“Experience Macao Unlimited” launched
The tourism promotion jointly organized by Macau Leisure and Travel Service Innovation Association and Macau Pass and "Infinite Fun in Macau" product launch for Travel Pass for international…
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Galaxy Macau holds Macau’s very first large-scale paper sculpture exhibition
Galaxy Macau joins hands with celebrated Chinese paper sculptor Wen Qiuwen to present Macau's very first large-scale paper sculpture exhibition—a captivating experience for locals and…
MGTO launches ‘Buy One Get One Free’ offer
Upon the loosening of anti-epidemic measures, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has put forth a promotional campaign with Air Macau to entice foreign tourists to visit the city after…
Japan restricts China, Hong Kong & Macao arrivals from 30 December
Japan has decided to restrict arrivals from China or those who have been in China in the previous 7 days, effective December 30, 2022.
Sands China’s Cotai Expo holds Macao’s first carbon neutral exhibition
Macao's first carbon neutral exhibition, the 2022 MIECF (Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition), was held from Dec. 9-11 at The Venetian Macao's Cotai Expo,…
Recovery with ‘Local Focus, Global Vision’ blueprint
Trip.com Group recently held its 2022 Global Partner Summit in Macao, with tourism boards, international airlines, hotel groups and industry representatives from across the travel industry…
Macau resumes quarantine free travel with mainland China
Macau’s government said people could enter the neighbouring mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai without quarantine
Macau closes all casinos as it goes on new COVID-19 lockdown
All "industries and commercial companies and venues in Macau" will remain suspended from Monday, July 11 until July 18"
Macau closes all casinos as it goes on new COVID-19 lockdown
Macau to lower quarantine period for Hong Kong and Taiwan travellers
The Macau government announced that the quarantine period for those entering from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other foreign regions will be shortened to 10 days of medical observation
Macau cancels international flights for 14 days
Macau has cancelled all international flights and all inbound travellers outside of China for 14 days ending 23 January
Trip.com holds 2021 Global Partner Summit in Macao
Trip.com Group held its 2021 Global Partner Summit in Macao with the theme of “Forward Together”
Stay, Dine and See Macao! Local tours resume operations
As the pandemic situation moves towards stability in Macao, operation of the local tours has resumed now and interested individuals can sign up for the tours through travel agencies under…
These are tourist destinations most impacted by the pandemic
Flight deal experts, Next Vacay, reveals the destinations that need our help the most as they go on a journey working with locals to highlight the devastating effect the pandemic has had
Macao unveils maiden e-learning programme for Indian travel agents
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) India has launched the Macao Specialist Programme for travel agents
Submissions for 2020 PATA Gold Awards now open
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has opened its 2020 PATA Gold Awards for submissions with several new categories. Submissions must be filed with the association on or before…
False alarm: 7,000 people on Costa Smeralda relieved after suspected passenger doesn’t have coronavirus
Italy health officials have confirmed that the Chinese couple that caused a massive quarantine of everyone on board the Costa Smeralda do not have the feared coronavirus.
Macao celebrates 20th anniversary in Mumbai
Macao is fast becoming Asia’s favourite city, best known for being the city of duality and blended mix of Portuguese and Chinese culture. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the…
Macao unfolds glittery journey with light festival
Organised by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and co-organised by Municipal Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau, 'Macao Light Festival 2019 – Explore the…
Hertz appoints GSAs for four countries
Hertz Asia-Pacific has appointed Discover the World (DTW) as its general sales agent (GSA) for Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. First Marketing has also been appointed as the GSA for Macau.…
World’s most disruptive sports tourism start-ups meet in Macau
The growing sports tourism sector took centre stage at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR with the first 'SPORTSTECH' edition of the UN World Tourism Organisation’s Tourism…
WebBeds’ Indonesian campaign to boost Macao travel
WebBeds, B2B accommodation provider, has penned a major new agreement to promote Macao to the travel trade in Indonesia, as part of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) efforts…
Egg tarts are set to become an Indian favourite
A usual extension of a work or leisure trip to Hong Kong, Macau has been basking in its glorious shadow for all these years. But it is not too far behind in setting its own identity as a…
High speed rail to boost MICE tourism in Macau
With the recent launch of the high speed rail and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HKZMB) Macau further strengthens its place as a relatively cheaper and convenient destination for…
Cebu Pacific adds direct flights between Cebu and Macau
Philippine-based airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), continues to grow its hubs with the announcement of a new route linking Cebu City to Macau.
