Macau News

LVS on a roll, slashing costs

We are concerned. Not about the ability of Las Vegas Sands Corp. to... continue >>>

Wynn gets a-chopping, too

Macau has saved Steve Wynn's bacon over the past year: of this there... continue >>>

MGM Grand Macau earns US$16m

Shares in Las Vegas-based gaming and entertainment operators have been climbing steadily, in... continue >>>

Chui 'preparing to run'

Fernando Chui Sai-on, secretary for culture and social affairs and apparent front-runner for... continue >>>

PokerStars guarantees HK$1m

PokerStars Macau is going from strength to strength since moving to the Grand... continue >>>

The flu scare that wasn't

Although it appears swine flu has turned out to be nothing like it... continue >>>

Golden Week starts amid flu fears

It's Golden Week. Starting yesterday, the masses began pouring through Gongbei from the mainland... continue >>>

Sands on the block?

It is the start of the Golden Month for the Sands Macao, which... continue >>>

Visitor arrivals down in March

Visitor arrivals in Macau are slightly weaker than they were a year ago, latest... continue >>>

Galaxy produces stellar result

Galaxy Entertainment Group has produced a shockingly good result for 2008 and the first... continue >>>

Old Taipa set for facelift

Our favorite neighborhood in Macau is set for a big redevelopment. Old Taipa Village,... continue >>>

Ho family buys out Mandarin Oriental

A transaction in which one privately owned company controlled by the Ho family gives... continue >>>

Singaporean institute to offer training

For all the progress that has been made by the arrival of the new... continue >>>

Macau has new poker king

A month-long "festival of poker" wrapped up in thrilling style this week at... continue >>>

Mahjong masters hit Macau

No sooner have the poker pros packed up and left town, than the... continue >>>

Macau sees off a hot summer

The weather is starting to cool (barely), but people are still talking about what... continue >>>

Venetian bosses paint the future

Looking at the faces of Sheldon Adelson, Bill Weidner, Brad Stone, Stephen Weaver and... continue >>>

Poker stars in Macau

The Asian Poker Tour is in full swing at the StarWorld Hotel and Casino,... continue >>>

Taubman brings in the big guns

Taubman Asia, a subsidiary of the world's premier luxury shopping mall operator, Taubman... continue >>>

Cirque du Soleil: interview with Jerry Nadal and Allan Hills

Destination Macau was fortunate to sit down with Jerry Nadal, vice president of the... continue >>>

SJM's IPO good to go

For a monopoly that had its world turned suddenly upside down six years ago,... continue >>>

StarWorld’s 'jumbo room' on track

The StarWorld’s “jumbo-VIP” facility has not been affected by the government’s recent announcement... continue >>>

Government’s cup runneth over

The pile of money that the government found itself sitting on last year,... continue >>>

Hotel employment doubles

Funny what foreign investment can do: the number of hotel employees in Macau has... continue >>>

Macau concessionaires go abroad

The owners of three of Macau’s concessions – MGM Mirage, Melco-Crown, and Stanley Ho... continue >>>

Cheers! Now freeze – Macau govt

Francis Tam, heir apparent to Macau’s chief executive, chose a festive occasion on Tuesday... continue >>>

Venetian ferries to go at night

Fans of Cirque du Soleil and other major entertainment acts appearing in Cotai will... continue >>>

Pac On terminal delayed to 2011

Speaking of Taipa and ferries, the government has revealed that its original plan to... continue >>>

Transport infrastructure needs action – panel

A panel of industry experts appearing at G2E were adamant that the biggest challenge... continue >>>

Dream Team coming to Macau

The road to Olympics basketball gold goes through Macau this year, as Team USA... continue >>>

PokerStars clean up – for charity

High-class poker has arrived in Macau, thanks to Pokerstars Macau. continue >>>

See you at G2E Asia

If you haven’t already registered for the premier gaming event of the year in... continue >>>

World-class poker finds a home in Macau

PokerStars.net, the world heavyweight champion of online poker and organizer of the Asia... continue >>>

Galaxy brings in Banyan Tree

The Galaxy Entertainment Group has brought in another major brand in Asian luxury... continue >>>

Crown rakes in cash for MPEL

What a difference three months can make. Melco-PBL (MPEL), the US-listed joint venture between... continue >>>

Macau cash pours in for quake relief

Macau has responded quickly and generously to calls for financial assistance to aid... continue >>>

Red Devils score at The Venetian

Manchester United, the world’s most popular football club (soccer, to you North Americans), has... continue >>>

Of planes, ferries and bridges

It’s been an interesting few days for Macau’s foreign investment community, which appears to... continue >>>

Korfiatis: Let my airline go!

