Tag: MICE
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MICE attendance, spending rise in 1H despite flat event numbers
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the number of MICE events held in Macau in the first half (1H) of this year ... -
Local businesses offered 80% booth fee discount for 31st MIF
The 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF) has opened applications for the “Macao Local Enterprise Sales Area,” offering local businesses an 80% discount on ... -
Forum Macao: City to deepen global tourism and trade connectivity
As Macau is set to host the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting from June 24 to 28, authorities are projecting that the event will further reinforce ... -
17th IIICF opens with focus on digital infrastructure
The 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum and Exhibition (IIICF) opened yesterday at the Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, bringing together government officials, industry executives, and ... -
Same number of events, but fewer participants in Q1
Despite the number of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events remaining the same year-on-year in the first quarter of this year (Q1), the overall number ... -
Macau Pavilion facilitates over 400 business matches at 139th Canton Fair
The Macau Pavilion facilitated over 400 business matching sessions during the five-day 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), connecting 19 participating Macau enterprises with ... -
MICE sector calls for more high-end international events
Macau’s meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector recorded strong growth last year, with industry representatives calling for further efforts to attract more high-quality international events ... -
International participation rises at MIECF
This year’s Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) expects a 20% surge in international exhibitors and buyers seeking green opportunities under China’s “dual carbon” ... -
Pursuit of visitor numbers is driving away high-value tourists
Overcrowding during Macau’s peak tourist season has become a persistent concern, with critics accusing tourism authorities of prioritizing visitor numbers over residents’ well-being. Tourism carrying capacity ... -
Macau sees increase in concerts held last year
Macau is moving closer to its goal of becoming a “City of Performing Arts,” with an industry insider estimating that the number of concerts held last ... -
Macau joins 8th China International Import Expo
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is leading 43 small and medium-sized enterprises from Macau at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in ... -
Trio trade shows close with record deals and growing business ties
The four-day series of trade shows concluded Saturday, with the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) reporting over 140 contracts signed and 68 new investment projects ... -
Trade fairs facilitate over 90 contracts with 20% involving Lusophone partners
Over 270 business pairings have already been facilitated during the first two days of Macau’s three major trade events, according to the Commerce and Investment Promotion ... -
Tai: Trade expos boost economic diversification and industry ties
Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai underscored the pivotal role of major events like the Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) in economic development, ... -
Three trade fairs to launch over 30 cutting-edge products
The second China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo Macao, the 30th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), and the Macau International Brand Franchise Expo 2025 ... -
Exhibitor subsidies unveiled with new digital platform and simpler incentives
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has announced major refinements to its funding programs, emphasizing digitalization, simpler incentives, and stronger international cooperation for the MICE ... -
Concert economy could generate sevenfold spending, travel sector says
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has been soliciting opinions and suggestions from various sectors for his 2026 fiscal year Policy Address, introducing proposals to enhance Macau’s ... -
Macau named ‘Best Asian Meeting Destination’ at M&C Asia Stella Awards
Macau was named “Best Asian Meeting Destination” at the M&C Asia Stella Awards ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, earlier this week. This marks the third consecutive ... -
Number of events rose 29% in first half of year
The number of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events rose by 29.3% (+208) year-on-year to 918 in the first half of 2025, according to data ... -
MIECF starts with a 17% increase in international participants
The 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) will begin today and run for three consecutive days until March 29 at the Cotai Expo, ... -
Macau-Hengqin MICE industry showcases strengths in Hong Kong
A delegation of nearly 30 MICE industry players from Macau and Hengqin visited Hong Kong recently to attend the inaugural “Connect Marketplace Hong Kong.” The visit ... -
SJM returns to profitability in 2024
Gaming operator SJM Holdings Limited has reported a return to profitability in 2024, marking a turnaround from previous pandemic-related losses. The company’s audited financial results show ... -
IPIM and MGTO lead delegation to promote Macau in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
For the first time, representatives of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) conducted investment and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, ... -
G2E Asia aligns with Macau’s goals, expands focus on Asian IR Expo
The Asian Integrated Resort Expo (Asian IR Expo), launched in 2023, is set to take on a more significant role as it runs alongside the Global ... -
Events surge 30% y-o-y as revenue hits MOP4.48b
The number of MICE events in the city surged by 29.8% year-on-year, reaching 1,011 in the first three quarters of 2024. According to the Statistics and ... -
MIF concludes with 14% more visitation
The 29th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair and the Macao Franchise Expo 2024 concluded on October 19, with a significant increase in participation and business ... -
MICE sector nears pre-pandemic levels
Macau’s meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) sector is rebounding strongly, with a 30% increase in events during the first half of 2024 compared to the ...
