Hotels post higher occupancy in 2025

The hotel sector recorded solid performance in 2025, with official figures showing higher occupancy rates and a modest increase in guest arrivals, despite a decline in inbound package

MGTO cracks down on illegal lodging

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is intensifying efforts to combat illegal lodging. From January 1 to 20, 2026, authorities conducted 19 joint operations, inspected 25

House of Dancing Water earns medal for tourism contributions

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho acknowledged The House of Dancing Water as a key example of Macau’s economic diversification beyond gaming after

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Macau welcomed a new diplomatic representative on January 30, as Bian Lixin assumed office as the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China

Grand Prix legend John MacDonald passes away at 89

Macau Grand Prix legend John MacDonald passed away earlier last week, the Times has learned from friends and family. According to reports, MacDonald died after

MGM Promotes Traditional Macanese Cuisine

MGM, with the support of the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (DSEDJ) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), successfully concluded the “MGM

January GGR Posts 24% Surge

Casinos generated MOP22.6 billion (USD2.8 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month. This is the second time since the pandemic that records

IAM targets urban upgrades and barrier-free facilities in annual review

The Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) Administration Committee held its first regular meeting of the year yesterday, with chairman Chao Wai Ieng saying the panel will

Six arrested in two separate drug cases after nearly 36g of meth seized

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested six people in two separate drug-related cases, seizing a total of nearly 36 grams of methamphetamine with a combined

Visitors from Portugal, Spain below pre-pandemic levels despite investments

International visitors arriving from Portugal and Spain have yet to reach the levels seen in pre-pandemic years, official statistical data show. Despite the clearly stated

Taipa Market sees fourfold increase in daily visitors, says IAM

The government continued its market revitalization efforts yesterday, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) highlighting the successful revitalization of Taipa Market, which now attracts approximately

Sam Hou Fai urges Portuguese and English media to boost coverage of Macau’s national role

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Portuguese- and English-language media representatives yesterday, urging them to strengthen coverage of Macau’s role in national development. He

Sai Van Bridge to see early morning traffic restrictions for repairs

Traffic restrictions will be imposed on the Sai Van Bridge daily from midnight to 6 a.m. between Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 for expansion joint repairs on the

Macao Union Medical Center reports smooth ER takeover

The Emergency Department of the Islands Healthcare Complex — Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), also known as Macao Union Medical Center, officially took

Azerbaijan waives visas for Macau passports for one year

Azerbaijan will grant visa-free entry to holders of Macau Special Administrative Region passports starting Feb. 2, 2026, for one year through Feb. 2, 2027, the Identification Services Bureau

CEM announces 10% cut in public EV charging tariffs

Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) will reduce public electric vehicle (EV) charging tariffs by about 10% starting 1 February. According to the company, the adjustment is intended

Second ‘10-Year Action Plan’ for elderly services to launch this year

Ho Fun Ngan, director of the Lai Yuen Centre of the Women’s General Association of Macau, told the media during a recent Chinese New Year celebration

Over 5,400 tobacco and alcohol cases reported in 2025

The government discovered a total of 5,474 tobacco- and alcohol-related cases last year, a 27.9% increase, with 1,194 more cases compared to the previous year. Illegal

SSM calls for vigilance as Nipah virus cases emerge in India

Local health authorities have called on residents to remain vigilant and take preventive measures following confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of

Sands China 10K goes regional

Registration opens Saturday for the fourth Sands China Macao International 10K, with 7,000 spots up for grabs in the main race and 3,000 in the Fun Run.

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