Asian tourism market share to reach 30 pct by 2030

Globally tourism increased by 4.4 percent in 2015, compared with the previous year, reaching almost 1.14 billion visitors. The Asia-Pacific region performed above the international average, recording an increase of

Forum | Optimism over the future of global tourism

The fourth annual Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) kicked off in Macau yesterday, under the theme “Belt and Road Initiative: Unleashing the New Dynamics of Cultural Tourism.” The forum, which is

Authorities request report after bus catches fire

The incident occurred just as the bus was entering the roundabout facing the Hotel Lisboa from the Governador Nobre de Carvalho Bridge. The report on the cause of the blaze

IFT to partner with UNWTO to create a center for tourism education and training

The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Global Center for Tourism Education and Training

CRIME | Mentally ill man ambushes schoolgirl walking home at midnight

A man with a history of mental illness last month attempted to grab a schoolgirl’s handbag while she was making her way home alone, according to the Judiciary Police, who

SURVEY | Shoppers’ confidence continues to fade in 3Q

The Macau University of Science and Technology’s consumer index indicates that Macau consumers’ confidence continued to decline in the third quarter of the year, while confidence in the local economy

Statistics | Survey confirms gaming industry trends

Due to the decline in gross gaming revenue since June 2014, the total receipts of the sector have dropped by 2.5 percent year-on-year to MOP 354.06 billion in 2014, according

TIS University Fair attracts 350 high school students

More than 350 high school students from The International School of Macao (TIS), the School of the Nations and the Macau Anglican College attended the TIS University Fair last week. 50

Studio City: Madonna ‘Rebel Heart’ tickets on sale Friday

Tickets for Madonna’s two live concerts in Macau, as part of her “Rebel Heart Tour,” will go on sale Friday, Oct. 16, at 11a.m. The two shows will be the first

Macau connection | UN ambassador wins bail as prosecutor outlines bribe plot

A Dominican Republic ambassador at the United Nations who prosecutors called a bagman in a wide-ranging bribery scheme can be freed from jail on USD2 million bail, a judge ruled. Francis

Illegal immigration | Gov’t may extend detention period to 90 days

The government has formulated proposals for the management of Macau’s customary waters, including one that might extend the maximum detention period for illegal immigrants from 60 to 90 days. Wong Sio

Elderly woman dies after falling at ID sports event

The elderly woman who has been comatose in hospital after an accident at the sports authorities’ event last month passed away over the weekend, according to the Judiciary Police. The 63-year-old,

No injuries from TurboJET fire

Macau, Hong Kong see slowing ‘golden week’ tourism

Arrivals in Macau from mainland China during the Oct. 1-7 break, officially called the National Day holidays, rose 7.1 percent from last year, when visitations gained 17 percent, according to Macau government data.

All aboard but Au Kam San and Ng Kuok Cheong

Ng Kuok Cheong and Au Kam San rejected an invitation from the Central Government to participate in a four-day visit to Beijing and Hebei that started yesterday. While 31 of the

Ladies Club of Macau celebrates 30 years

The International Ladies Club of Macau (ILCM) hosted their annual dinner on Thursday to conclude their previous year and usher in a new one, as well as celebrate over 30

US Congress calls for more democracy in Macau

The US Congressional-Executive Commission on China has called on the US government to “increase support for democratic reforms in Macau” in their annual report about the human rights situation in

No progress over A-Ma Temple expansion plan

Alexis Tam | No answers on opening of second public hospital

Alexis Tam has said that he does not know when Macau’s second public hospital will be ready to open, adding that he “has not been made privy to the information.” “I

Education | Student council slams school management for interfering with election

The University of Macau’s student union is locked in an ongoing dispute with the school’s management over the latter’s alleged “unsolicited involvement” in the preparation for the 18th election of

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