Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Art Macao host ‘Since it is•The Future: Media Art Exhibition’
On Saturday evening, the opening ceremony of the Art Macao Collateral Exhibition, titled “Since it is•The Future: Media Art Exhibition,” was held at the Cardinal Newman Centre for Culture and Arts Performance of Macau (CCCN). Part of “Art Macao:...
Macau average daily arrivals during Oct Golden Week a new record: MGTO
The daily average of visitors to Macau during this year’s eight-day October Golden Week reached the “highest” level on record since official statistics for this holiday break started to be compiled. That is according to a Thursday press release...
JP Morgan cuts Macao’s October GGR forecast amid ‘golden week’ disappointment
Macao’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth forecast for October has been significantly reduced by JP Morgan, with the investment bank now anticipating an increase of just 3 to 6 per cent year-on-year, a sharp drop from its previous projection of...
‘Concert Tourism’ Keeps Growing — Live Nation Asia Inks Multi-Year Concert Packaging Deal With Trip.com
Photo Credit: Live Nation x Trip.com As concert tourism thrives in Asia, with fans booking elaborate trips to see their favorite artists, Trip.com Group and Live Nation Asia have announced a multi-year concert packaging deal. The partnership will...
Japan to develop tech, tourism hub surrounding MGM Osaka, country’s first casino resort
Following the successful 2025 World Expo, Japan is looking to develop new tech and leisure facilities on Yumeshima Island, the future home of MGM Osaka. Almost 50 years ago, Japan created an artificial island in Osaka Bay to host a container...
Live Nation Asia and Trip.com partner to combine live music and tourism
Trip.com Group has partnered with Live Nation Asia to connect live music and travel experiences across major Asian markets. The agreement will launch in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea and mainland China. It will allow fans to...
Macau saw travel agency receipts rise in 2024 on tourism rebound
Macau’s travel agencies saw their revenues climb in 2024 on the back of a recovery in tourism, with package tour and ticketing services driving growth, official data show. The city counted 183 travel agencies last year, with total receipts rising...
How integrated casino resorts impact tourism and travel industry trends
Not too long ago, the idea of a casino conjured up a very specific image: smoky rooms, endless tables, maybe the occasional lounge act if you were lucky. Now? Integrated casino resorts—if that’s what we’re calling them—have, in a way, muddled the...
The NBA’s Slam Dunk for Macau, Fans, and the Future of Chinese Basketball
After six long years, the NBA finally made its return to Chinese soil this past weekend. And where better for the revival than Macau, the city that glitters like a Vegas fever dream with Chinese and Portuguese heritage? RADII was there this past...
Macau retailers report weak spending despite record holiday crowds
Retailers in Macau’s key tourism districts have voiced growing concern over weak consumer spending during the recent eight-day Golden Week holiday, despite a strong rebound in visitor arrivals, according to local media outlet Exmoo News. The city...
A Macao-Hengqin fair celebrating the joys of camping kicks off next weekend
This outdoor festival features five themed zones such as a food market and a pet-friendly zone, along with more than 60 renowned outdoor and lifestyle brands The post A Macao-Hengqin fair celebrating the joys of camping kicks off next weekend...
Live Nation strikes deal with Trip.com to offer concert travel packages cross five markets in Asia
Live Nation Asia has partnered with Trip.com Group to sell concert travel packages across five Asian markets. The two parties will combine ticket presales with flights, hotels and local experiences through a multi-year agreement operating in Hong...
Portuguese and Spanish brands look to Macao after IPIM roadshow
A roadshow run by Macao’s Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (known by its Portuguese initials IPIM) in Portugal and Spain earlier this month has drawn interest from local companies – including a Spanish jewellery brand – interested in using...
Hong Kong to allow Guangdong vehicles up to 3-day stay under new cross-border travel scheme
Guangdong vehicles will be able to stay in Hong Kong for a maximum of three days under a new scheme facilitating cross-border travel that is set to begin next month. Cars in Hong Kong in June 2025. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. As part of the Southbound...
CreatorWeek Macao 2025 to draw creators with over 1 billion combined followers
Philstar.com October 15, 2025 | 2:40pm MANILA, Philippines — Top content creators, social media leaders and celebrity guests—with a combined reach of over one billion followers—are set to gather in Macao for CreatorWeek 2025, a five-day event...
Philippines to open eVisa applications for Chinese travelers in November
Philstar.com October 15, 2025 | 5:18pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in Beijing will open applications for electronic visas (eVisas) to Chinese nationals starting in November, in a move it hopes will encourage more visits from one...
Macao announces 2026 public holidays and rest days for public employees
閱讀中文版本 Office workers and public employees in Macao can look forward to 10 long weekends in the coming year. The Macao SAR Government has released the official list of public holidays, work exemptions and compensatory rest days for public...
Hennessy debuts travel retail-exclusive Paradis Zodiac Miniatures in Asia Pacific
Twelve signs, one spirit: The Zodiac Miniatures Collection captures Hennessy Paradis’ artistry through a dozen bespoke decanters inspired by the constellationsMoët Hennessy Travel Retail has unveiled the Hennessy Paradis Zodiac Miniatures...
Macao’s non-gaming ambitions face structural hurdles that constrain its potential, BritCham speaker says
Despite its reputation for slot machines and poker tables, Las Vegas’s gaming activities will account for only 26 percent of tourism revenue this year, commented gaming industry expert Niall Murray, speaking at Thursday evening’s BritCham event...
MGM China spotlights gaming combined with premium events for Macau
Kenneth Feng MGM China is stepping up efforts to bring more high-quality events to Macau as the city seeks to diversify its tourism and gaming economy. Kenneth Feng, the company’s president and executive director, told CNBC that MGM remains “very...