Excerpts from a speech given at the Viva Macau annual Spring Dinner by Con... continue >>>

Rat pack storms Macau

Macau kicked started the Year of the Rat with anything but a timid squeak,... continue >>>

Ponte 16 warms up historic Macau

Macau’s first European-style integrated resort opened on Saturday in bitterly cold weather, when Ponte... continue >>>

Celine Dion to play Macau

Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday, February 1) for what promises to be the... continue >>>

Star Mandarin chef at Mezzaluna

The Mandarin Oriental has brought in talented Michelin-starred chef Mario Corti from the hotel’s... continue >>>

CotaiJet back in business

Macau has another ferry operator … again. After the Macau Macao Intermediate Court last... continue >>>

Cops to bust the Venetian

They are in plainclothes, and stalking the building ... just kidding. Actually, if you... continue >>>

CotaiJet suspended

The Venetian’s new ferry service, CotaiJet, has been suspended pending a legal struggle between... continue >>>

Okura to open in Macau

Macau is set to get its first Japanese-managed luxury hotel chain, courtesy of the... continue >>>

Riding on a Cotai jetplane

CotaiJet (Macau) Ltd launched its maiden voyage this morning at 8.30 am from the... continue >>>

Metis: the story so far

Destination Macau has previously carried reports concerning the planned launch of a new airline... continue >>>

Cotai Water Jets

Watch excepts from video news interview with Stephen Weaver, President Asia Region, Las Vegas Sands Corporation - and see a sneak preview of the new ferry. continue >>>

Tourist arrivals zoom in October

This year’s October “golden week” holidays were Macau’s best ever, as over 2.43... continue >>>

Viva off to Japan, Vietnam, Korea

Viva Macau is about to launch new flights to Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh... continue >>>

Federer vs. Sampras: say no more

Star-studded tennis doesn’t get any better than this. On Saturday (November 24), current... continue >>>

Extreme magic and deadly escapes

Tickets still on sale at www.venetianmacaotickets.com include one of the world’s greatest magicians and... continue >>>

Asian Poker Open under way

The Asian Poker Open gets under way today (November 22) with qualifying games... continue >>>

Metis gets its jets

Metis Transpacific, which has been the center of intense speculation recently over its upcoming... continue >>>

Expo finishes with pizzazz

The Wine & Gourmet Asia Expo was brought to a lip-smacking close at the... continue >>>

Macau Grand Prix set to roar

The action moves outside of the integrated resorts for a change this week in... continue >>>

StarWorld crowns King of Baccarat

The StarWorld Hotel and Casino crowned its King of Baccarat at the weekend, with... continue >>>

Asian Poker Open gets big names

Playing seats are selling fast for the Asian Poker Open being held at the... continue >>>

Wine & Gourmet Expo opens with fizz

The crème de la crème of gastronomy in Macau – some might say... continue >>>

Wynn keeps riding his luck in Macau

Steve Wynn is making as much money from his 600-room, 280-table Wynn Macau as... continue >>>

Viva wins new airline award

Viva Macau, the low-fare airline, has been chosen as New Airline of the... continue >>>

Magic tricks at Grand Lisboa

Stanley Ho has pulled another rabbit out of his hat by adding a... continue >>>

Stanley Ho crowns baccarat Emperor

SJM crowned its “Emperor” of baccarat on Sunday, with Stanley Ho handing over a... continue >>>

StarWorld gives away a Benz

The StarWorld Hotel and Casino gave away its first grand prize recently in the... continue >>>

Grand Waldo to host Asian Poker Open

The Grand Waldo Casino, run by the Galaxy Entertainment Group, is bringing world-class poker... continue >>>

Black-Eyed Peas get it started

The Black-Eyed Peas, one of the most successful hip-hop bands to come out of... continue >>>

NBA electrifies Macau

The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers brought major league entertainment to Macau at the... continue >>>

MIF: Macau seals US$4 bn Zhuhai deal

It was straight to business from the get-go at this year's Macao International Trade... continue >>>

Kenfair tests Macau waters

Mega Macao at the Venetian marked the start of the autumn season for sourcing... continue >>>

Visitor arrivals keep surging

In just nine months, Macau has nearly surpassed its number of visitor arrivals for... continue >>>

Macau's hottest club is back

It's official. After months of wait, Sky 21 is now formally open once again.... continue >>>

Cafe Ou Mun to close

On November 5, one of Macau's most celebrated Portuguese coffee shops - Cafe Ou... continue >>>

Orlando wins first Macau NBA match

Orlando may have defeated Team China 116-92, but China held on to play an... continue >>>

Shun Tak fights head on for Pac On

Pansy Ho, managing director of MGM Grand and head of Shun Tak Holdings, which... continue >>>

Galaxy gets some cash

The Galaxy Entertainment Group, one of six gaming concession-holders in Macau, is taking in... continue >>>

