MGM promotes “Tourism+” appeals to overseas markets

With Macau’s recent designation as the ‘Culture City of East Asia 2025’, the government is anticipating a stronger rapport and collaboration between Japan and Macau, as Japan has become the third largest overseas tourist market for Macau. To deepen cultural and tourism exchange, MGM organized a five-day familiarization trip for Japanese travel trade representatives from Tokyo between Oct. 14 and 18. The carefully crafted itinerary for the Japanese delegation included visits to MGM’s hotels and convention facilities. In addition, the “Macau Cruise” was arranged for the guests to traverse Barra and Coloane in comfort by sea. Along the way, they visited heritage sites such as the Ruins of St. Paul’s and A-Ma Temple, as well as the cultural tourism offerings at the Navy Yard in the revitalized Barra District. Furthermore, MGM aims to promote the city’s “Tourism+” appeal to Japanese travelers and potential MICE groups through the familiarization trip. “With its rich cultural tourism resources, Macau holds strong appeal for the Japanese,” said Okuno, one of the representatives of the Japanese MICE delegation.