Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Travel Journal Macao.
Tickets for the Macao Chinese Orchestra 2025–26 Concert Season are on sale from today presenting world premiere of commissioned works in celebration of the “Culture City of East Asia” and showcasing the integration of diverse cultures
MACAU, August 29 - Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, coordinated by the Macao Orchestra Company, Limited, and supported by Bank of China Macau Branch, the Macao Chinese Orchestra 2025–26 Concert Season will be inaugurated on 30 August. The...
Release of Macao SAR Balance of Payments Preliminary Estimate for 2024
MACAU, August 29 - The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) releases today (29 August) the preliminary balance of payments (BOP) statistics of Macao SAR for the reference year 2024. The BOP, which comprises the current account, the capital account...
Second round of ticket sale for WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group to start on 29 August
MACAU, August 28 - WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, World Table Tennis (WTT) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and co-organized by the Macau Table...

MGTO and travel trade showcase Macao in Thailand also bringing home one PATA Grand Award and three Gold Awards
MACAU, August 28 - The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), together with local travel trade, is once again promoting the destination at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2025 held from 26 to 28 August in Bangkok, Thailand,...
“Art Macao” public artwork Time Tower jointly created by artists from China, Japan and South Korean commemorates the cultural bonds and spiritual connections among East Asian cities
MACAU, August 27 - The “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” presents more than 30 exhibitions in six sections, namely the “Main Exhibition”, “Public Art Exhibition”, “City Pavilion”, “Special Exhibition”, “Local Curatorial Project”...
【Tourism + events】 The 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest will grandly commence on 6 September
MACAU, August 21 - Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest (“the Contest”) will be held from 6 September to 6 October. Fireworks companies from 10 countries around the world will...
One hundred pieces of original works by Lok Cheong from the collection of the Macao Museum of Art exhibited in Tibet Exhibition “Ties to the Tibetan Heart” highlights a new chapter of artistic connection between Tibet and Macao
MACAU, August 21 - Under the patronage of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, organised by the Federation of Literary and Art Circles of the Tibet Autonomous Region,...

KKday Launches Exclusive 2025 Shanghai Marathon Travel Package for International Runners
Comprehensive package offers guaranteed entry to World Athletics Platinum Label event with premium accommodations and race-day logistics SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- KKday, Asia's leading travel experience platform,...
Recruiting Macao Ambassadors for CreatorWeek Macao 2025, a large-scale international influencer event
MACAU, August 17 - 【MGTO】“CreatorWeek Macao 2025” Ambassador Recruitment Program Promotional Video October in Macao. The organizers are now recruiting local content creators in Macao to serve as official ambassadors for the event. Ambassadors will...

From Traditional Ecological Sightseeing to Modern Diversified Experiences: Guigang Advances High-Quality Development of Culture-Tourism Integration
GUIGANG, China, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the 15th Lotus Culture Series of Guigang kicked off in Guigang, Guangxi. From July to October, the city will roll out a host of activities, including theatrical performances, poetry...
【Boost influx of consumers】 “ZAPE Taste Jam” kicks off Energizing community tourism and economic vitality
MACAU, August 15 - The “ZAPE Taste Jam”, co-organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau, officially opened today (15 August). The event is centered around the theme “Taste the Streets...
Transport and communications statistics for July 2025
MACAU, August 29 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that licensed motor vehicles in the Macao Special Administrative Region totalled 253,163 as at end-July 2025, up by 0.9% year-on-year. In July, cross-border...
Tickets for WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group on sale starting 15 August
MACAU, August 12 - WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, World Table Tennis (WTT) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and co-organized by the Macau Table...

MoonFox Data | Analysis of Wynn Macao Q2 Financial Report: Gaming Rebounds Ahead of Expectations, Revenue Projected at USD 933 Million
Shenzhen, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shenzhen, Aug 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - According to data released by the Macao Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (official website: www.dicj.gov.mo), total gross gaming revenue for Macao's...
Package tours and hotel occupancy rate for July 2025
MACAU, August 29 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average occupancy rate of guest rooms of hotel establishments stood at 91.0% in July 2025, an uplift of 1.9 percentage points year-on-year. Number of...
“Art Macao” launches “Children Tours” an outreach activity for children and families Group Registration for Children Tours is open
MACAU, August 8 - The “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” (Art Macao 2025)features nearly 30 exciting exhibitions and brings together novel artworks from contemporary artists from around the globe, inviting the public to embark on...
“Art Macao 2025” Main Exhibition and the special exhibitions spark a diverse aesthetic collision
MACAU, August 8 - Themed “Hey, what brings you here?”, the “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “Art Macao 2025”) corresponds to reality, reflecting on and exploring the history, memory and current...
2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival launches magical mark collection activity leading audiences to explore a magical and joyous world
MACAU, August 8 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival continues to offer a series of...
POP MART MACAO CITYWALK attracts 343,000 persons in first two phases Participation count reaches 1.28 million in consumption lucky draw
MACAU, August 4 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and POP MART jointly present the mega cultural tourism project – POP MART MACAO CITYWALK from 6 June to 21 September. Installations of the popular characters Baby Molly, CRYBABY, DIMOO and...
“MICAF Fun Day” Arts Carnival kicks off over two exciting weekends in August Magical mark collection offers ultimate grand lucky
MACAU, August 23 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and co-organised and supported by various entities,...