Hong Kong Airlines adds Macao to network with new TurboJET codeshare
Hong Kong Airlines has announced the addition of Macao to its growing network, through a codeshare agreement with high-speed ferry services company, TurboJET.
Pair of aces: Klook double down on USD$60 million investment
With news of Klook’s successful round of series C funding, coming at the end of last year, where the in-destination platform secured US$60 million (the largest deal of its kind) to expand…
Strip off: Las Vegas vs Macau infographic
When you think about going ‘all-in’ your first thought is probably Las Vegas as the capital of the casino world. Las Vegas is an entertainment packed city, perfect for those who want to…
Macau – Phuket : AirAsia launch nightspot connection
AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Macau - Phuket yesterday, a new route which marks AirAsia’s seventh destination to Macao. Macau - Phuket flight FD625, operated by Thai AirAsia,…
World’s top chef to star at the Morpheus Hotel in City of Dreams in Macao
Macao's premier integrated resort is teaming up with one of the world's most celebrated chefs for a global culinary first, as City of Dreams announced that it will collaborate with the…
Top of the class: Sands China’s quest for leaders
Sands China Ltd. celebrated its first group of team members to graduate from the innovative Sands China International Strategic Leadership Programme for Integrated Resorts with a Nov. 17…
Q&A with Janet McNab:The Macao based MD who is always up for a good challenge
The managing director of Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel and The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central talks shop with Travel Daily.
GEG rolls out WeChat pay in Macau
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) launches a partnership with ICBC (Macau) and WeChat, making it the first hospitality and entertainment group in Macau to accept WeChat pay throughout its…
AsBAA applauds Macau government’s policy shift
AsBAA, Asia’s non-profit representative trade body for business and general aviation, took a lead at the Macau Business Aviation Exhibition (MBAE2017) with announcements that there will be…
Soda Panda’s guide to Macau’s hidden gems
Guests of Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central can discover the unique charms of Macao more than ever before. Sheraton Grand Macao is partnering with a talented team of local artists…
AirAsia brings the party to paradise
AirAsia’s newest route lets citizens of Macao and Mainland travel directly to Thailand’s paradise island of Phuket, flying daily and direct from Macao to Phuket starting this January 8,…
Sands China wins Gold Awards at PATA 2017
Sands China Ltd received two Gold Awards at the prestigious 2017 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards.
The two awards, received in the Corporate Environmental Programme…
The Hotelier Awards 2017 Asia Finalists Announced
The Hotelier Awards, the annual awards recognising individuals’ professional excellence across the hospitality sector in Asia, have today announced the 2017 finalists.
Now in their…
The Parisian Macao’s Le Buffet Wins ‘Best Macau Casual Dining Restaurant’ Award
The Parisian Macao’s Le Buffet restaurant has won the Best Macau Casual Dining Restaurant award at the Hong Kong Restaurant Interior Design Awards 2017 (HKRIDA), held in Hong Kong.
Part…
MGTO launches a new website devoted to Macao’s gastronomy
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has launched a gastronomy-focused website highlighting Macao’s foodie credentials.
The website is a source of information for those interested…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Macau’s casino recovery continues
Macau's gaming industry continues to rebound strongly, following the significant declines experienced over the last two years.
According to the latest data from Macau’s Gaming…
Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more
Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka
Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Gulf Air
Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…
Macau exceeds 30 million visitors, but mainland market stagnates
Macau welcomed more visitors last year, despite the fact that arrivals from mainland China remained almost flat.