New Macau ferry pier to open Oct. 18

A new era for Macau ferry services begins on October 18 with the opening... continue >>>

Senna returns to the Macau Grand Prix

For those of you who remember the late Ayrton Senna who was first to... continue >>>

Fair play at Venetian

The Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) gets underway next week, coinciding with... continue >>>

We won't start a fare war, says Weaver

The Venetian Macao will not start a fare war with Macau's incumbent ferry operators,... continue >>>

Gaming revenues overtake last year

In the first three quarters of this year, Macau's gaming revenues hit US$7.3 billion... continue >>>

Millions travel through Macau

A record 1.25 million people traveled through Macau in just three days from September... continue >>>

Beyoncé tickets on sale now

R&B singer, songwriter and actress Beyoncé performs at the Venetian Macao on Saturday, November... continue >>>

Melco-PBL maps out plans for Trinity

Melco-PBL intends to open a third casino - The Trinity - in Macau, on... continue >>>

Cebu Pacific launches Macau-Manila flights

Cebu Pacific Air will launch thrice-weekly flights between Manila and Macau, starting on October... continue >>>

October gold rush

The October 1 National Day holiday marks the beginning of the “Golden Week” holidays... continue >>>

More room at Sands

The Sands Macao invited guests and celebrities including Andy Hui, George Lam and Teresa... continue >>>

Miss out on Federer tickets?

If you are willing to spend a bit more and stay a couple of... continue >>>

Okada reopens with a bang

Wynn Macau celebrated the reopening of their Japanese restaurant Okada with a poolside party... continue >>>

Gaming revenues soar

Macau's gross gaming receipts hit MOP$44.9 billion in the first six months of the... continue >>>

Venetian welcomes 500,000

Mark Brown, president of Sands Macao and The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, said more than 500,000... continue >>>

Yao Ming plays in Macau for first time

Last night, Yao Ming's Team China defeated the Melbourne Tigers 84-78, at Macau's Tap... continue >>>

Wynn Macau turns 1

Destination Macau would like to wish Wynn Macau a happy first anniversary. Now that... continue >>>

Lost Wages jazz legend

Just a few days after the gargantuan Venetian opening last week, jazz giant Dee... continue >>>

Colorful floorplay at the Sands

Incredible energy, bright colors and fast moves. The Burn the Floor dance troupe heats... continue >>>

Penfolds wine dinner @ Aurora

Next week, Executive Chef of Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant, Jerome Tremoulet will be at... continue >>>

New ferries on the way

Compounding the transportation situation in Macau during the Venetian Macao's opening was the fact... continue >>>

Taxis rarer than VIPs

The Venetian Macao began building its integrated resort on Cotai more than three years... continue >>>

Crowds go marching in

The Venetian Macao pulled in a record number of visitors to a single property,... continue >>>

Venetian opens new era for Macau

After three years of anticipation, Asia's largest integrated resort, The Venetian Macao, has finally... continue >>>

A CATS Christmas

For the first time, Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS will spend Christmas in Macau, with... continue >>>

Viva heads for land of Oz

Viva Macau's inaugural Sydney-Macau flight took off for the first time yesterday after a... continue >>>

Galaxy's kings of baccarat and basketball

The StarWorld Casino, flagship of the Galaxy Entertainment Group, is hosting a 'King of... continue >>>

Tenmasa opens at Crown

Crown Macau's Tenmasa Japanese restaurant officially opened last Friday. Tenmasa is a rare find:... continue >>>

Sydney blames Macau for grounding Viva

Viva Macau was not able to get what could be its most popular and... continue >>>

Metis confident of September launch

Macau's new low-fare airline entrant - Metis TransPacific - will launch twice-weekly flights between... continue >>>

Expo Real Asia puts Macau on hold

Expo Real Asia is re-evaluating the location for its next real estate conference in... continue >>>

Catch "The Chill Trio" at Vasco

If you are in the mood for some jazz, R&B and contemporary pop, head... continue >>>

GCA cashes in on Venetian deal

Global Cash Access (GCA) has struck a three-year deal with the Venetian Macao to provide financial intermediary services to the world's largest casino. continue >>>

Reggie Martin departs Westin

Macau's U.S. Warden Reggie Martin has moved on from the city's Westin Resort to... continue >>>

Macau airlines launch new routes

Direct flights to Macau are growing rapidly with the latest announcement of new routes... continue >>>

Dee Dee Bridgewater in concert

Dee Dee Bridgewater, jazz singer and UN Ambassador in the fight against world hunger,... continue >>>

It's official: Barthes heads for Beijing

Pierre Barthes, general manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Macau will depart Macau early next... continue >>>

Bowie bids farewell

Grant Bowie, the man who led Wynn Macau from concept to reality when he... continue >>>

