Macau

Travelling from Hong Kong to Macao can be a drag. If everything goes according to plan, the ferry crossing between two of Asia’s premier destinations can be done, in theory, in 55 minutes.

When you think about going ‘all-in’ your first thought is probably Las Vegas as the capital of the casino world. Las Vegas is an entertainment packed city, perfect for those who want to…

The Chinese tourist market in Portugal experienced steady growth this year. This growth is one of the reasons behind the importance of this year’s congress of the Portuguese Association of…

AirAsia’s newest route lets citizens of Macao and Mainland travel directly to Thailand’s paradise island of Phuket, flying daily and direct from Macao to Phuket starting this January 8,…

AirAsia, is continuing its network expansion by introducing Macao to Johor Bahru, Malaysia starting 28 November 2017.  The new Macao-Johor Bahru route with daily direct flights will…

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has launched a gastronomy-focused website highlighting Macao’s foodie credentials. The website is a source of information for those interested…

AirAsia will introduce an Airbus A330 aircraft on two routes this month, marking the first time the short-haul low-cost carrier has utilised large, twin-aisle large aircraft. From 19…

Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017) Who? Flydubai Why? New…

New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Cambodia Angkor Air Why? New charter service…

Pakistan gets new pilgrimmage flights Where? Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to Multan (Pakistan) When? Four times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Saudi Arabian Airlines Why? Trade and…

Steve Wynn, the US gaming giant, is preparing to launch his most expensive resort project to date. The US$4.2 billion Wynn Palace will officially open on Monday (22 August 2016),…

Travel agents can improve customer service and differentiate themselves from their competitors by selling more airline ancillary products, delegates at Travelport’s annual customer…

The so-called “disruptors” of the travel industry, such as Airbnb and Uber, are actually enabling the travel industry to expand and attract more customers, a senior Travelport executive has…

It already allows guests to take gondola rides along an indoor Venetian canal, and soon, in its latest journey into European kitsch, Las Vegas Sands will offer visitors to Macau the chance…

Macau is aiming to diversify its tourist offerings with the launch of a new campaign to promote the historic Taipa area of the city. The new 'Taipa Village - Authentic Macau' tourism…

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has formed a new marketing partnership with Travelport, aimed at driving more visitors to the city. Under the agreement, Macau will push…

Starwood has revealed that its Sheraton hotel in Macau has become part of its new Sheraton Grand portfolio. The 3,896-room Sheraton Macao Hotel Cotai Central, which became the world's…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has brought its luxury St Regis brand to Macau, as part of the Sands China's integrated resort complex. The new St Regis Macao Cotai Central becomes the…

AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard. On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…

Structural work on a replica of the Eiffel Tower has been completed in Macau. The new monument forms part of The Parisian Macao, a new French-themed resort being developed by Sands…

AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore. Following the launch of…

MGM China has announced the first restaurant for its new integrated resort in Macau, MGM Cotai. The new outlet, AJI, will offer the city's first taste of Nikkei cuisine - a fusion of…

Marriott International has launched its first two hotels in Macau, as part of the expansion of the Galaxy Macau integrated resort. The new Ritz-Carlton Macau is an all-suite hotel…

Macau has emerged as the destination with highest hotel rates in Asia Pacific, according to a new report. The HRS Hotel Price Radar for the first quarter of 2015 found that Macau…

Macau’s major integrated resorts experienced a sharp decline in gaming revenues in the first quarter of 2015. Casinos contribute approximately 85% of total revenues at Macau’s…

MGM China has agreed a new credit facility that will enable the company to continue with plans to develop its new integrated resort on Macau's Cotai Strip. The group has confirmed a…

Marriott International has opened bookings for its two new luxury hotels in Macau. The new JW Marriott Macau and Ritz-Carlton Macau are both set to open in 27 May 2015, as part of the…

The Chennai-based low-cost carrier SpiceJet has announced the addition of three new international destinations. The carrier will add Bangkok, Muscat and Macau to its international…