According to the full-year data from the Macao Government Tourism…
Macau gaming rebound in full swing
The recovery of Macau's lucrative gaming sector is now in full swing, after the city's casino revenues increased for a fifth consecutive month.
Gaming revenues had fallen for 26…
SkyTeam lures Chinese corporate flyers
SkyTeam has created a new programme aimed at attracting more Chinese corporate customers.
The new 'SkyTeam China Corporate Connection' product, which the alliance says is "fully…
Silversea targets Chinese cruise market with major deal
Silversea has signed an exclusive partnership with the Plateno Group to promote its global cruises in China.
The agreement will see the Chinese hospitality company market and sell…
Two of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language
The words "Thank You" have more power than you can imagine. They have the power to heal, the power to give hope and the power of change. Here in the US, we devote an entire day to these…
Conrad Macao turns pink for breast cancer awareness
Conrad Macao Cotai Central will turn pink next month in support of breast cancer awareness and research.
Under the ‘Pink Inspired 2016’ campaign, the hotel’s façade will turn pink…
Wynn takes gamble on new Macau resort
Steve Wynn, the US gaming giant, is preparing to launch his most expensive resort project to date.
The US$4.2 billion Wynn Palace will officially open on Monday (22 August 2016),…
VIP gaming slump hits MGM China
The continued downturn in Macau's gaming sector has led to a sharp drop in revenues for MGM China.
Releasing its results for the first six months of 2016, the company revealed that…
Opening date revealed for Macau’s new Parisian resort
Sands China, the Macanese subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands, has confirmed that its new French-themed integrated resort, the Parisian Macao, will open its doors on 13 September 2016.
The new…
Macau embraces French flair for its latest mega-resort
It already allows guests to take gondola rides along an indoor Venetian canal, and soon, in its latest journey into European kitsch, Las Vegas Sands will offer visitors to Macau the chance…
Macau lures culture seekers with Taipa Village
Macau is aiming to diversify its tourist offerings with the launch of a new campaign to promote the historic Taipa area of the city.
The new 'Taipa Village - Authentic Macau' tourism…
Macau partners Travelport to increase tourist traffic
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has formed a new marketing partnership with Travelport, aimed at driving more visitors to the city.
Under the agreement, Macau will push…
重庆富力假日酒店正式开业
2016年3月1日，全球领先的国际酒店管理集团洲际酒店集团今日宣布重庆富力假日酒店正式开业。
重庆富力假日酒店是广州富力地产（重庆）有限公司投资，由洲际酒店集团以假日酒店品牌进行管理，重庆富力假日酒店旨在以卓越周到的服务满足商旅人士的需求，并以舒适、休闲的环境和氛围为顾客提供放松自我、释放身心的理想居庭。…
Sheraton Macao becomes ‘Grand’ hotel
Starwood has revealed that its Sheraton hotel in Macau has become part of its new Sheraton Grand portfolio.
The 3,896-room Sheraton Macao Hotel Cotai Central, which became the world's…
印尼再对84个国家民众开放免签
近日，印尼对84个国家的民众开放免签政策，澳大利亚包括在内。
据Antara新闻社报道，印尼政府官员表示，本周将有84个国家加入免签框架里。
澳大利亚是印尼最大的国际客源地，这次也被加入到了免签 框架里，一同加入的还有巴西、孟加拉国、巴基斯坦和乌克兰。
据报道，一开始以色列也在其列里，不过之后被否决了。…
Starwood opens first St Regis in Macau
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has brought its luxury St Regis brand to Macau, as part of the Sands China's integrated resort complex.
The new St Regis Macao Cotai Central becomes the…
AirAsia launches four routes from Pattaya
AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard.
On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…
航空公司快讯
西藏航空：新开3条航线
西藏航空日前表示，将新开通拉萨—兰州—石家庄、昌都—重庆—天津和重庆—济南３条航线。其中，拉萨—兰州—石家庄航线每周一、三、五、日执飞，其他４条航线每日一班。届时，西藏航空航线将达到31条。
东航：新增北京－昆明航线…
Eiffel Tower rises in Macau
Structural work on a replica of the Eiffel Tower has been completed in Macau.