May gaming revenue up more than 60% as forecast

The Macau Statistics and Census Service reported yesterday (July 3) that May gaming revenue... continue >>>

Visa clampdown may deal severe blow to revenues

A recent conference call with UBS Hong Kong analyst, Grant Chum warned that Macau... continue >>>

July 4th BBQ at Macau Tower

Tonight, in celebration of America’s Independence Day, the Macau Tower and AmCham Macau are... continue >>>

Christie Hefner brings Playboy to Macau

A 40,000 square-foot Playboy Mansion Macao, slated to open in 2009 at Macao Studio... continue >>>

GalaxyWorld Resort "on track”

At yesterday's annual general meeting in Hong Kong, the Galaxy Entertainment Group said the... continue >>>

Visitor arrivals pass 10 million mark

In the first five months of this year, visitor arrivals surpassed 10 million, up... continue >>>

Venetian partners with Asian Indoor Games

The Venetian Macau has signed on as the official headquarter hotel for the 2nd... continue >>>

Venetian Macao opens August 28

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has now confirmed that The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel... continue >>>

Galaxy quest continues

Galaxy's earnings for the first five months of this year are up 25 per... continue >>>

3,000 delegates descend upon G2EAsia

Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association have nearly doubled the number of delegates... continue >>>

GoMacau buys Macau.com

MKW Capital, investors in a number of Macau-related businesses including GoMacau.com, have purchased Macau.com... continue >>>

Con pilots Viva; Pyne heads for Russia

Rumors of CEO Andrew Pyne’s exit from Viva Macau ended yesterday with the formal... continue >>>

CTM launches 3G next week

Phil Green, CEO of CTM (Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau) said the Macau telecommunications... continue >>>

Macau average stay: 1.16 nights

Macau’s average night stay for the month of April has not changed since one... continue >>>

The Queen's birthday

In other news, the Queen’s Birthday Party will be held tomorrow, June 14 at... continue >>>

Wynn wait-and-see approach: positive

Analysts and Macau casino operators see Wynn's move to scale back on their expansion... continue >>>

LaSalle brings BEL-LAGO

More high-end residential apartments are being built near the Macau Tower. continue >>>

Citigroup remains upbeat on Macau

In response to the Macau Statistics and Census Service report that April gaming revenue... continue >>>

MCDA: "We are here to stay"

On June 2, International Children’s Day, Eliana Calderon held a fund-raising event sponsored by... continue >>>

Man Utd tickets on sale Saturday

Tickets for the Venetian Cup Manchester United match against Shenzhen Xiangxue Eisiti go on... continue >>>

May earnings up 60%

May gaming revenues could set record high. continue >>>

Man Utd ticket sales delayed

Manchester United tickets will not go on sale June 2 as planned. continue >>>

MGM's final touch of gold

MGM Grand Macau celebrated its topping out today (May 30) when the final, 5,500th... continue >>>

Macau mail ads stopped on mainland

Macau hotel ads on the mainland are now being squeezed in the direct-mailing market continue >>>

'Quality control' move welcomed

The Guangdong government's move last week to revise its policy on Facilitated Individual Travel... continue >>>

Strong RMB boosts spend; drives up food prices

Last Wednesday, the Chinese dollar (RMB) hit a record high against the Macau pataca... continue >>>

Guangdong cracks down on Macau ads

Macau hotels will find it tougher to advertise in Guangdong for the rest of 2007, senior media sources say. continue >>>

Crown running on empty?

A week after its grand opening, the Crown Macau is struggling to attract visitors to its five-floor casino, according to spot checks conducted by Destination Macau. continue >>>

Jewels missing at Crown

Nearly a week after the opening of the Crown Macau, it is still the... continue >>>

Celebrating Macau's children

The MCDA (Macau Child Development Association), a non-profit group for children who require special... continue >>>

Sands turns three

The Sands Macao, probably the most successful casino in world history, turned three yesterday.... continue >>>

Hip hop with a French twist

French hip hoppers, Terrain Vague and the Macau b-boys bring street dance to life... continue >>>

Luck be a man named Wynn

With quarterly profit at Wynn Macau nearly doubling in the first three months of... continue >>>

Kevin Ho takes over as Viva shareholder

The recent passing of William Ho [Macau chief executive Edmund Ho's elder brother], who... continue >>>

Lotus bridge takes heat off Gongbei at May holiday

The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) announced yesterday that 589,936 visitors (60 per cent... continue >>>

Punchline returns to the OTT

The Punchline Comedy Club returns to the Old Taipa Tavern (OTT) next Tuesday, May... continue >>>

Bex celebrates 3rd Anniversary

For the record, Bex isn't closing, it's celebrating its 3rd Anniversary on May 12.... continue >>>

When push comes to shove

If you've ever flown out of Macau, you may know what it's like to... continue >>>

Labor Day protests turn ugly

Employment issues in Macau took a more dramatic turn yesterday when police fired warning shots at a demonstration against the government. continue >>>

Venetian's first guests: Man Utd

When Manchester United comes to play at the Venetian Macao Cup on July 23,... continue >>>

Of MICE and Macau

Panelists at today's Investment Forum debate about the MICE value proposition for Macau. continue >>>

Macau-Vancouver, anyone?

