Seaport flags record mass revenue in Macau, warns of 2026 deceleration

Macau's casinos posted the strongest mass-market gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth in the first quarter of 2026 since the third quarter of 2024, though industry margins

Hotels focus on efficiency as Golden Week demand expected to rise

Macau hotels are turning to internal efficiency measures to remain competitive during the upcoming Golden Week holiday, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive up

Sands China promotes local tourism at Madrid roadshow

Sands China Ltd. participated in the “Experience Macao Roadshow in Madrid” from April 17 to 21, showcasing the city’s diverse tourism offerings as part of a broader promotional

MGM showcases tech-driven cultural tourism at Madrid ‘Experience Macao’ roadshow

MGM participated in the “Experience Macao” roadshow in Madrid from April 17 to 21, supporting the Macao SAR Government’s efforts to expand international tourism markets, particularly in Portuguese-

MICE sector calls for more high-end international events

Macau's meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector recorded strong growth last year, with industry representatives calling for further efforts to attract more high-quality international events to strengthen

China’s industrial economy up 6.1% in Q1

China's industrial and IT economy surged ahead in the first quarter of 2026, with added value from industries above designated size climbing 6.1% year-on-year. Vice Minister

IPIM: Sam Hou Fai’s Portugal–Spain tour expected to spur new investment, partnerships

The current official tour of Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai through Portugal and Spain is expected to generate new investment prospects and business partnerships, according

MGM executives hold high-level Beijing talks on tourism

Bill Hornbuckle, chief executive and president of MGM Resorts International, and other senior MGM China executives recently met with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, alongside Xu

Open House Macau to return in 2026 with architecture-focused festival

Open House Macau (OHM) will return in 2026, with the next edition scheduled for November 7–8 under the theme “Architectural Dialogues,” organizers announced. The annual event

MGM to showcase banquet services and new event venue at open house

MGM is hosting the “2026 MGM Events and Celebrations Open House” media tour over three days, showcasing its banquet facilities at MGM Macau and MGM Cotai. The event

Indian consulate plans to expand services in Macau, says consul general

Consul General Rajesh N. Naik The Consulate General of India in Hong Kong and Macau plans to expand its range of services in Macau as part of

Melco employees take part in National Security Education Exhibition visits

Melco Resorts & Entertainment senior executives and management members, led by chief advisor Kent Wong, attended the opening day of the annual National Security Education Exhibition last week.

MGM Hosts Songkran gala as Thai visitor market continues to grow

MGM hosted its fourth “Amazing Songkran in Macau” gala dinner at MGM Cotai last week, bringing together more than 250 Thai guests as part of its ongoing efforts

Macau suppliers pivot to Southeast Asia as Middle East tensions triple shipping times

Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East has tripled delivery times for European imports to Macau, forcing local suppliers to accelerate a shift toward Southeast Asian markets

Sands China organises staff visit to 2026 National Security Education Exhibition

Sands China Ltd. organised 50 management team members to visit the 2026 National Security Education Exhibition Thursday at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex in

PM Carney witnesses CCIP launch as Canada expands Indo-Pacific trade push

Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing the Canadian Chambers of the Indo-Pacific (CCIP) during a virtual ceremony held yesterday. The

Analysts trim gaming forecast as weekly revenue softens on low win rates

The gaming sector saw a slight week-on-week slowdown in daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) in early April, with analysts attributing the softness mainly to unusually low win

Luxury retailers eye 30–40% May Day Golden Week sales jump

A recent strengthening of the renminbi has revived mainland tourists’ appetite for luxury shopping in Macau, with high-end retailers expecting a strong boost in business during the upcoming May

Singapore’s Burnt Ends returns to MGM for three-day pop-up at Grill 58

MGM is continuing its “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series by welcoming back Chef Dave Pynt, chef-owner of Singapore’s acclaimed Burnt Ends, for a three-day pop-up at Grill

MUST GROW 2026 graduation exhibition opens

The “MUST GROW 2026 Graduation Exhibition”, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), opened yesterday at the university’s

Macau-Hengqin Art Fair draws 46,000 visitors

This year’s Macau-Hengqin Art Fair drew more than 46,000 visitors over four days, organizers said, as the event wrapped up on Sunday at the Hengqin Culture

Business group calls for up to MOP800,000 renovation subsidy to tackle vacancy

A local business association is calling on the government to introduce renovation subsidies of up to MOP800,000 to help address rising shop vacancies in the NAPE

Poly MGM Museum advances silk road cultural exchange with new partnerships

The Poly MGM Museum held its 2026 Silk Roads cultural exchange program on April 11, bringing together more than 500 museum professionals and cultural officials from China and

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 to be held at Wynn properties on Jul. 28

Asia’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will return to Macau for its 2026 awards ceremony, taking place at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. The event, scheduled

Analysts: EBITDA grows 7-8% in Q1 despite margin pressures

Macau's casinos posted first-quarter EBITDA growth of 7% to 8% year-on-year, trailing the city’s 14.3% gross gaming revenue (GGR) surge due to unfavorable VIP-to-mass player

CGN launches nuclear safety campaign in Macau

China General Nuclear Power Group, the nation’s largest domestic nuclear power operator, launched its Nuclear Safety Publicity Campaign in Macau last week – marking the

Grand Coloane Resort to host Indian heritage event in cultural collaboration

Grand Coloane Resort will stage a themed cultural dining event, “Echoes of India · Taste of Tradition,” on April 18, offering guests an immersive showcase of Indian cuisine,

Over 58,000 residents collect vouchers in spending drive

Over 58,000 residents have collected discounts at more than 100 designated locations across the city, as Macau rolls out a new 10-week government-backed consumption drive aimed

China car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock 

China's exports of passenger cars accelerated in March, an industry association said Friday, as Chinese automakers stepped up their push to grow overseas markets. Passenger

Studio City launches Thailand-themed buffet at Spotlight restaurant

Studio City Macau has launched a new themed dining experience, “The World on A Plate – The Taste of Thailand Buffet,” at its Spotlight restaurant, running through May

MGM China donates MOP300,000 to Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop

MGM China has reaffirmed its commitment to community welfare by donating to the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop for the 14th consecutive year, supporting its food

MUST inaugurates Sino-Luso joint laboratory for Optoelectronics

The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) inaugurated its Sino-Luso joint laboratory for Optoelectronics yesterday. The event at the MUST Campus in Taipa also

DSAL and Galaxy launch new training program

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has partnered with Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) to launch the “GEG Elite Development Programme (Hotel Operations)”, a 30-month initiative designed

Artyzen celebrates Songkran with poolside dinner buffet

Artyzen Hotels and Resorts is celebrating the traditional Thai New Year (Songkran) with a special poolside dinner buffet. In Songkran, water symbolizes blessings and joyful beginnings, and so Artyzen

MGM presents HAHALULU x MGM Trend Art Exhibition

From this month until the end of August, MGM brings the popular Eastern, trendy art IP HAHALULU to Macau for the very first time. In partnership with One Central

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