The new monument forms part of The Parisian Macao, a new French-themed resort being developed by Sands…
AirAsia expands international links from Pattaya
AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore.
Following the launch of…
阜阳万达嘉华酒店已正式开业
万达酒店度假村集团本月29日在安徽阜阳新开了阜阳万达嘉华酒店。
阜阳万达嘉华酒店位于阜阳市新商务中心，毗邻大型综合购物中心阜阳万达广场，离阜阳西关机场8公里。…
MGM to bring Nikkei restaurant to Macau
MGM China has announced the first restaurant for its new integrated resort in Macau, MGM Cotai.
The new outlet, AJI, will offer the city's first taste of Nikkei cuisine - a fusion of…
江西航空10月投入运营
今年10月，江西航空将正式投入运营。
由厦门航空控股60%的江西航空，将以南昌为基地，以一家低成本航空公司的身份运营。
该航空拥有一支单走道波音737飞机的机队，将以南昌昌北国际机场为基地。…
Marriott moves into Macau as Galaxy grows
Marriott International has launched its first two hotels in Macau, as part of the expansion of the Galaxy Macau integrated resort.
The new Ritz-Carlton Macau is an all-suite hotel…
Macau commands Asia’s highest hotel rates – study
Macau has emerged as the destination with highest hotel rates in Asia Pacific, according to a new report.
The HRS Hotel Price Radar for the first quarter of 2015 found that Macau…
Gaming slump hits Macau integrated resorts
Macau’s major integrated resorts experienced a sharp decline in gaming revenues in the first quarter of 2015.
Casinos contribute approximately 85% of total revenues at Macau’s…
Gaming decline hits Galaxy Macau profits
Macau's Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) experienced a sharp drop in revenues and profits in the first quarter of 2015, as income from the company’s casinos declined.
The group, which…
MGM secures US$3bn credit for Macau project
MGM China has agreed a new credit facility that will enable the company to continue with plans to develop its new integrated resort on Macau's Cotai Strip.
The group has confirmed a…
Marriott prepares for double debut in Macau
Marriott International has opened bookings for its two new luxury hotels in Macau.
The new JW Marriott Macau and Ritz-Carlton Macau are both set to open in 27 May 2015, as part of the…
St Regis to add seventh hotel in China
Starwood's luxury brand St Regis will launch its seventh hotel in Greater China this year.
The St Regis Macao Cotai Central is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2014,…
Galaxy Macau doubles in size with US$5.5bn expansion
Galaxy Macau will double in size following an investment of HK$43 billion (US$5.5bn) in two new developments.
Boosting the integrated resort’s footprint to 1.1 million square metres, the…
Macau opens new tourism office in India
The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will open a new representative office in India this month.
Following a representative recruitment drive launched in 2014, MGTO selected VFS…
St Regis rises in Macau
Sands China and Starwood have reached a major milestone in the development of the first ever St Regis hotel in Macau.
The project recently celebrated its 'topping out', as the new…
New role-play park to open in Macau
A new attraction will open in Macau next year, which is being billed as Asia's first 'live action role-play ' theme park.
Covering more than 9,000m² at the Sands Cotai Central resort…
High-roller slump hits MGM China
A sharp decline in VIP gaming revenues has impacted the performance of MGM China in the third quarter of 2014.
The hotel and casino company revealed that its VIP table games revenue…
Macau hotel buys world’s biggest Rolls-Royce fleet
A new luxury hotel in Macau has placed the world's largest order for Rolls-Royce Phantoms.
The deal for 30 'extended wheelbase' Phantoms by the Louis XIII hotel in Macau represents…
HMH Group meets IPIM
Laurent A Voivenel, CEO of HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings recently met with Jackson Chang, president of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) to explore business…
江苏将举办运河旅游节
近日，江苏省政府下发的《关于全面构建“畅游江苏”体系促进旅游业改革发展的实施意见》中透露，江苏将以京杭大运河申遗成功为契机，大力发展运河沿线旅游，打造世界级运河旅游产品，并创办运河旅游节。不过，选哪天举办江苏运河旅游节还没定，江苏省旅游部门表示，欢迎大家提意见。…
Gaming revenues surge in Macau through H1
Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited (CEG) has reported strong financial growth this year, driven by strong growth in Macau’s mass market gaming market.