Canadian Christopher Colbourne is launching a new Vancouver-Macau route this June aboard "Metis". continue >>>

Confirmed: Lotus Bridge border re-opens May 1

The Zhuhai Foreign Trade & Economic Coorporation Bureau has confirmed that the new Hengqin... continue >>>

Partying to the end @ Tryst

Apparently, you had to be 'somebody' if you wanted to get into Tryst on... continue >>>

Fatal fall at Sands Macau

Yesterday at approximately 8:00 a.m., a 51-year-old man from Hebei fell to his death... continue >>>

Addicted gamblers urged to 'exclude' themselves

In an effort to curb gambling addiction, the Las Vegas Sands Corp. launched its... continue >>>

Reds confirmed for July 23 Macau match

As rumored for months, Manchester United has now officially been confirmed to play at... continue >>>

Bowie: 'Tryst is not gone, just on hold'

Wynn Macau will close Tryst on Saturday, April 21, but it could be resurrected. continue >>>

Sylvester talks retail at AustCham event

David Sylvester, VP of retail development Asia for Venetian Marketing Services Ltd. will speak... continue >>>

Blockbuster Easter in Macau

This year’s four-day Easter holiday was jam-packed with tourists and the Immigration Department recorded... continue >>>

The God of Gamblers returns

Crown Macau’s Lawrence Ho has partnered with Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat –... continue >>>

Public bidding for land begins; residency investment ends

Macau Chief Executive Edmund Ho made two landmark decisions on April 3. continue >>>

Stanley Ho reportedly in good health

85-year-old Stanley Ho is said to be in good shape and recovering well... continue >>>

Investor forum zeros in on property

This month's 2nd Annual Macau Investment Forum organized by Institutional Investor Conferences brings property,... continue >>>

MGM muscles in on recruitment

As Crown Macau nears opening with an estimated 4,000 new employees on board, the... continue >>>

April forum to address manpower issues

On April 20, InterCham, an informal group of leaders from more than 20 international... continue >>>

Gaming wages up 24 per cent in Macau

In December 2006, average earnings for full-time employees in the Gaming Industry was MOP$13,978,... continue >>>

Venetian sets the Magic date

The Las Vegas Sands Corp, the NBA and the China Basketball Association have confirmed... continue >>>

Sentiments of Lilau

From March 23 to May 13, an exhibition celebrating Lilau, one of the oldest... continue >>>

Banks & Morrison take on Cotai

David Banks joined Galaxy as group chief operating officer and Nigel Morrison as group... continue >>>

MIF boosts exhibitor numbers

This year’s MIF (Macau International Trade & Investment Fair), organized by IPIM (Macau Trade... continue >>>

Venetian recruits Frederique

On Tuesday, the Venetian Macao held a recruitment drive at the Frederique Academy for... continue >>>

Will the Lotus Bridge re-open May 1?

The Lotus Bridge linking Hengqin Island in Zhuhai and Cotai will likely re-open to... continue >>>

February lures more than 2 million visitors

Thanks to the February Lunar New Year holiday, Macau welcomed 2,169,489 visitors for the... continue >>>

Paris in Macau

You'll feel like you've landed in France when you walk through the doors of... continue >>>

Check out the Macau arts festival

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Arts Festival taking place around Macau from May... continue >>>

Forecast bright for Macau aviation: CAPA

CAPA, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has just released its latest aviation report:... continue >>>

AirAsia serves K.K.-Macau daily

AirAsia officially announced the launch of its daily, direct Macau-Kota Kinabalu (K.K.), Sabah services... continue >>>

Crown champions future leadership

Greg Hawkins, CEO for Crown Macau has bold plans for the future of his... continue >>>

Friedman has high hopes for retail

David Friedman, co-chairman and co-chief executive officer for Macao Studio City who first came... continue >>>

3G services start this summer

CTM’s CEO Phil Green has announced plans to launch 3G mobile services in June.... continue >>>

Chinnery watercolors at Museum of Art

British painter George Chinnery's scenes of Macau are on display at the Macau Museum... continue >>>

Adelson world's 6th richest man

Sheldon Adelson's (Las Vegas Sands Corp.) net worth is US$26.5 billion. continue >>>

Institutional Investor forum returns

This year's 2nd Annual Macau Investment Forum organized by Institutional Investor Conferences brings real... continue >>>

