Tag: MGTO
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Gastronomy decade offers lessons for other cities, tourism chief says
As the city prepares to mark the milestone anniversary next year, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said that Macau’s decade ... -
46 ZAPE units sealed in illegal accommodation crackdown
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has sealed 46 of 134 units in ZAPE reported to authorities so far this year, following a resident’s complaint. Authorities ... -
Tourism Wynn supports Macau’s push into Southeast Asia
Macau is increasingly setting its sights on Southeast Asia to diversify its tourism market beyond traditional strongholds in mainland China and Hong Kong. Fueled by surging ... -
MGTO pins hopes on local attractions as summer growth fails to lift international arrivals
Macau’s summer tourist season has shown steady growth through July and early August, though international visitor numbers have remained flat, falling short of government expectations, according ... -
MGTO expands promotion in Spain and Portugal through trade visits
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has stepped up promotional efforts in Spain and Portugal, inviting tourism operators to Macau for familiarization visits while expanding multichannel ... -
Tourism subsidy applications to open for 2027 programs
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will begin accepting applications next Monday (Aug. 10) for three tourism subsidy programs for 2027, with the application period running ... -
MGTO deploys original tourism IP to create community photo walkways
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has revealed that it will gradually roll out landmark photo installations featuring original Macau tourism IP in the ZAPE and ... -
No Macau assistance requests reported after Japan quake
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said its travel hotline had not received any assistance requests from Macau residents after a powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto ... -
Macau’s mascot strategy
As summer approaches and school holidays begin, Macau is turning its focus to tourism, the lifeblood of its economy. The Macau Government Tourism Office’s launch of ... -
MGTO promotes GBA links through Korea and Thailand market exchanges
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has organized a series of exchange and familiarization activities for its market representatives from Korea and Thailand, aiming to encourage ... -
MGTO opens Mak Mak hub to promote tourism, local IP development
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) launched the Mak Mak Experience Hub on Friday, a new immersive attraction centered on the city’s tourism mascot. The exhibition, ... -
Tourism surges with 18 million arrivals in five months, summer peak on the horizon
Macau registered 18.14 million total visitor arrivals in the January-to-May period, of which 1.24 million were international travelers, while cumulative arrivals for the year exceeded 20 ... -
Gov’t promotes tourism in Lisbon with dragon and lion dances
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has once again traveled to Portugal to participate in the Lisbon Festivities and promote Macau as a tourist destination. MGTO ... -
MGTO urges World Cup travelers to plan ahead, stay vigilant
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is urging local residents planning to travel to Canada, Mexico and the United States for the FIFA World Cup 2026 ... -
MGTO outlines five-level congestion system behind visitor flow tool
The Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) visitor flow monitoring system classifies congestion into five levels using thresholds and coefficients based on the on-site experience of each ... -
MGTO targets three million international arrivals in 2026
Macau is aiming to attract three million international visitors in 2026, up from 2.7 million last year, according to Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) deputy director ... -
Macau records 873,000 visitors during five-day Labor Day Holiday
Macau welcomed approximately 873,000 visitor arrivals during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, 2026, marking a 2.7% year-on-year increase, according to preliminary ... -
Galaxy Macau showcases culinary expertise at International Food Festival
Galaxy Macau participated in the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao from March 20–29, organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office. The resort presented a wide ... -
MGTO reviews effect of master plan’s phase 2
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) released the second-phase review of the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan, unveiling a total of 74 action plans, including ... -
MGTO opens applications for 2026 quality services scheme
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has opened applications for the 2026 Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTSAS) from March 11 to 31 for travel agencies ... -
Illegal lodging operation uncovered in massage parlor
A joint operation conducted by the Public Security Police (PSP) uncovered an illegal lodging operation inside a massage parlor on Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, where ... -
MGTO receives seven inquiries as Middle East tensions disrupt travel routes
The Macao Government Tourism Office has received seven inquiries or requests for assistance related to the Middle East since March 1, amid escalating regional tensions. According ... -
Five-star hotel rates ease slightly
The average cost of a five-star hotel room declined slightly in January, even as occupancy levels stayed near full capacity. According to a survey by the ... -
Wynn celebrates Year of the Horse with performances and anniversary float
Wynn marked the Year of the Horse with a series of Chinese New Year celebrations at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, featuring traditional dragon and lion ... -
MGTO expects 175,000 daily during CNY
This year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday is forecasted to see a daily average of up to 175,000 visitors in Macau, with an over 90% hotel ... -
MGTO to offer bus rides to attract international visitors
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with a Hong Kong–Macau bus service operator to launch a special offer of free direct coach tickets from ... -
Galaxy Macau to host coffee cultural festival
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) will host the “Galaxy Macau Chill Coffee” Macau Coffee Cultural Festival from January 16 to 18 at the Hall ABC of the ... -
MGTO and Gaode Maps launch smart tourism platform to boost visitor experience
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with Chinese mapping giant Gaode Maps, also known as Amap, to launch the “One-Click Smart Tour of Macau” ... -
5th Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival blends culture, gastronomy, and tourism
Wynn Palace has opened its doors for the 5th Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival at Gourmet Pavilion, running from November 6 to 16. Now in its ... -
‘Macau Races On’ wins Best Event Film at International Motor Film Awards
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) hosted a sharing session yesterday at the Macao Grand Prix Museum (MGPM) to celebrate its award-winning film, Macau Races On, ... -
Pop Mart Macao Citywalk attracts over 720,000 visitors
The Pop Mart Macao Citywalk, a collaboration between the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Pop Mart, attracted more than 720,000 visitors from June 6 to ... -
Tourism master plan adds 20 initiatives across six key areas
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced yesterday its second-phase review of the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan, introducing 20 new action plans that will ... -
Hotel occupancy climbs in first half as room rates dip
The city’s hotel sector posted a strong performance in the first half of 2025, with an average occupancy rate of 93.6% across member hotels of the ... -
Sands China, gov’t launch retail training series
Sands China Ltd., in collaboration with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Consumer Council, has launched the 2025 Quality Retail Service Seminar Series to ... -
ZAPE food and cultural market to launch Mid-August
The tourism bureau recently announced plans to co-host an event in the Zona de Aterros do Porto Exterior (ZAPE) district, featuring food, cultural, and creative market ...