Group revenues increased 25%…
移动应用平台推动旅游业发展
移动互联网的迅速崛起再次掀起了各行业创新营销的新风暴，以移动互联网线上推广带动线下市场的增长已经成为各行业未来发展的主要趋势。近年来，我国智能手机终端客户端的用户越来越多，人们上网不再依赖电脑，甚至网上购物等交易活动都可以用移动客户端来实现，这意味着移动互联网将成为未来人们进行商务活动的主要方式。如今旅游行业入驻移动互联网比比皆是，看中的正是移动互联网覆盖面极广的市场。…
Casino revenues drive Galaxy growth in 2013
Macau resort and casino operator, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), achieved a sharp rise in profits in 2013, driven by its gaming operations.
The company, which operates the Galaxy…
Open skies between Macau and Taiwan
The aviation authorities in Macau and Taiwan have signed a new Air Services Agreement (ASA), offering unlimited capacity on routes between the two territories.
The new deal, which has…
2013洛杉矶游客破纪录 中国游客增21%
据美国中文网报道，洛杉矶旅游会展局(Los Angeles Tourism &Convention Board)在当地时间1月6日宣布，2013年前往洛杉矶的游客数量达到4220万人，打破了历史纪录。这一数据比2012年增长了2%，其中来自中国的游客比2012年增长了21%。…
David Beckham to develop resort concepts in Asia
Las Vegas Sands has entered into a new partnership with David Beckham, which will see the former England footballer develop new a new range of entertainment offerings for the company's…
Ice World event opens in Macau
The Venetian Macao has launched its annual Ice World festival, in tandem with animation company DreamWorks.
The integrated resort has invited ice artists from northern Chinese city of…
China boosts MGM performance
MGM Resorts International saw a strong improvement in its financial results in the third quarter of the year, driven by the strength of its Chinese operations.
The company, which…
配合亚洲市场需求 丽星邮轮度身订造全新邮轮
丽星邮轮日前宣布订造一艘总排水量约15万吨的全新邮轮，以配合亚洲市场的增长需求。这艘拥有超过1600间客舱的邮轮建成后,将成为全年以亚洲为母港的最大邮轮，也将是丽星邮轮品牌下最大的邮轮。…
澳门酒店挖掘高端定制旅游市场 打造奢华体验
高端定制旅游成为近年来旅游市场发展最迅速的板块，高端定制旅游在今年十一假期火爆异常。由于受《旅游法》影响，市场上旅游产品回归旅游本质，追求高品质的自由行成了旅客的首选，旅游者对自己的出游方式和消费理念提出了更高的要求。而旅行服务提供者也在不断丰富自己的产品线。于是，为旅游者量身定制的个性化旅游行程的专业服务应运而生。…
Shun Tak unveils new hotel company
Shun Tak Holdings, Stanley Ho's Hong Kong-based transport and leisure conglomerate, has announced the launch of Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG) - its first branded hotel management…
DreamWorks launches at Sands Macau
The Sands Cotai Central integrated resort in Macau is now home to a major new attraction, the 'DreamWorks Experience'.
Launched on 1 July 2013, the new family attraction follows a…
Sands China to recycle 100 tonnes of hotel soap
Sands China, which operates The Venetian Macao and Sands Cotai Central integrated resorts, is planning to recycle 100 tonnes of hotel soap in the next 12 months.
In partnership with…
Macau confident of tourism growth
Macau’s new tourism director is confident international tourism numbers into the region will increase despite a dip in long-haul travel for Brits earlier this year.
Speaking in…
2012 a record year for Asia Pacific tourism
The Asia Pacific region saw a record number of international visitor arrivals in 2012, according to the latest full-year data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
The region…
2,000 more room open at Sheraton Macao
The Sheraton Macao Hotel has celebrated the opening of its second tower, the Earth Tower, adding 2,067 more rooms to the property.
