Macao looks to leverage scenic cultural sites to boost tourism
5 years, 7 months ago

Macao looks to leverage scenic cultural sites to boost tourism

China Daily  

Cheng Weidong, vice president of the Macao Government Tourist Office, delivered a speech about Macao's tourism industry. The Macao Government Tourist Office recently held an event at Beijing's Legendale Hotel promoting its delicious cuisine, cultural sites alongside some colorful artistic performances. Cheng Weidong, vice president of MGTO, delivered a speech, summing up the performance of the Macao Special Administrative Region's tourism industry over the years. Additionally, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to China, on the 20th day of each month from May to November, there will be lucky draws in Macao's designated tourism information centers where tourists can win creative cultural souvenirs.

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Xi commends Macao's achievements
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Xi commends Macao's achievements

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a welcoming banquet at the Macao East Asian Games Dome on Thursday evening, the eve of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. "I hope that President Xi's visit to Macao and the inauguration of the sixth-term government of the Macao SAR will mark an exciting new phase in the history …

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward

China Daily  

The Macao Special Administrative Region is in a fast-forward development mode thanks to the "one country, two systems" policy, a framework that allows the region to be part of the whole and, at the same time, to keep its differences and transform them into advantages. There are three aspects contributing to this key driver: First, a number of singular characteristics …

Forum brings nations closer to mainland
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Forum brings nations closer to mainland

China Daily  

A pavilion showcases specialty foods, products and services from Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 7. "The function as a commercial and trade cooperation service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries provides Macao with vast opportunities for diversified industrial development," said Sio. Hub for cultural exchanges Meanwhile, Macao's unique status as …

Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at welcoming dinner hosted by Macao SAR government on eve of 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at welcoming dinner hosted by Macao SAR government on eve of 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland

China Daily  

MACAO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a speech at a welcoming dinner hosted by the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region on the eve of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. Speech at the Welcoming Dinner Hosted by the Government of The Macao Special Administrative Region December 19, 2024 Xi Jinping Chief Executive …

Forum brings nations closer to mainland
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Forum brings nations closer to mainland

China Daily  

A pavilion showcases specialty foods, products and services from Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 7. "The function as a commercial and trade cooperation service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries provides Macao with vast opportunities for diversified industrial development," said Sio. Hub for cultural exchanges Meanwhile, Macao's unique status as …

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward

China Daily  

People walk past a celebration installation at the Senado Square in Macao, Dec 18, 2024. There are three aspects contributing to this key driver: First, a number of singular characteristics of the SAR such as its international legal personality, the low taxation regime, separate customs territory, the number and quality of its universities, the blended culture and the easy access …

Macao’s casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China’s takeover
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Macao’s casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China’s takeover

Associated Press  

MACAO — When Portugal returned its colony Macao to China in 1999, coffee shop owner Daniel Chao was a first grader living in a different world. “Leaving must come at a heavy price,” he said, adding that “it seems Macao isn’t exactly unlivable yet.” The ruling Communist Party’s agenda for Macao now holds sway, with city leaders often referring to …

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit

China Daily  

When people think of Macao, they often envision it as a "casino hub" — characterized by uniquely glamorous luxury hotel buildings equipped with casinos — because gambling industry serves as its pillar sector. Not far from this Portuguese lady's stall, a young local from Macao gave a counterpart answer, showing us a colorful photo he took of Portugal-style Macao buildings, …

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit

China Daily  

By Zhang Yi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-19 07:56 When people think of Macao, they often envision it as a "casino hub" — characterized by uniquely glamorous luxury hotel buildings equipped with casinos — because gambling industry serves as its pillar sector. Not far from this Portuguese lady's stall, a young local from Macao gave a counterpart answer, showing …

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit

China Daily  

When people think of Macao, they often envision it as a "casino hub" — characterized by uniquely glamorous luxury hotel buildings equipped with casinos — because gambling industry serves as its pillar sector. Not far from this Portuguese lady's stall, a young local from Macao gave a counterpart answer, showing us a colorful photo he took of Portugal-style Macao buildings, …

Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour

China Daily  

MACAO -- President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will attend a gathering celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Dec 17. By incorporating Macao-standard facilities and services, the project creates a seamless transition for Macao residents moving to Hengqin, said Duarte Alves, president of the general assembly of the Macanese Youth Association. "The project, paired with Hengqin's unique tax incentives and simplified procedures for cross-border business, will attract both …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
Trending News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Dec 17. By incorporating Macao-standard facilities and services, the project creates a seamless transition for Macao residents moving to Hengqin, said Duarte Alves, president of the general assembly of the Macanese Youth Association. "The project, paired with Hengqin's unique tax incentives and simplified procedures for cross-border business, will attract both …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Dec 17. By incorporating Macao-standard facilities and services, the project creates a seamless transition for Macao residents moving to Hengqin, said Duarte Alves, president of the general assembly of the Macanese Youth Association. "The project, paired with Hengqin's unique tax incentives and simplified procedures for cross-border business, will attract both …

