Macau

Travelling from Hong Kong to Macao can be a drag. If everything goes according to plan, the ferry crossing between two of Asia’s premier destinations can be done, in theory, in 55 minutes.

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…

The Chinese tourist market in Portugal experienced steady growth this year. This growth is one of the reasons behind the importance of this year’s congress of the Portuguese Association of…

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,…

AirAsia, is continuing its network expansion by introducing Macao to Johor Bahru, Malaysia starting 28 November 2017.  The new Macao-Johor Bahru route with daily direct flights will…

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…

AirAsia will introduce an Airbus A330 aircraft on two routes this month, marking the first time the short-haul low-cost carrier has utilised large, twin-aisle large aircraft. From 19…

Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017) Who? Flydubai Why? New…

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…

Pakistan gets new pilgrimmage flights Where? Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to Multan (Pakistan) When? Four times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Saudi Arabian Airlines Why? Trade and…

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),…

Travel agents can improve customer service and differentiate themselves from their competitors by selling more airline ancillary products, delegates at Travelport’s annual customer…

The so-called “disruptors” of the travel industry, such as Airbnb and Uber, are actually enabling the travel industry to expand and attract more customers, a senior Travelport executive has…

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 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…

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…

Macau received 30.7 million visitors in 2015, 2.6% down year-on-year, according to the press release by the region's Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). There was a small monthly…

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…

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 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…