The new additions take the hotel's total inventory to…
Hotel performance dips in Pearl River Delta
Hotels in the Pearl River Delta region experienced declines in terms of revenue per available room (revPAR) in October.
According to the latest data from STR Global, provided exclusively to…
Venetian Macao launches ‘Winter in Venice’
The Venetian Macao launched a new festive season of attractions this week, called 'Winter in Venice'.
Running from now until 13 January 2013, the integrated resort will play host to a range…
Garuda adds Pearl River Delta port check-in service
Garuda Indonesia has launched a new check-in service at five ports in the Pearl River Delta.
Passengers on Garuda flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) can now check-in at…
Venetian Macao hits MICE milestone
For the first time since its 2007 opening, the Venetian Macao’s main exhibition centre, the CotaiExpo, has hosted one million visitors in the first 10 months of a year.
The record figure…
MGM to develop US$2.5bn resort in Macau
MGM Resorts International has received permission to develop a new US$2.5 billion gaming resort on Macau's Cotai Strip.
Through its 51%-owned subsidiary, MGM China , the company will create…
World’s largest Sheraton opens in Macau
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its largest hotel - the 3,896-room Sheraton Macao Hotel Cotai Central.
Consisting of two towers overlooking the Cotai Strip, the new hotel is also…
Sands Cotai Central set for major expansion
Sands China has announced 20 September 2012 as the opening date for the second phase of its Sands Cotai Central integrated resort.
This second phase will include the launch of the complex's…
Sands China hosts Bangkok roadshow
Sands China showcased the range of facilities offered at the Sands Cotai Macao to the Thai travel trade recently, with a product seminar at Conrad Bangkok.
The event was designed to boost…
THAI Smile takes off
Thai Airways International's (THAI) new regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched its first flight.
The new carrier's first Airbus A320 aircraft took off from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi…
AirAsia Philippines to launch HK, Macau flights
AirAsia Philippines will follow up the recent launch of its international flights with the start of services to Hong Kong and Macau.
Earlier this month, the new low-cost carrier launched…
Hotel rates in Pearl River Delta continue to rise
Hotel rates in four key cities in the Pearl River Delta region continued their upward trajectory in April 2012.
According to the latest data from STR Global, provided exclusively to Travel…
Ice festival returns to Macau
Ice World, Asia’s biggest indoor ice event, returns to the Venetian Macao next month.
Following the inaugural event in 2011, Ice World returns from 19 May to 16 September 2012, transforming…
Galaxy unveils second phase of Macau complex
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEC) has announced its plans for the second phase of its integrated resort, Galaxy Macau.
The next stage of development will almost double the size of Galaxy…
iVenture launches Macau visitor pass
iVenture Card has launched a new travel pass for visitors to Macau.The 'See Macau Pass' allows visitors to the city to choose from a list of offers by tourism operators such as TurboJET and…
PATA welcomes new Chairman
João Manuel Costa Antunes has been introduced as the new Chairman of PATA.
The current Director of the Macau Government Tourist Office (MTGO), Antunes officially took over from out-going…
Macau gaming revenues hit new high
Macau's gaming revenues climbed to a new monthly record of MOP26.85 billion (US$3.3 billion) last month, according to figures released yesterday by the city's Gaming Inspection &…
Tourism Research Centre opens in Macau
The Global Tourism Economy Research Centre opened in Macau on Saturday. The new centre is an independent, non-profit international research body that will aggregate and analyse research from…
Gambling holidays picks pace this Diwali
Gambling attractions at tourist destinations such as Macau, Singapore and Dubai are drawing crowds this Diwali. With the holiday falling mid-week, tourists from the city have been lucky to…
Labour shortage in Macau threatens service standards
A business leader has called on the government to relax strict employment policies in Macau, which is now encountering a labour shortage.