Macao bridges China, Portuguese-speaking countries
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Macao bridges China, Portuguese-speaking countries

China Daily  

The flags of China and its Macao Special Administrative Region flutter above a bustling street in the city on Saturday, ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, which falls on Dec 20. HUANG TAIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY Ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, which falls on Friday, national and regional flags fluttered …

Scholar: Nation's support enhances Macao's platform role
1 month ago

Scholar: Nation's support enhances Macao's platform role

China Daily  

Editor's note: This year commemorates the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. Francisco Leandro, associate professor of the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Macau, says the nation's support has enabled the Macao SAR to serve as a hub for trade, investment and cultural interactions between China and Portuguese-speaking communities. The 25th anniversary of Macao's return …

NBA returns to China with Macao playing host to preseason games
1 month ago

NBA returns to China with Macao playing host to preseason games

China Daily  

The NBA is coming back to China for good with southern metropolis Macao to play host to a pair of preseason games next October that are expected to significantly boost sports tourism in the region. The NBA and its new partner Sands China Ltd announced on Friday that the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games …

Macao bolsters role as bridge, trade hub
1 month ago

Macao bolsters role as bridge, trade hub

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in South China's Macao, Nov 26, 2024. At an exhibition center in Macao specializing in products from Portuguese-speaking countries, around 3,000 items, primarily food products with vibrant and exotic packaging from nine such countries, are elegantly displayed, awaiting Chinese buyers. Jose Chan Rodrigues, a host and livestreaming blogger from Macao, whose grandfather is …

Concerts, sports drive Macao's popularity, prosperity
1 month, 1 week ago

Concerts, sports drive Macao's popularity, prosperity

China Daily  

Editor's note: As the Macao Special Administrative Region prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland, China Daily is releasing a series of reports highlighting the SAR's development across diverse fields. Big concerts hosted by the city's integrated resorts attracted 1 million members of audience and saw a box-office revenue of 1.1 billion Macao patacas, according …

Museum showcases the Bronze Zodiac Heads in Macao
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Museum showcases the Bronze Zodiac Heads in Macao

China Daily  

The Bronze Zodiac Heads of the Old Summer Palace — Ox, Tiger, Monkey and Pig — are currently on display at the Poly MGM Museum, which opened on Friday in Macao Special Administrative Region as the region will celebrate its 25th anniversary of return to the motherland on Dec 20. Pansy Ho Chiu-King, chairwoman and executive director of MGM China …

Museum showcases the Bronze Zodiac Heads in Macao
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Museum showcases the Bronze Zodiac Heads in Macao

China Daily  

The Bronze Zodiac Heads of the Old Summer Palace — Ox, Tiger, Monkey and Pig — are currently on display at the Poly MGM Museum, which opened on Friday in Macao Special Administrative Region as the region will celebrate its 25th anniversary of return to the motherland on Dec 20. Pansy Ho Chiu-King, chairwoman and executive director of MGM China …

Macao govt urged to propel Chinese modernization
4 months, 1 week ago

Macao govt urged to propel Chinese modernization

China Daily  

Tourists check out the Macao Special Administrative Region's famous tourist spot, the Ruins of Saint Paul's, in May. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA Senior officials and social leaders in Macao have highlighted the city's gateway role in the nation's ongoing reform, urging the government to follow the guidance of the nation's new economic policies and reforms. The two central government officials encouraged Macao …

Macao bridges China, Portuguese-speaking nations
7 months, 1 week ago

Macao bridges China, Portuguese-speaking nations

China Daily  

This aerial photo taken on Dec 15 shows the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in South China. When the central government assigned the Macao Special Administrative Region to play the role of a Sino-Lusophone platform following the establishment of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and the Portuguese-Speaking Countries in 2003, it added a whole new dimension to the …

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao
1 year ago

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao

China Daily  

Visitors soak up the New Year atmosphere at the Senado Square. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA The office says visitor arrivals in Macao kept rising in 2023 after customs clearance fully recovered, which proved Macao's attractiveness as a world tourism and leisure destination. The tourism office also joins hands with major local enterprises to present romantic and colorful, interactive light installations, illuminating the …

