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Macao Government Services Centre in Avenida de Venceslau de Morais to commence services on 6 October
MACAU, September 30 - To provide more convenient and higher quality services to the public, the Macao Government Services Centre located in Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n.º 52 will be relocated to the ground floor of Edifício Mong Son in Avenida de...
Owner: Macau Government
Macao Week at the China Pavilion, World Expo 2025 Osaka to be launched on 2 October A multi-dimensional interactive showcase of Macao’s cultural brilliance
MACAU, September 29 - Hosted by the Macao Special Administrative Region (“SAR”) Government, the “Macao Week at the China Pavilion, World Expo 2025 Osaka" (“Macao Week”) will be held from 2 to 4 October 2025. The event is co-organised by the Macao...
Owner: Macau Government
UM becomes member of UNESCO Chair network
MACAU, October 17 - The University of Macau (UM) and the University of Coimbra held a ceremony to mark UM’s official entry as a member of the network established by the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Dialogue on Heritages of Portuguese Influence...
Owner: Macau Government
【Expand international markets】MGTO and travel trade promote “tourism +” at Japan’s largest travel fair
MACAU, October 4 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) led a delegation of Macao’s travel trade to Aichi Prefecture, Japan for participation in the Tourism Expo Japan 2025 from 25 to 28 September. Branding Macao’s diverse “tourism +” offerings...
Owner: Macau Government
37th Macao International Music Festival grandly inaugurated
MACAU, October 3 - Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the 37th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) was grandly inaugurated at the lobby of the Macao Cultural Centre on 3 October. Under the theme...
Owner: Macau Government
Macao Is Awarded "Best BT-MICE City" Once Again Demonstrating Exhibition Strength Continuously Recognised Globally
MACAU, September 26 - On 25 September, at the TTG Travel Awards 2025 ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, Macao was awarded the title of "Best BT-MICE City." This is the fourth award in the exhibition sector that Macao has received this year, and...
Owner: Macau Government
Travel agencies survey 2024
MACAU, September 26 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that there were 183 travel agencies operating in 2024. Receipts and expenditure of the industry amounted to MOP5.44 billion and MOP5.08 billion respectively,...
Owner: Macau Government
Tourism service arrangements and safety reminders during typhoon signal No. 8 or above
MACAU, September 23 - 【MGTO】Promotional video “Safety Tips for Travelers in Macao During Typhoon Season” According to information provided by Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), typhoon signal No. 8 will soon be hoisted in Macao....
Owner: Macau Government
7th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries showcases the beauty of Chinese and Lusophone arts through the encounter of diverse cultures
MACAU, September 30 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs...
Owner: Macau Government
CE: Prosperity of the motherland is strong foundation for Macao’s development
MACAU, October 1 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today said the prosperity of the motherland provides a strong foundation for the development and progress of Macao. As Macao makes headway with its contribution to the development of the...
Owner: Macau Government
MGTO delivers second-phase review study report on Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan
MACAU, September 30 - 【MGTO】Findings of the second-phase review study on the Master Plan Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) commissioned a research institution last year (2024) to conduct the second-phase review study on the Macao Tourism...
Owner: Macau Government
2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon to be held on 7 December
MACAU, September 30 - Organized by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), the 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will take place on 7 December (Sunday)....
Owner: Macau Government
Announcement of medical service arrangements of Macao Union Medical Center for National Day holiday
MACAU, September 30 - In view of the National Day holiday, the outpatient services (including all specialist clinics, the Imagiology Centre, radiation therapy, blood drawing and specimen collection services), the Ambulatory Medical Centre and...
Owner: Macau Government
【Maestros’ collaborative art】Macao Grand Prix Museum x Wynn Chocolate Supercar Exhibition
MACAU, September 29 - The Macao Grand Prix Museum (referred to as the “Museum”) and Wynn join hands once again to present the Macao Grand Prix Museum x Wynn Chocolate Supercar Exhibition from today (29 September). The exhibit is woven together by...
Owner: Macau Government
【Celebrate World Tourism Day】MGTO organizes Tray Race and welcomes lucky tourist
MACAU, September 27 - The UN Tourism has designated 27 September as the World Tourism Day. Carrying on this long-held tradition, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) welcomed the Lucky Tourist at the port of entry, followed by the lively 2025...
Owner: Macau Government
33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest will dazzle first two nights of National Day Holidays
MACAU, September 26 - (MGTO) Promotional Video of 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest The two fireworks shows of the Chinese and Portuguese companies during the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest (“the Contest”) are...
Owner: Macau Government
MGTO inspects hotels and facilitates progressive resumption of tourism operations after typhoon
MACAU, September 25 - As Typhoon Ragasa moved further away from Macao, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) assigned staffers to inspect hotel establishments immediately to gain an update on tourism resumption after typhoon. MGTO also carries...
Owner: Macau Government
【Expand international markets】Experience Macao Roadshow in Lisbon culminates in success and manifests Macao’s glamorous “tourism +”
MACAU, September 23 - 【MGTO】Roadshow culminates in success in Lisbon The five-day Experience Macao Roadshow in Lisbon culminated in success in the evening of 21 September in Lisbon. Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in...
Owner: Macau Government
China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival gathers films from China, Portuguese-speaking countries, Japan and South Korea and creates a dialogue that “Transcends Boundaries”
MACAU, October 16 - 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), with the Galaxy Entertainment Group as the opening...
Owner: Macau Government
“Three Events in Synergy” Seizing Debut Opportunities: Over 30 New Products to Be Unveiled, Boosting Smart MICE Development
MACAU, October 16 - The 2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) (2nd C-PLPEX), the 30th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (30th MIF), and the Macao Franchising Expo 2025 (2025 MFE) (hereinafter referred to...
Owner: Macau Government