Frederick Yip Wing Fat, President of the…
Green light for Pearl River Delta bridge
Construction of a bridge linking Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China has been given the green light following a legal challenge. China's state news agency, Xinhua reported that a court in…
Macau airport u-turns on negative growth
Budget Airlines opening up across North Asia could be the saving grace for Macau International Airport. Since 2007, the airport has seen a steep decline in air traffic with a downturn in…
Macau targets Indian visitors with expanded offerings
Macau tourism authorities have been told to forget growth and focus on value, if they are to boost numbers of Indian arrivals. Experts said that the destination needs more family-orientated…
Macau advised to target value before growth
Senado Square in Macau offers another side to the famous gaming city
Macau tourism authorities have been told to forget growth and focus on value as they lead the travel industry…
Grand opening for Banyan Tree Macau
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has marked the grand opening of its first Macau hotel. The Banyan Tree Macau, located at the US$2 billion Galaxy Macau integrated resort complex, first…
Banyan Tree debuts in Macau
Banyan Tree made its debut in Macau yesterday with the opening of its new urban resort, located at the US$2 billion Galaxy Macau integrated resort. The Banyan Tree Macau offer 246 suites,…
Macau arrivals up so far this year
Macau has released tourism statistics for the first half of 2011, showing significant growth in arrivals. Data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows total visitor…
New policy to enhance travel between China and SARs
HK will have closer links with Guangdong and Macau
New policy framework for Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau will have a direct impact on the travel and tourism sector. The Chinese…
Macau to welcome world’s largest Holiday Inn
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to open a huge 1,224-room Holiday Inn hotel at the new Sands Cotai Central integrated resort. The franchise deal with Sands China Ltd…
Hilton to launch Conrad in Macau
Hilton Worldwide and Sands China Ltd have announced the signing of a franchise agreement to open the first Conrad hotel in Macau. Comprising 636 rooms, the Conrad Macao, Cotai Strip is…
AirAsia expands ‘Fly-Thru’ service in China
AirAsia has launched a new 'Fly-Thru' service for guests travelling to and from the Pearl River Delta hubs of Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou. The service enables passengers travelling on…
Wynn Macau pays record prices for vases
Wynn Macau has purchased four Chinese porcelain vases for a staggering GBP7.99 million (US$12.8 million) - far exceeding the current world auction record for such items. The items, which…
Hotel Okura Macau marks successful launch
More than 100 VIP guests from Japan, Hong Kong and across the region attended a ceremony on 2 July congratulating Hotel Okura Macau on the success of its opening in May this year. Guests…
Pearl River Delta hotels see surging revPAR
Hotels in the four major cities of the Pearl River Delta saw double-digit gains in terms of revenue per available room (revPAR), when measured in US dollars, in May 2011. According to data…
MGM closes Macau deal
MGM Resorts International has announced that it has closed the private offering to Emerging Corporate Limited - an entity owned indirectly by Ms Pansy Ho, the daughter of Macau casino…
Macau launches Aussie ad campaign
The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is taking to the big screen this month to lure Australians to the Asian gaming city. In its latest advertising campaign, the MGTO will screen a…
iVenture launches Hong Kong visitor pass
iVenture Card has announced the launch of a new visitor pass for Hong Kong. The 'See Hong Kong Pass' is a smart card that allows cash-free entry to more than 15 city attractions, together…
Galaxy Hotel Macau joins Worldhotels
Galaxy Hotel, the soon-to-open 1,500-room hotel at the Galaxy Macau integrated resort, has joined Worldhotels. Scheduled to open on 15 May, the new property will join its sister property,…
Macau tourist office bets on India
The Macau Government Tourist Office had organised a Macau Mini Mart in Mumbai and New Delhi last week as a platform for India's leading travel agents and tour operators to network with their…
Ascott to debut in Macau
Ascott has signed a contract with China Overseas Property Limited to manage the first international brand of serviced residence in Macau. The serviced residence, slated to open in 2014,…
Spring Airlines launches Shanghai-Macau flights
Spring Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier, has launched a new services connecting Shanghai's Pudong International Airport with Macau. The carrier will serve the route daily, using its…
Galaxy Macau to open on 15 May
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) today announced that Galaxy Macau, the integrated destination resort in the Cotai entertainment area, will open on 15 May.
