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MGTO will unveil mega tourism promotion on 17 September in Portugal
MACAU, September 15 - The mega tourism promotional event “Experience Macao Roadshow in Lisbon” will be held in Lisbon from 17 to 21 September, showcasing the glamorous kaleidoscope of “tourism +” and branding Macao as an ideal destination for the...
UTM celebrates 30th Anniversary with Gala, “Honouring Legacy, Inspiring the Future”
MACAU, September 15 - The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) held its 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Macau Tower on 15 September 2025, gathering with the community to review the university’s development journey and achievements over the past...

Beijing Secures 7th Place Among World's Top Tourist Destinations
(MENAFN) Beijing has solidified its status as a leading global tourism hub, climbing to seventh place worldwide in comprehensive tourism strength, according to the latest World Tourism Cities Development Report (2024-2025) unveiled Thursday at the...
WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group – third day concluded
MACAU, September 11 - 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 Macao Table...
WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group commences today
MACAU, September 9 - WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, organized by the Sports Bureau, World Table Tennis (WTT) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and co-organized by the Macau Table Tennis General Association,...
WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group– first round action continues
MACAU, September 10 - WTT Champions Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, organized by the Sports Bureau, World Table Tennis (WTT) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and co-organized by the Macau Table Tennis General Association,...
Hubei, Macao and Hengqin Industries Operators Participate in the Promotion Seminar to Promote New Synergistic Models
MACAU, September 10 - The “2025 Macao-Hengqin Promotion Seminar (Wuhan)” took place in Wuhan on 5 September under the theme “Wuhan, Macao and Hengqin Collaborating to Chart a Regional Development Blueprint”, attracting over 150 representatives...
Cultural Affairs Bureau adjusts the opening hours of two public libraries from 1 October
MACAU, September 15 - The Bairro da Ilha Verde Library and the Wong Ieng Kuan Library in Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will adjust their opening hours from 1...
【Tourism + Events】33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest is splendidly unveiled today (6 September)
MACAU, September 6 - Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest (“the Contest”) grandly commenced tonight (6 September). Ten themed fireworks displays are scheduled to weave a series...

Casino Hotels Market Size to Reach USD 319.15 Billion by 2034, Growing at 4.80% CAGR
The global casino hotels market size was worth around USD 219.33 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 319.15 billion by 2034 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global casino hotels market...
Macao shares experience as Creative City of Gastronomy at international conference in Thailand
MACAU, September 2 - Macao was among the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy invited to attend an international gastronomy conference held in Songkhla, Thailand, from 29 to 31 August, to share the experience as a creative city and showcase its...
【Grand opening】“Hubei•Wuhan Macao Week” showcases colorful “tourism +” to reinforce Mainland market and boost visitations
MACAU, September 5 - The mega roadshow “Hubei•Wuhan Macao Week” was grandly unveiled at Wuhan Customs House Square in Wuhan today (5 September). The four-day roadshow showcases Macao’s vibrant scene of “tourism +” to Hubei residents, energizing...
CE meets Minister of Culture and Tourism
MACAU, September 5 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today in Beijing met with the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr Sun Yeli. They exchanged views on promoting traditional Chinese culture, enhancing international cultural exchanges by...

37th Macao International Music Festival offers a “Vocal Waves” musical feast that intertwines Eastern and Western Civilisations
MACAU, September 5 - Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the 37th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) will be held from 3 October to 8 November. Themed “Vocal Waves”, this edition of the MIMF will...
Public art exhibition of “Art Macao 2025” opens in late September Registration for artists’ talk opens from tomorrow
MACAU, September 4 - The public art exhibition of “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” will be inaugurated in late September. The “Talk & Dialogue: The Public Nature of Public Art” will be held on 24 September (Wednesday) from 7pm to...
Cultural Affairs Bureau recruits University Student Cultural Ambassadors for the “Culture City of East Asia – Macao, China” programme
MACAU, September 4 - In order to promote the core values of “Symbiosis, Innovation and Harmony” of the “Culture City of East Asia”, deepen Macao youths’ understanding and awareness of East Asian cultures, and facilitate cross-cultural exchange and...

Sands Resorts Macao Champions Saudi Luxury Travel Growth at KBLT 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Asia's Premier Luxury Destination, Sands Resorts Macao has been confirmed as the Platinum Sponsor of the Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress 2025, the invitation-only B2B...
【Muslim-friendly Destination】MGTO promotes Macao in international travel fair in Indonesia again
MACAU, September 1 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) joined ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia from 28 to 31 August, running a mega Macao Pavilion with a travel trade delegation to highlight the destination’s vibrant appeal of...
Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale makes its final stop in Shenzhen
MACAU, September 1 - Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and the Secretariat for Social Affairs and...

MGTO adjusts level of travel alert issued for Israel and Iran
MACAU, September 1 - In view of the current situation in both countries, the issuance of travel alert for some of the regions in Israel and Iran is now adjusted from Level 3 to Level 2 within the Macao SAR Travel Alert System. The classification...