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MGTO travels to Europe for “Macao Night” in Spain to promote destination’s “tourism + conventions and exhibitions” appeal and expand international visitor source markets
MACAU, October 26 - The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) hosted yesterday (25 October) a “Macao Night” during the 49th Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT) Congress being held in Spain to showcase the “tourism +...

71st Macau Grand Prix Family Carnival opened today
MACAU, November 2 - “Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region – 71st Macau Grand Prix” will be held from November...

Myanmar grants visa-on-arrival to Macao SAR Passport holders
MACAU, November 8 - The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region has received the notification from the Consulate General of the Republic of Union of Myanmar in Hong Kong that holders of the Macao SAR Passport arriving at...
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[Bay Area Fair for Trade in Services] Promoting Macao’s Integration with the Greater Bay Area and Supporting the National High-level Openness
MACAU, November 8 - Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng delivered a video speech at the opening ceremony of the Third Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Fair for Trade in Services today (31 Oct). He emphasised that Macao would seize the...

6th “Encounter in Macao - Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” and “2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival” inaugurated showcasing the glamour of diverse cultures and facilitating international cultural and artistic…
MACAU, October 25 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, with the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs Bureau,...
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[Promoting Multi-venue Event] Over 150 Industry Representatives Attended the “2024 Macao-Hengqin Promotion Seminar (Shanghai)” and Reached a Hundred Business Talks
MACAU, November 7 - Over 150 representatives from the MICE industry associations, event organisers, and businessmen from Macao, Hengqin and Shanghai attended the “2024 Macao-Hengqin Promotion Seminar (Shanghai)” held yesterday (5 Nov) during the...

2024 Guangxi Culture and Tourism Development Conference to Commence Soon
WUZHOU, China, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Guangxi Culture and Tourism Development Conference will be held by Wuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism in Wuzhou from November 12 to 14. The conference, themed "Promoting Wuzhou...

Open call for proposals for operation of the new Macao Cultural and Creative Products Store at Macau International Airport
MACAU, November 5 - The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), in cooperation with Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM), has set up the “Macao Cultural and Creative Products Store” in the restricted area on the...

MGTO releases the video “The Spice of Sustainability” in celebration of Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June
MACAU, June 18 - 【MGTO】“The Spice of Sustainability” 18 June is designated by the United Nations as Sustainable Gastronomy Day. Echoing this international observance, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) specially produced a video titled “The...
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[Two Pavilions Set Up at CIIE] A Delegation of Nearly 80 Macao Enterprises and Institutions Organised by IPIM Explores Business Opportunities in Shanghai
MACAU, November 4 - The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) will organise a delegation to attend the 7th China International Import Expo to be held in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November, and will set up the “Macao and...

【Multi-destination travel to Macao and Zhuhai】MGTO arranges for overseas tourism offices’ representatives in Hong Kong to inspect island resources for international market expansion
MACAU, October 22 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) arranged for a delegation of overseas tourism offices’ representatives based in Hong Kong to pay a familiarization visit to Dong’ao Island and Guishan Island in Zhuhai on 18 and 19...

Sam Hou Fai: Upholding the principle of "One country, two systems" to build Macao a perfect home to live up to the trust and expectations of the Central Government and Macao people
MACAU, November 2 - The sixth-term Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), Mr Sam Hou Fai, said he is deeply honoured with a sense of great responsibility upon receiving his appointment from the Central Government today...

“Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region – 71st Macau Grand Prix” industry cooperation brings strong ticket…
MACAU, November 1 - Macao's annual international sporting event - “Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region –...

Exhibition “Shared Roots and Interconnected Branches: The Importance of National Culture and Sentiment within the Heart of Macao’s Historical Buildings” opens to the public at the Macao Cultural Centre from 31 October
MACAU, October 31 - In order to deepen the public’s understanding of the relationship between Macao’s historical buildings and the country’s historical events, the exhibition “Shared Roots and Interconnected Branches: The Importance of National...

MGTO receives visit from PATA Macau Chapter Student Club and shares experience in events organization
MACAU, October 18 - The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) received today (18 October) a visit from the members of the Student Club of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Macau Chapter. MGTO specially prepared an exchange workshop to...

【International Exchange】MGTO attends 64th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting in Malaysia
MACAU, October 17 - On behalf of Macao, China as a Guest Economy, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) attended the 64th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Working Group...

Cape Verdean Singer Tito Paris Shines at the Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Presents a Fusion of Chinese and Western Music with the Macao Chinese Orchestra
MACAU, October 22 - The concert featuring the renowned Cape Verdean singer Tito Paris and the Macao Chinese Orchestra, as part of the 6th "Encounter in Macao: Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries," will be...

Pay attention to suitable gear and cherish the ecological environment when hiking and going to the countryside in autumn
MACAU, October 25 - As it is now autumn in Macao, the weather has become cool and dry, which is very suitable for the public to do outdoor activities and go to the countryside. Over 10 trails and nature educational facilities managed by the...

Cross-department Efforts Are Made to Jointly Host the“MICE Industry Seminar – Regulations on Personnel Employment and Management”
MACAU, June 30 - On June 26, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Public Security Police Force (CPSP), jointly organised the “MICE Industry Seminar – Regulations on Personnel Employment...

"Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region – 71st Macau Grand Prix" to be held in November
MACAU, October 22 - Macao’s signature annual international sporting event, the “Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative...