https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/macau/ Macau News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:15:17+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-launch-new-route-to-macau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-launch-new-route-to-macau/ Korean Air is launching a new daily service between Seoul Incheon and Macau from July 1. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport at 9:15 pm and arrive at Macau International Airport at 11:55 pm. The return flight departs from Macau International Airport at 1:10 am the next day and arrives at Incheon International Airport at 6:00 am. The flight time is approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:55:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-tourism-to-witness-major-resurgence-due-to-chinese-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-tourism-to-witness-major-resurgence-due-to-chinese-travellers/ According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research, China’s Travel & Tourism sector is predicted to contribute $1.48TN to the national economy by the end of 2023, up over 150% from 2022, when the sector contributed $583BN to the economy. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:38:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-cities-branding-conference-opens-in-chinas-macao/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-cities-branding-conference-opens-in-chinas-macao/ The 2023 World Cities Branding Conference opened at the MGM Cotai in Macao, China, last week. Government officials, industry experts and guest speakers across the world exchanged views on city branding, cultural exchanges, tourism and sustainable urban development Sun, 09 Jul 2023 03:31:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macao-government-tourism-office-launches-buy-one-get-one-free-offer-for-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macao-government-tourism-office-launches-buy-one-get-one-free-offer-for-air/ Upon the loosening of anti-epidemic measures, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has put forth a promotional campaign with Air Macau to entice foreign tourists to visit the city after years of travel restrictions. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:58:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-macau-welcomes-franck-droin-as-general-manager/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-macau-welcomes-franck-droin-as-general-manager/ Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the new appointment of Franck Droin as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:36:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sands-china-awarded-new-10-year-gaming-concession/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sands-china-awarded-new-10-year-gaming-concession/ The Sands China group has been awarded a new 10-year gaming concession in Macao, as announced by the Macao government today Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:53:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macao-government-tourism-office-prepares-for-busy-national-day-golden-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macao-government-tourism-office-prepares-for-busy-national-day-golden-week/ To welcome the National Day Golden Week Holiday from 1 to 7 October 2022, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has poured greater efforts in destination marketing and promotion of special offers, alongside a range of wonderful activities. Preparations are made to welcome visitors as a new impetus to tourism and economic revival. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:33:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gambling-hub-macau-set-for-major-tourism-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gambling-hub-macau-set-for-major-tourism-boost/ Casino operators in China’s biggest gambling city are breathing a sigh of relief, as tourist groups have been given the green light to visit. Businesses have been struggling since Beijing implemented a crackdown on corruption, and the Covid-19 pandemic battered the world’s biggest gambling hub. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:05:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-macau-studio-city-confirmed-for-late-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-macau-studio-city-confirmed-for-late-2022/ Marriott International has signed an agreement with Melco Resorts & Entertainment to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Macau. The property is expected to open in December. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:29:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/grand-lisboa-palace-resort-macau-welcomes-first-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/grand-lisboa-palace-resort-macau-welcomes-first-guests/ The new integrated resort by SJM Resorts in Cotai has opened its doors. The first phase will see the destination welcoming guests to the flagship Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, the largest of its three towers. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:56:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shimizu-to-lead-andaz-macau-ahead-of-2021-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shimizu-to-lead-andaz-macau-ahead-of-2021-opening/ Andaz Macau has welcomed hotelier Chikako Shimizu to the role of general manager. With the hotel to open in first half of 2021, she is a Hyatt and Andaz veteran. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:25:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kevin-clayton-chief-marketing-officer-galaxy-entertainment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kevin-clayton-chief-marketing-officer-galaxy-entertainment/ With Galaxy Macau picking up the title of Asia’s Leading Casino Resort at the World Travel Awards, Kevin Clayton, chief marketing officer at Galaxy Entertainment, tells Breaking Travel News what the title means to him. Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:47:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macau-welcomes-zaha-hadid-architects-designed-morpheus-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macau-welcomes-zaha-hadid-architects-designed-morpheus-hotel/ Morpheus Hotel has opened in Macau, China. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the property is the centrepiece of the City of Dreams development. Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wynn-palace-to-bring-luxury-flourish-to-macau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wynn-palace-to-bring-luxury-flourish-to-macau/ Wynn Resorts will open the doors to Wynn Palace, the latest hotel from Steve Wynn, on August 22nd after six years of development. The new destination represents the culmination of Wynn’s more than 45 years of experience and redefines luxury in Macau’s evolution into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gary-goddard-entertainment-designed-studio-city-opens-in-macau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gary-goddard-entertainment-designed-studio-city-opens-in-macau/ Gary Goddard, president of Hollywood-based Gary Goddard Entertainment + Design, has designed Studio City, a new $3.2 billion casino and resort in Macau. GGE is an international leader in the design of major integrated resorts and destination theme parks worldwide. The Studio City opening was a star-studded event attended by Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, and Mariah Carey. Thu, 29 Oct 2015 02:11:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/louis-xiii-hotel-places-largest-ever-rolls-royce-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/louis-xiii-hotel-places-largest-ever-rolls-royce-order/ Luxury entrepreneur Stephen Hung has purchased the largest Rolls-Royce Phantom fleet in the world, placing an order for 30 Bespoke Extended Wheelbase Phantoms for his Louis XIII hotel in Macau. This transaction represents the world’s single largest order of Rolls-Royces ever. Two of the fleet will be the most expensive Rolls-Royce Phantoms ever commissioned. Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-ciaran-carruthers-senior-vice-president-vene/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-ciaran-carruthers-senior-vice-president-vene/ As Macao transforms itself from a casino-led destination into a world-leading resort one property has been at the forefront of its growth – The Venetian Macao. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Ciaran Carruthers, Senior Vice President at the property to discuss how the brand is recalibrating its offering to meet the growing demands of consumers. Fri, 08 Aug 2014 09:58:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/karl-lagerfield-plans-fashion-hotel-in-macau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/karl-lagerfield-plans-fashion-hotel-in-macau/ Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld is planning to enter the hospitality industry following the signing of a deal to design a 270-room signature hotel in Macau. The 270-room property is expected to open in 2017 in a 20-story tower, the Lisboa Palace, in the gambling enclave in southern China. Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:36:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macau-tourist-office-launches-first-walking-tour-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macau-tourist-office-launches-first-walking-tour-app/ The Macau Government Tourist Office has launched an iOS app designed to complement four recently created walking tours that take visitors off the beaten tourist trail. The new app, titled ‘Step Out, Macau’, allows users to explore the walking tours in greater detail, while on the move, to give a greater travel experience. Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:30:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macaus-largest-hotel-set-to-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/macaus-largest-hotel-set-to-open/ Starwood is set to open its largest ever Sheraton hotel this September, within the Sands Cotai Central complex in Macau. Two new Marriott properties are billed to open within the development in 2015. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:57:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-affiliate-network-inks-deal-with-macau.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-affiliate-network-inks-deal-with-macau.com/ Online marketing portal Macau.com is linking up with Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN), providing visitors to Macau.com with access to 149,000 hotels worldwide, via booking platform, Chameleon. Macau, which is emerging as a leading MICE destination, reported 28 million visitors in 2011. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:14:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-tourism-meets-member-of-legislative-assembly-of-macau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-tourism-meets-member-of-legislative-assembly-of-macau/ Alain St.Ange, CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, met with Mr. Chan Meng Kam, member of the Legislative Assembly of the Macau Special Administration Region of the People’s Republic of China, when he was on a working visit to Hong Kong and Macau last week. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/playboy-club-macau-opens-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/playboy-club-macau-opens-this-weekend/ Playboy has confirmed it will officially welcome guests to its new Playboy Club Macau this weekend. Following the success of Playboy Club Las Vegas, Playboy is determined to elevate Macau beyond its status as a gaming centre and to pioneer its move into becoming a high-end entertainment destination. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:37:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-aim-for-macao-operator-licence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-aim-for-macao-operator-licence/ A prized air operating licence has been put up for tender in Macao, offering overseas carriers an opportunity to establish a foothold in the world’s largest gambling market. Front runners in the race include Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:56:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090514123331192/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090514123331192/ To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of the Macau SAR, the Macau Government Tourist Office will launch - Plan to Support Macau Tourism Industry - on May 18 to attract more visitors to Macau. The plan will also include measures to support tourism development in Sichuan. The total budget of the plan is MOP172,400,000. Thu, 14 May 2009 12:33:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090225220400482/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090225220400482/ As the final numbers on Asia’s 2008 tourism performance are tallied, preliminary results from different sources suggest that the winners in terms of inbound tourism included Indonesia with 17 percent and Macau with 10 percent. Southeast and South Asia tied for best performing sub-region, with average increases of 4 percent each. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:04:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc08-macau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc08-macau/ Breaking Travel News interviews Macau at WTTC 2008, Dubai. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:17:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061219124730842/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061219124730842/ Macau has outperformed Las Vegas in gross revenue from casino and other gaming activities in the first 10 months this year, according to a Financial Times report on Tuesday. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:47:31 +0000