15-minute ferries to link Macau and HKIA

MGTO director, Joao Manuel Costa Antunes says he envisages ferries will run every 15... continue >>>

Genting backs out of Macau

Genting International has decided not to go forward with a proposed deal with Stanley... continue >>>

StarWorld opens door to premium club

On March 1, StarWorld opened "Jinmen", a new 'premium club' for high rollers. On... continue >>>

Hot real estate in Hengqin

Hengqin Island could generate between US$23 billion and $65 billion in real estate value... continue >>>

Shangri-La, Starwood unveil Cotai plans

Macau’s Cotai Strip – the one with an “R” trademark-registered logo next to... continue >>>

No delay in Cotai, says Adelson

Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corp, said there was... continue >>>

Venetian ferry service ready in November

Stephen Weaver, Las Vegas Sands’ president for Asia, has confirmed that the Venetian... continue >>>

Hengqin project 'moving forward

The Las Vegas Sands Corp’s US$13-billion mixed-use project on Zhuhai’s Hengqin island is... continue >>>

Ferry crashes into pier

A Turbocat ferry from Hong Kong crashed its nose into a pier at the... continue >>>

Wynn: 'Our mass market win highest in Macau'

Steve Wynn dispels myth that he’s lost the mass market to his new neighbor – Grand Lisboa. continue >>>

Freedom for Pansy after 40 years

Nevada’s Gaming Control Board unanimously approved the partnership between Pansy Ho and MGM Mirage... continue >>>

Macau may legalize online gambling

Speaking at the Pacific Congress on I-gaming in Macau yesterday, the city's commissioner for... continue >>>

Markland Blaiklock exits Wynn

Markland Blaiklock, former executive director of hotel operations for Wynn Macau, has left Wynn... continue >>>

Crown to open in 'early May'

The Australian reported yesterday that the Crown Macau is expected to postpone its opening from April to May. continue >>>

Macau airport says no to liquids

Effective March 1, the Macau International Airport will restrict liquid carry-on items. continue >>>

Lisboa and StarWorld draw biggest crowds

The Grand Lisboa and StarWorld lured the most visitors during the Lunar New Year. continue >>>

16-year-old changes the rules

When the mother of a 16-year-old girl won the right to keep HK$740,000 in... continue >>>

Underage gambler wins big

A 16-year-old girl and her family went to the Sands casino on Tuesday, where the minor won HK$740,000 from a slot machine. continue >>>

Lunar New Year high

In an auspicious start to the new year - visitor arrivals and room rates hit record highs. January arrivals were also up 22.7 per cent. continue >>>

Macau makes Broadway

Adrift in Macao, a musical parody by Christopher Durang is now showing in New York. continue >>>

Kung Hei for Vegas

William Weidner, president and COO of Las Vegas Sands Corp and Terri Lanni of... continue >>>

Tabcorp out. PBL in?

Reports that Australian gaming firm Tabcorp will not venture with Richard Branson in Macau,... continue >>>

Macau may score Manchester United

Manchester United may play in Macau this summer, coinciding with the opening of Venetian... continue >>>

MGM makes Cotai move ahead of Ho hearing

Just two weeks prior to Pansy Ho’s suitability hearing with the Nevada Gaming Control... continue >>>

Ready to take a chance again

If you listen carefully while walking through the Grand Lisboa, you just might hear... continue >>>

Crazy Paris Show back on stage

Macau’s Crazy Paris Show dancers, who have performed for years at the original Hotel... continue >>>

Time to celebrate a new year

February 18 marks the start of the pig year in the Chinese lunar new year calendar, and farewell to the year of the dog. continue >>>

Madness in Macau

You’ll find a perfectly mad band at the OTT (Old Taipa Tavern) on most... continue >>>

It's official: Macau earnings eclipse Vegas. Or is it?

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported a record winning streak for Vegas at US$6.69... continue >>>

10 per cent surge in new businesses

During the fourth quarter of 2006, 797 new companies were registered in Macau, with... continue >>>

Weidner announces strong 4Q for Sands; Venetian on track to open in summer

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced its fourth quarter results for 2006 today, and... continue >>>

Grand plans for new Lisboa

Stanley Ho, the big boss of Macau gaming for more than 40 years, opens... continue >>>

$31 billion to bridge Macau and HK

An estimated 31 billion MOP (US$3.8 billion) is needed to build the 29-kilometre (18... continue >>>

Switching gears: From cars to books

BookaChino, a new café and English language bookstore has recently opened in Macau with... continue >>>

Hash House Harriers celebrate 400th

For nearly a decade, the Macau Hash House Harriers (Hash) have been running, walking... continue >>>

Branson enters Virgin territory on Cotai

Richard Branson is the second new player to come to the table this month... continue >>>

