated on 7 March at 6:30pm...

Macao Government Tourism Office Launches "Experience Macao Limited Edition" International Limited Experience Campaign
Macao, China, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) officially launched the "Experience Macao Limited Edition" International campaign on August 26 at 11 AM Beijing time, during an online press conference....

MGTO taps into Southeast Asia market at international travel fair in Indonesia
MACAU, February 25 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the travel trade participated in ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia in the latter half of February where the Office set up a mega Macao Pavilion to showcase Macao’s...

UM students’ graduation project tells stories of Macao
MACAU, February 27 - Fourth-year students from the Department of Communication of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at the University of Macau (UM) have published their graduation project, UM Bridges Fall 2024—Citopia. The publication features...

Macao Orchestra presents the concerts “Unforgettable Melodies at the Ruins of St. Paul’s” in cooperation with local choirs on Christmas day to celebrate the festivity with music aficionados
MACAU, December 18 - The Macao Orchestra presents the concerts “Unforgettable Melodies at the Ruins of St. Paul’s” on 25 December, at the Ruins of St. Paul’s, at 6pm and 7pm, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese...

Full support given to Macao family affected by gas explosion in Taiwan region
MACAU, February 14 - Staff from Macao’s tourism crisis assistance team, accompanied by Macau Red Cross staff, have established contact with the Macao family involved in the recent gas explosion incident in Taichung City, Taiwan region, to...
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[Three “Debuts”] Over 100 “Premium Goods” from “Macao Ideas” Now Available in Local Residential Area and Major Supermarket, Bridging Online and Offline Sales Channels
MACAU, February 20 - Hosted by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), the “Macao Premium Goods” Exhibition and Sales Campaign by Macao Ideas x Grand Mart will last for eight consecutive days starting today (20), and ten Macao...

“Macao・Creative City of Gastronomy” 2024 work meeting is held yesterday (5 December)
MACAU, December 6 - The “Macao・Creative City of Gastronomy” work meeting convened yesterday (5 December). Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) updated attendees on the situation of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Representatives of...

Cultural Affairs Bureau continues to call for exhibitors for the Macao Pavilion at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART)
MACAU, February 18 - Due to the enthusiastic response of the participation of local film and TV production entities in the “Macao Pavilion” at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) in the open call for 2025, the Cultural Affairs...

“Macao Cultural Heritage Trails” webpage launched to share historical and cultural resources for an enriched tourist experience
MACAU, December 12 - The Cultural Affairs Bureau has officially launched the “Macao Cultural Heritage Trails” webpage (www.culturalheritage.mo/en/plans) to effectively share Macao’s historical and cultural resources and provide residents and...

2025 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races to be held in May
MACAU, February 17 - The 2025 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races, organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China (DBAMC), and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the...

“Macao Outdoor Performance Venue” starts its operation on a trial basis
MACAU, December 7 - In order to support Macao’s “1+4” appropriate economic diversification strategy and build Macao into a “City of Performing Arts”, the SAR Government built the provisional “Macao Outdoor Performance Venue” to host large-scale...

Melco leads with the most Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide
MACAU, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melco Resorts & Entertainment announces its achievements in the newly released 2025 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), further excelling this year in its lead among integrated resorts in Asia and topping the...

2025 Sands China Macao International 10K to be held on 16 March
MACAU, February 6 - Organized by the Sports Bureau, Sands China Ltd. and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), the 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K will be held on 16 March. The Organizing Committee held a press conference...

IPIM and the Co-operation Zone Provide a Series of Business Facilitation Services to Assist Macao Enterprises in Completing Nearly 90 Commercial Registrations
MACAU, February 6 - To help Macao enterprises seize business opportunities arising from the development of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin, Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special...

Call for proposals by local parade groups for the “2025 Macao International Parade” Applications open from 5 February
MACAU, February 5 - Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the “2025 Macao International Parade” will be held on 23 March 2024 (Sunday). IC is now inviting all registered local associations, schools, institutes...

Participate in " Experience Macao Limited Edition " and Win an Exclusive Macao Travel Experience
Macao, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To showcase Macao's rich tourism resources and unique cultural charm, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) officially launched the International limited experience campaign " Experience Macao Limited...

MGTO showcases Macao at FITUR unveiling this year’s stronger promotional focus in Europe
MACAU, January 24 - The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) expanded the promotion at this year’s FITUR, one of the world’s biggest international tourism trade fairs, running from January 22 until 26 in Madrid, Spain. During and beyond the...

MGTO continuously deepens “tourism +” integration and advances diverse tourism strengths with travel trade
MACAU, January 23 - Capitalizing on the city’s competitive strengths and the series of favorable measures implemented by the Central Government for Macao, along with the concerted effort in the society, Macao’s tourism industry continues to fare...