Roundup
1 year, 10 months ago

Roundup

China Daily  

MACAO CHECK-INS SOAR A total of 819,000 guests checked into Macao's hotel establishments in January, up 59.6 percent year-on-year, Macao's statistics department said on Monday. INFLUX PREDICTED Lao tourism authorities anticipate that around 368,000 Chinese nationals will visit Laos in 2023, an increase of 21 percent compared to 2022. PARK EXPANSION IN WUHAN Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei province, …

Roundup
1 year, 10 months ago

Roundup

China Daily  

MACAO CHECK-INS SOAR A total of 819,000 guests checked into Macao's hotel establishments in January, up 59.6 percent year-on-year, Macao's statistics department said on Monday. INFLUX PREDICTED Lao tourism authorities anticipate that around 368,000 Chinese nationals will visit Laos in 2023, an increase of 21 percent compared to 2022. PARK EXPANSION IN WUHAN Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei province, …

Hong Kong and Macao tour searches surge
1 year, 11 months ago

Hong Kong and Macao tour searches surge

China Daily  

Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. Hong Kong and Macao tour searches tripled after the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council announced that the country will optimize its regulations on travel between the mainland and Hong Kong as well as Macao on Jan 8, domestic major online travel agency Trip.com Group reports. The agencies' group tours to …

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival
1 year, 11 months ago

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival

China Daily  

With daily inbound visitors hitting a record high in three years since the outbreak of the pandemic, the hot tourist spots in the Macao SAR had to limit crowds at peak times during the festival. With inbound travel restrictions eased, the hustle and bustle returned to China's Macao Special Administrative Region during the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New …

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival
1 year, 11 months ago

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival

China Daily  

With daily inbound visitors hitting a record high in three years since the outbreak of the pandemic, the hot tourist spots in the Macao SAR had to limit crowds at peak times during the festival. With inbound travel restrictions eased, the hustle and bustle returned to China's Macao Special Administrative Region during the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New …

Macao eases COVID rules, but tourism, casinos yet to rebound
2 years ago

Macao eases COVID rules, but tourism, casinos yet to rebound

Associated Press  

MACAO — Only a few tourists crisscrossed the wavy black and white paving of Macao’s historic Senado Square on a recent weekday and many of the shops were shuttered. The gaming hub on China’s south coast near Hong Kong has endured some of the world’s strictest anti-virus controls for nearly three years, and a loosening of border restrictions after China …

Macao acts as bridge for Portuguese exchanges
2 years, 2 months ago

Macao acts as bridge for Portuguese exchanges

China Daily  

As a bridge linking China and Portuguese-speaking countries, or PSCs, the Macao Special Administrative Region has remained committed to promoting cultural exchanges between the two sides. Leong Wai Man, head of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR government, says the festival is aimed at further playing Macao's role of a bridge linking China and PSCs and building the …

Macao sees tourism recovery during National Day holiday
2 years, 3 months ago

Macao sees tourism recovery during National Day holiday

China Daily  

People visit Ruins of St.Paul Cathedral in Macao, Oct 2, 2022.Macao saw a recovery in the tourism market during the National Day holiday thanks to its sound epidemic-containment situation and promotional festive events. China's Macao Special Administrative Region saw a recovery in the tourism market during the National Day holiday thanks to its sound epidemic-containment situation and promotional festive events. …

Macao sees tourism recovery during National Day holiday
2 years, 3 months ago

Macao sees tourism recovery during National Day holiday

China Daily  

People visit Ruins of St.Paul Cathedral in Macao, Oct 2, 2022.Macao saw a recovery in the tourism market during the National Day holiday thanks to its sound epidemic-containment situation and promotional festive events. China's Macao Special Administrative Region saw a recovery in the tourism market during the National Day holiday thanks to its sound epidemic-containment situation and promotional festive events. …

Over 90,000 visitors recorded to Macao during Spring Festival holiday
3 years, 10 months ago

Over 90,000 visitors recorded to Macao during Spring Festival holiday

China Daily  

A total of 90,615 visitors arrived in Macao during the Spring Festival holiday from Feb 11 to 17, a drop of 65.3 percent year on year, the Macao Government Tourism Office said on Friday. However, on Feb 16 and 17, the number of mainland visitors entering the special administrative region rose 5.3 percent and 22.8 percent respectively year on year, …

Qingdao boosts cultural exchange with Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao
4 years ago

Qingdao boosts cultural exchange with Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao

China Daily  

A cultural and tourism conference was held on Dec 22 in Qingdao, Shandong province to boost the city's ties with Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. A cultural and tourism conference is held on Dec 22 in Qingdao to boost the city's ties with Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. Jointly hosted by the Qingdao municipal government, General Chamber of Commerce of …