Venetian expects 16,000 daily visitors, to start

Stephen Weaver, president, Asian Region, Las Vegas Sands Corp said the Venetian could attract... continue >>>

DFS calls on collective voice for Macau

Ahead of the 86,000 sq. ft. DFS (Duty Free Shoppers) store at the new Four Seasons in Cotai, Charles David, continue >>>

Macau winnings edge closer to US$7 billion mark

Macau gaming revenue for all of 2006 soared to US$6.95 billion (55.9 billion patacas).... continue >>>

Stanley Ho and Star Cruises tie the knot

Star Cruises announced yesterday it would operate a casino in Macau in partnership with... continue >>>

Macau gets close to 22 million visitors

Macau welcomed 21.9 million visitors in 2006 (up 17 per cent over 2005), and more than half of those arrivals were mainland Chinese tourists at 11.98 million. continue >>>

Zhuhai sets up committee for Venetian

Zhuhai has set up a committee to spur the Venetian's proposed development on Hengqin island. continue >>>

Ritz-Carlton, Marriott and Tang hotels to open on Cotai

Macao Studio City, a new entertainment resort on the Cotai Strip adjacent to the Venetian, will offer three new luxury hotels. continue >>>

Macau’s population passes half a million

Macau’s population exceeded half a million people for the first time in September, the... continue >>>

Macau FDI US$1.32 billion

Macau attracted US$1.32 billion in foreign direct investment in 2005, newspapers in Macau reported.... continue >>>

HIV/AIDS cases increase in Macau

Twenty-two new HIV/AIDS cases have been identified in Macau this year, bringing the number... continue >>>

Stanley Ho slices cake and Melco stake

Dr. Stanley Ho celebrated his 85th birthday and the launching of the public... continue >>>

Tourists figures up again in Macau

Macau received nearly 1.99 million tourists in October, up 19.6 year on year, the... continue >>>

Macau to surpass Hong Kong in GDP per capita

JP Morgan predicted that Macau’s GDP per capita will eclipse that of Hong Kong... continue >>>

Macanese make US$850 monthly

Macanese worked an average of 47.2 hours per week and earned US$850 per month... continue >>>

Retail business up 21%

Macau’s retail business generated revenue of nearly US$332 million in the third quarter, up... continue >>>

Demand for housing feeds construction boom

Construction was completed on 21 buildings, including 1904 apartments, during the third quarter in... continue >>>

Mainlanders spend most in Macau

Tourists to Macau spent an average of US$179 during the third quarter, up one... continue >>>

Macau workers receive pay rise

Macau’s government workers will receive a 4.76 per cent rise in their salaries next... continue >>>

Wynn Macau to open new casino

Wynn Macau’s new casino will open during the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Macau... continue >>>

Macau outbound package tours down 40%

The first nine months of this year saw 204,000 Macanese go on international package... continue >>>

Inbound package travelers down

For the fourth month in succession, the number of inbound package tourists to Macau... continue >>>

Number of illegal visitor increases

Macau repatriated 749 illegal visitors during the first nine months of this year, up... continue >>>

Macau GDP expected to hit US$12.5 billion

Macau’s gross domestic product is expected to break through the 100 billion patacas (US$12.5... continue >>>

Macau industrial output value dips

Macau’s total industrial production value hit nearly US$2 billion in 2005, down 5.4 per... continue >>>

Macau banks profits rise

Macau’s bank generated profits of nearly US$313 million in the year to August, up... continue >>>

Hotel developers rush to build in Macau

Macau had 23 hotels under construction in the third quarter of this year and... continue >>>

Migrant workers in demand

Macau now employs more than 56,000 migrant workers, the Vakio Daily reported. According to... continue >>>

Murders double in Macau

Ten people were murdered in Macau in the first nine months of this year,... continue >>>

Reaching for the stars

Galaxy StarWorld’s new VIP gaming areas will open before the end of November, boosting... continue >>>

Macau has 6th cleanest government

Transparency International has ranked Macau as the sixth cleanest government in the Asia-Pacific region,... continue >>>

Good start for Galaxy Macau

Some 4000 guests an hour visited the Galaxy Macau hotel and casino in the... continue >>>

Macau sets record in gaming revenue

Macau racked up gaming revenue of 5.5 billion patacas or about US$687.5 million in... continue >>>

Venetian Macau showcases in Beijing

Venetian Macau has held a large-scale promotion in the Great Hall of the People... continue >>>

Convention center to open in 2008

Construction of the Venetian convention center at Hengqin Island will begin at the end... continue >>>

Property prices continue to rise

A research report by Goldman Sachs says Macau’s property market is preparing for another... continue >>>

EU report commends Macau

In its 2005 report on Macau, the EU commends Macau for its stable political... continue >>>

