Destination Guide: Macau

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Macau Destination Guide

  • Macau is Asia’s newest and most exciting destination for meetings, events and incentives
  • Macau is a unique and different choice for event organisers
  • Home to the world’s highest commercial bungee jump – the Macau Tower
  • An array of world class hotel accommodation ranging from 3 star practical to luxurious 5 star
  • The largest fully integrated convention and exhibition facility in Asia
  • Ease of Access – both via domestic flights into Macau International Airport or regular fast ferry from Hong Kong (only 45-60 mins)
  • Visa free status for UK residents for up to six months
  • Local currency is Pataca (MOP) but Hong Kong Dollar (HK$) widely accepted
  • Asia’s entertainment capital – world class shows and attractions
  • +8 hours GMT

The harmony of Portuguese and Chinese heritage and culture in Macau is now overlaid with an exciting range of new hotels and attractions, including a dramatic increase in the number and diversity of meetings and events space.

Macau is ideal for groups as it is only 29km² and the picturesque countryside and beaches of Taipa and Coloane provide a fantastic contrast to the bustling city of Macau.  The Historic Centre of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers countless opportunities for excursions and special events with unique event spaces. Experience a slice of the Mediterranean in the heart of Asia.

Nowhere in the region has there been so much investment in large scale venues accommodation, entertainment and attractions in recent years – with more to come!

 

So, find out more about conference and incentive travel to Macau, and how you can put the ‘Wow’ of Macau into your events.

 

Contact:

Becky Smith

Macau Government Tourist Office

+44 208 334 8323

becky@humewhitehead.co.uk

 
 

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Macau News

Macau to increase hotel rooms to 50,000 by 2017

 

Marriott International to manage two properties in Macau

 

Sands Cotai Central opens for business

 

Sheraton signature hotel spa to open in Macau

 

Galaxy Macau plans to expand meetings space

 

Holiday Inn Macau to upgrade rooms

 

Marriott expands into Macau

 

Jumeirah to open Macau hotel

 

Macau invests in incentives programme

 

Macau sets up a working team to promote tourism and leisure

 

Macau: Drop in MICE events but delegate numbers on the rise

 

Wynn Resorts to open development in Macau

 

Innovation central to Macau's tourism success

 

Conrad Macau to open in 2012

 

Banyan Tree unveils five-star resort in Macau

 

Macau Tourism and Cultural Activities Center opens

 

Macau to host travel agency convention

 

InterContinental to open Holiday Inn in Macau

 

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Macau launches iPhone app for business travellers

 

Mandarin Oriental Macau appoints general manager

 

Sheraton to open in Macau in 2012

 

Macau extends events investment

 

Luxury hotels open in Macau

 

Meeting and event planners target Macau

 

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Hong Kong and Macau tourism hold Christmas showcase at Mandarin Oriental

 

Macau and Hong Kong join forces to promote incentives

 
 

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