IFT hosts seminar for hospitality industry members

The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) and Lausanne Hospitality Consulting co-organized a two-day “Executive Development Programme on Strategic Resilience” for professionals in the hospitality sector. The 18 participants were taught to

Briefs | Gold for gold: China team to visit Macau after Hong Kong

China’s Olympic gold medalists will visit Macau next week, from Monday to Thursday, the government announced. The Sports Bureau (ID) President Pu Weng Kun, said the medalists will visit the

Retail sales fall by 8.7 percent in second quarter

The value of retail sales in the second quarter of 2016 amounted to MOP13.17 billion, down by 8.7 percent year-on-year and by 11.1 percent compared with the revised figure of

Last show on Sunday | Blue Man Group unveils new elements at its gig at The Venetian Macao

Theatrical production company Blue Man Group will present new performance elements in its first tour of Asia, some of which will be introduced in Macau. During Tuesday’s exclusive backstage media tour,

Made in Macao | In the month of ghosts

This is the time of year when the air is permeated with the smell of burning paper and incense – the seventh month of the lunar year in China, commonly

Macao Foundation | Education, culture, sports and leisure accountable for MOP1.8b of subsidies in 2015

Education and research, culture, and sports and leisure activities topped the list of sectors that received funds from the Macao Foundation (FM) during the year of 2015. According to the Foundation’s

Electric buses free to ride for one month

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) said today it will implement a new bus route, E02, for an experimental trial period. Two types of electric buses – one each from TCM and New

Taipa Houses-Museum revitalization project ready by the end of next month

The renovation of the five Taipa Houses-Museum as announced by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, has finally begun. The works are expected to last for approximately one

MDT Exclusive – Elvis Costello | Fortune spin wheel won’t be used in Macau, could raise ‘due questions’ from authorities

English musician and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello will be making his first appearance in Macau next month, marking a new foray into the Asian continent – where he has rarely performed

Briefs | Tam participates in ASEAN-China culture meeting

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, participated yesterday in the Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the ASEAN–China, the Office of the Secretary informed in a statement.

Sands China kicks off arts competition

In a bid to boost public awareness of the region’s heritage sites and historic center, Sands China has launched its first creative arts competition in partnership with local associations. The “Macao’s

Hengqin hopes to issue green cards to talented people from overseas

With hopes of attracting more talent from overseas, Hong Kong and Macau, the Hengqin administrative departments are considering to relax border control policies. Future policies will be specifically designated for talented

Wynn Palace opens its doors to fountain show spectacle

Wynn Palace opened its doors to the public last night at 8 p.m. following a ceremony officiated by CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn, and Macau Chief Executive Chui Sai

Analysis | Macau’s gamblers are coming back. You can bet on it

Things seem to be going pretty well in Macau right now. Shares in Galaxy Entertainment, Sands China and SJM Holdings have all risen more than 10 percent over the past month.

Gaming | Brokers optimistic about region’s mass GGR growth

As Wynn Palace opened yesterday, gaming analysts’ consensus is that the region’s gross gaming revenue will grow by 7 percent yearly, Deutsche Bank reported. Sands China has announced that the ratio

Briefs | Region ranks fifth in Asia-Pac broadband access

Macau has ranked fifth for access to fixed broadband services in 2015 in the new report of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). 

Crime | If you drink don’t drive… Or ask someone else to drive you

A local resident and car owner was the victim of an unusual theft after he was driven by an unknown person, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed in a press conference

Cultural heritage councillor criticizes government for demolishing historical buildings

Cheang Kok Keong, member of the Cultural Heritage Council, has criticized top officials of Macau’s cultural affairs, saying that they are childish and ignore public opinion. The comments followed the

Wong Sio Chak makes positive evaluation of crime level during first Semester

The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, presented the results of crime during the first semester of 2016 yesterday. In the press conference the Secretary made a positive evaluation of the

Q&A – Christine Devaney: choreographer and performer | Debut of children’s show blending dialogue, humor and dance

On Saturday and Sunday, “Chalk About,” a playful show aimed primarily at children, will debut at the Macao Cultural Centre. Performed by Christine Devaney and Niels Weijier - and designed

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