Accommodation at Galaxy Macau…
Macau hits two million arrivals in January
Visitor arrivals to Macau reached 2.08 million in January, up 1.4% year-on-year, according to data released this week by the city's Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The number…
Macau operation boosts Wynn
Wynn Resorts Ltd has reported a fourth quarter net profit of US$114.2 million. The result marked a return to profit for the company, which suffered a loss of US$5.2 million in the same…
Macau arrivals surge 15% in 2010
Macau recorded almost 25 million visitor arrivals last year - an increase of 15% compared to 2009, the Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) said on Wednesday. Visitor numbers hit…
Macau package tour arrivals climb 20%
Macau's package tour arrivals increased by 20.3% year-on-year in April 2010, figures released by the SAR's Statistics and Census Bureau have shown. More than 572,000 package…
Mandarin Oriental to launch Macau luxury residences
Hong Kong, 14 June 2010 - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage 56 luxurious residences and 36 apartments that are located above Mandarin…
Mandarin Oriental Macau introduces spa
Hong Kong, 4 June 2010 - The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Macau offers holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a serene, meditative setting. With the most comprehensive range of wellness,…
Four Seasons unveiled as new Macau landmark
The Four Seasons Hotel Macau has opened on the former Portuguese colony's Cotai Strip, and is set to become a new landmark on the city's waterfront. Leading international interior design…
Jumeirah signs deal for Macau hotel
The Jumeirah Group has signed a management agreement with Shun Tak Holdings Limited to operate a new five-star deluxe hotel in the Cotai area of Macau.
Scheduled for completion in 2013, The…
Las Vegas Sands shelves Macau plans
US gaming hospitality giant, Las Vegas Sands, has put its Macau development plans on hold as it struggles to raise funds for the project, the South China Morning Post has reported. The…
Mobil ratings come to HK & Macau
Hotels in Hong Kong and Macau to receive official Mobil Star Ratings for the first time, when the company's new guide book, 'Mobil Travel Guide: Hong Kong & Macau' is released next…
Geishas available at Crown Macau
For a limited time, the Crown Macau has welcomed four geishas from the famed Matsunoya Geisha House in Tokyo to its signature Sakura dining room in Tenmasa. They will be available to…
Sofitel Macau opens
Accor's latest Chinese property, the Sofitel Macau at Ponte16, has opened its doors on the Macau waterfront. The 408-room property will have a casino attached, and marks the 22nd Sofitel to…
Four Seasons Macau starts taking reservations
The next luxury hotel to open in Macau, the Four Seasons on the Coltai Strip, has begun taking reservations. The 360-room and suite property will open in October 2008.
Galaxy brings Banyan Tree to Macau
At Galaxy mega resort, it will design and operate 254 rooms including 238 suites, 16 floating villas with private pools, cabanas, and spa.
"This partnership with Banyan Tree will strongly…
Venetian Macau sees 10 million visitors
The Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel has welcomed its 10 millionth visitor this week since it opened less than six months ago on August 28 last year.
The lucky visitor from Shanghai received a…
Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, ‘W’ hotels in Macao
Mark Brannigan, Senior Vice President, Asset Management of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels in Asia, spearheaded the selection and negotiations of the management contracts for the three hotels.…
A W in Macau
It will be built within the Macau Studio City complex, situated on Cotai, an area for gaming, entertainment and resort developments.
W Macau Studio City will have 563 guest rooms. It…
Crown Macau soft opens
For those playing the big game, Robert Goldstein, a senior VP for Las Vegas Sands, unloaded 620,000 shares of Macau's top developer's shares for US$77.92 a pop.
Marriott makes major Macau move
The Macau Studio City Marriott Hotel, scheduled to open in 2009joins the massive Macau Studio Complex's 2,300-seat theatre, casino, exhibition centre, 1-million square feet of retail space…
