Tag: Tourism
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MGTO Bangkok roadshow draws over 175,000
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) attracted more than 175,000 visitors during its three-day “Experience Macao” roadshow at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon mall over the weekend. Under ... -
Group optimistic on China’s visa-free policy extension for European countries
The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) president, Frank Oostdam, said the European umbrella organization for travel agents and tour operators is optimistic about ... -
ECTAA summit aims to strengthen ties, attract more Europeans
Taking place in Macau from June 2 to June 5, the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) annual summit is gathering European tourism trade ... -
Extended weekend pushes daily arrivals above 150,000
The extended weekend, which included the widely celebrated Tung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival), resulted in visitor arrival figures surpassing the daily mark of 150,000, according ... -
MGTO rolls out Pop mart project to raise global profile, draw visitors
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced a partnership with the toy company Pop Mart to present a tourism project titled “Pop Mart Macao Citywalk.” ... -
Sightseeing cruise route to launch at Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
Macau will launch its first sightseeing cruise route using the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal as a boarding and disembarkation point tomorrow. Operated by Shun Tak-China Travel ... -
South Korea still dominates Macau’s tourism market
Macau’s tourism office announced yesterday that South Korea continues to be the leading source market for international visitors, with over 234,000 arrivals recorded as of last ... -
Visitor arrivals up 19% in April, same day visitors up 30%
Visitor arrivals this April reached 3,092,791, according to an official statistics release from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The figure represents a year-over-year increase of ... -
MGTO organizes a ‘Tourism+MICE’ promotion in Indonesia
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) recently hosted the “Macao Tourism+MICE Product Updates Seminar & Travel Mart” in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event aimed to promote and ... -
850,000 visitors flock to the city during Golden Week holiday
Macau saw a surge of 850,034 visitors during the five-day Labor Day Golden Week holiday from May 1 to 5, according to preliminary data from the ... -
Hotel occupancy hits 90% in Q1 despite drop in guest numbers
Hotel occupancy in Macau surged to 90.1% in the first quarter of 2025, up 5.2 percentage points year-on-year, according to the latest data from the Statistics ... -
MGTO forecasts 700,000 visitors over May 1 Golden Week
The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, has forecast that 700,000 visitors will enter Macau during the five days that ... -
Tourism boom tipped for May Day break
Travel agencies and tourism experts said they are bullish about the tourism market’s performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, with both domestic and outbound tourism ... -
MGTO confirms illegal tour providers’ complaints, claims to be investigating
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is investigating several social media posts offering “private” tour services in Macau by unlicensed individuals or companies. In ... -
80% extend stay in northern district for Sanrio characters campaign, survey finds
A survey revealed that 82% of respondents reported spending more time in the northern district thanks to the ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” campaign, while ... -
Visitor arrivals surge 11% in Q1, fueled by same-day visitor growth
Visitor arrivals to Macau rose by 11.1% year-on-year to 9.86 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Statistics and ... -
TPI slightly increases in first quarter
The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the first quarter of 2025 rose by 1.15% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Statistics and ... -
MGTO to add a stronger focus on the Islamic countries’ market
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will have a stronger focus and increase its promotion aiming at Islamic countries, namely those of the so-called Gulf Cooperation ... -
Hotel occupancy drop over ‘Ching Ming’ and current time not concerning
The significant drop recorded in the hotel occupancy rate, particularly in the higher-end units, over the Ching Ming Festival weekend and this week is not concerning, ... -
MGTO invites HK tourism sector representatives to visit Macau
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invited 27 Hong Kong Tourism Industry Council members to visit Macau for familiarization. During the visit, a working meeting was ... -
‘Ching Ming’ weekend brings 15% more visitors than last year, 31,000 international tourists
Figures from the Public Security Police Force show that the three-day long weekend that coincided with the holiday of the “Ching Ming” Festival brought 408,778 visitors ... -
MGTO aims to boost ‘community economy’ with Barra-Coloane boat tours
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) stated yesterday that it is sponsoring three activities to be held between tomorrow and May 25, featuring Barra-Coloane boat tours. ... -
South Korea sees surge in arrivals as mainland tourist numbers decline
The city’s inbound tourism sector showed positive growth in February, with a rise in international tour visitors, according to the latest data from the Statistics and ... -
17 illegal tour guides prosecuted last year: MGTO
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), in collaboration with the police, prosecuted 17 individuals suspected of operating as illegal tour guides last year. The data was ... -
Visitors in free fall, especially from the mainland
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that visitors to Macau dropped 4.4% year-on-year in February. According to DSEC, the drop is mainly due ... -
Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong collaborate to boost GBA tourism
The tourism authorities of Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong are strengthening their collaboration to promote the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a premier travel destination. ... -
Macao International Parade to feature expanded elements under ‘Culture City of East Asia’ initiative
The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, announced yesterday that the Macao International Parade will incorporate additional elements this year, aligning with Macau’s ... -
Package tours surge 80% in January
The number of inbound package tour visitors in January surged by 79.2% year-on-year to 239,000, driven by a sharp increase in visitors from mainland China, which ... -
‘Puppy Mountain’ photo draws onlookers to a Chinese riverside
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created ... -
MGTO participates in travel fair in Indonesia as it eyes expansion in Asian markets
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the travel trade participated in the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 last weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia. Local tourism authorities showcased ... -
City records 27% increase in visitor arrivals in January
Macau welcomed 3,646,561 visitors in January 2025, reflecting a 27.4% year-on-year increase, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Same-day visitors rose 45.6% to 2,155,279, ... -
MGTO to expand Hong Kong promotions to boost regional tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced plans to progressively roll out promotions targeting the Hong Kong market, aiming to increase visitation from the neighboring ... -
CNY visitors from Taiwan see largest increase, while Hong Kong sees notable decline
Macau welcomed 1.309 million visitors from the mainland during the eight-day Spring Festival Golden Week holiday in 2025, according to government data. This marks a 3.5% ... -
Lawmaker Ron Lam advocates for quicker training and incentives for tourist guides
Lawmaker Ron Lam wants the authorities to expedite the training process for tourist guides and increase incentive packages to facilitate the development of the tourism industry. ... -
Barra CNY market kicks off; organizers expect visitors to double this year
The Barra Lunar New Year market, this year named the “Barra Lucky Blessing Market,” officially opened last Sunday. The traditional market will run until February 25 ...