Dynamic Macao business and trade fair ends in Qingdao
4 years, 1 month ago

Dynamic Macao business and trade fair ends in Qingdao

China Daily  

The three-day Dynamic Macao Business and Trade Fair in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province concluded on Nov 15. According to statistics from the organizing committee, the event attracted more than 60,000 visitors to the Qingdao International Convention and Exhibition Center, which had six special exhibition areas displaying gourmet food, specialties and the unique cultures of Macao and …

Macao's tourism sector witnesses mild rebound during National Day holiday
4 years, 3 months ago

Macao's tourism sector witnesses mild rebound during National Day holiday

China Daily  

A fireworks show was presented in China's Macao Special Administrative Region on Oct 1, 2020 to celebrate the National Day. The tourism industry in China's Macao Special Administrative Region has welcomed the long-awaited mainland tourists during China's National Day holiday, although the tourists numbers and business performance from Thursday to Monday indicated this was a mild beginning of rebound. During …

Shandong, Macao strengthen ties
5 years ago

Shandong, Macao strengthen ties

China Daily  

Dec 20 marks the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, and Shandong, an economic powerhouse in East China, has become an important economic and trade partner of the city. What I want to do most is teach the people of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan more about Shandong and support their development in the province," said a senior …

What role can Macao play in the Greater Bay Area?
5 years ago

What role can Macao play in the Greater Bay Area?

China Daily  

A light show is staged at the Ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral in Macao. Macao also represents an important part of a project called the Greater Bay Area that the Chinese government unveiled back in 2011, aiming to develop the region into a role model of high-quality development directly competing with similar innovative hubs in San Francisco, New York City …

What role can Macao play in the Greater Bay Area?
5 years ago

What role can Macao play in the Greater Bay Area?

China Daily  

A light show is staged at the Ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral in Macao. Macao also represents an important part of a project called the Greater Bay Area that the Chinese government unveiled back in 2011, aiming to develop the region into a role model of high-quality development directly competing with similar innovative hubs in San Francisco, New York City …

Mainland-Macao cultural, tourism exchanges continue to deepen: vice minister
5 years ago

Mainland-Macao cultural, tourism exchanges continue to deepen: vice minister

China Daily  

The mainland and Macao have seen constant progress in exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture and tourism since Macao's return to China in December 1999, said Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Zhang Xu in an interview with Xinhua. The mainland and Macao have enjoyed comprehensive and deep cooperation in areas including hosting major events, promoting and branding …

Macao's visitor arrivals up 15.9 pct in April
5 years, 7 months ago

Macao's visitor arrivals up 15.9 pct in April

China Daily  

Visitor arrivals to Macao totaled 3.43 million in April, up by 15.9 percent year-on-year, the special administrative region 's statistic service said here on Thursday. The latest report from the Statistics and Census Service indicated that the overnight visitors rose by 5.4 percent year-on-year to 1.62 million, while same-day visitors surged by 27.4 percent to 1.81 million. Analyzed by mode …

Macao's visitor arrivals up 15.9 pct in April
5 years, 7 months ago

Macao's visitor arrivals up 15.9 pct in April

China Daily  

Visitor arrivals to Macao totaled 3.43 million in April, up by 15.9 percent year-on-year, the special administrative region 's statistic service said here on Thursday. The latest report from the Statistics and Census Service indicated that the overnight visitors rose by 5.4 percent year-on-year to 1.62 million, while same-day visitors surged by 27.4 percent to 1.81 million. Analyzed by mode …

Art Macao to kick off in June
5 years, 8 months ago

Art Macao to kick off in June

China Daily  

Art Macao is organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR government and the Macao Government Tourism Office. Art Macao, a five-month mega international arts and culture event, is to be held from June to October in China's Macao Special Administrative Region to marks the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, organizers said on Monday. This …

Art Macao to kick off in June
5 years, 8 months ago

Art Macao to kick off in June

China Daily  

Art Macao is organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR government and the Macao Government Tourism Office. Art Macao, a five-month mega international arts and culture event, is to be held from June to October in China's Macao Special Administrative Region to marks the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, organizers said on Monday. This …

Macao to hold int'l travel industry expo
5 years, 9 months ago

Macao to hold int'l travel industry expo

China Daily  

The seventh Macao International Travel Expo will open in Macao on April 26 with further expanded scale, the special administrative region 's tourism office said here Tuesday. Macao Government Tourism Office Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes told the press that the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area supports Macao to develop a series of global …

Macao to hold int'l travel industry expo
5 years, 9 months ago

Macao to hold int'l travel industry expo

China Daily  

The seventh Macao International Travel Expo will open in Macao on April 26 with further expanded scale, the special administrative region 's tourism office said here Tuesday. Macao Government Tourism Office Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes told the press that the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area supports Macao to develop a series of global …

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