Surge in 3G mobile demand expected in Macau

An estimated 15 per cent of Macau residents use 3G mobile phones, and that... continue >>>

Macau home buyers prefer small units

Macau's property market is continuing to grow strongly with a rapidly rising population, fueled... continue >>>

Tourists to Macau up 15%

The first nine months of this year saw 15.9 million tourists visit Macau, up... continue >>>

Macau rail system to cost US$525 million

Construction of the first phase of Macau’s rail system will take four years and... continue >>>

Gaming tax hits record high

The Macau government received a record US$212.5 million in gaming tax in the month... continue >>>

StarWorld opens in Macau

Hong Kong movie star Tony Leung Chi-wai opened the doors of the StarWorld hotel... continue >>>

Banks's bad loan ratio drops to 1.8%

Macau banks are reportedly enjoying heady times. Profits last year more than doubled, while... continue >>>

Grand Lisboa launch delayed

Stanley Ho's new flagship casino, the Grand Lisboa, will open around Chinese New Year... continue >>>

Macau’s gonna rock

Melco PBL will open not only a Hard Rock Cafe, but a 4-star, 350-room hotel and casino. continue >>>

Retail sales booming

Macau’s retail sector is growing strongly, with 1,115 new outlets opening last year alone,... continue >>>

Gaming revenues to pass Vegas

Macau is on track to surpass Las Vegas in gaming revenue by the end of this year. continue >>>

Visitors up over Golden Week

Macau received nearly 500,000 visitors during the October weeklong national holiday, up 13.7... continue >>>

Record gaming revenues posted

Macau’s gaming sector generated revenue of 4.4 billion patacas in September, up 15.7... continue >>>

Employees reap benefits of gaming

Macau’s gaming industry employed a total of 29,993 employees in the second quarter... continue >>>

Extra digits for phone numbers

From October 1, 2006, Macau’s fixed and mobile telephones numbers gained extra digits,... continue >>>

Incomes on the rise

Salaries in Macau have increased between 3.5 per cent and 5.6 per cent... continue >>>

Jobless rate drops to 3.9%

The jobless rate in Macau between June and August fell to 3.9 per... continue >>>

Hengqin checkpoint to reopen

The Hengqin checkpoint between Macau and Zhuhai will reopen before Chinese New Year,... continue >>>

Record year expected for tourism

Macau’s tourism chief predicted that 20 million people would visit the city this... continue >>>

Mainland tourists pass 1m

In August, the number of visitors from the Chinese mainland to Macau hit... continue >>>

Travel agencies earn record revenue

Macau’s travel agencies earned a total of 2.071 billion patacas in revenue in 2005,... continue >>>

New casino in town gets Ho’s attention

Macao’s gaming mogul Stanley Ho Hung-sun said the economic impact of the new Wynn... continue >>>

Wynn Resorts ready to roll on Phase II

Wynn Resorts, which had its spectacular opening in Macau last week, has moved forward... continue >>>

Macau trade fair set for record year

This year’s Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) promises to be the biggest... continue >>>

Macau won over by Wynn

The opening of Macau’s first Las Vegas-style resort and casino has proven a hit... continue >>>

Wynn opens with a blast

Macau’s first Las Vegas-style resort opened for business last night amid a dazzling display of fireworks. continue >>>

Wynn Resort a hit with mainland crowd

Wynn Resort opened its doors half an hour ahead of schedule on the opening... continue >>>

Macau’s hoteliers fear the new kid in town

Hotel owners in Macau are bracing for a downturn in business following the opening... continue >>>

Migrant workers to push up Macau property market

An influx of foreign workers will drive up Macau’s property prices, the Macau Daily... continue >>>

Wynn Resort to open at midnight

The eagerly anticipated Wynn Resort will officially open for business at midnight tonight, following... continue >>>

Casino mega-project to be approved soon: Adelson

China’s central government is set to approve a new Las Vegas Sands Corp development... continue >>>

Macau sets new gaming record

Macau’s gaming revenues topped 4.5 billion patacas in August, beating the previous best monthly... continue >>>

VIVA brings in first jet

VIVA Macau, the Pearl River Delta’s first low-fare airline, has taken delivery of... continue >>>

Macau’s population: 503,000

By the end of June, Macau’s population was 503,000, up 5.5 per cent year... continue >>>

Macau fair attracts Portuguese firms

This year’s Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), which will be held in... continue >>>

Macau to build 53 more hotels

Macao now has 19 hotels under construction, while 34 more are in the paperwork... continue >>>

Macau gaming sector revenue up 12.9%

Macau’s gaming industry generated revenue of 25.489 billion pacatas in the first half of this year, up 12.9 per cent year on year. continue >>>

Statistics (2005)

Fast Facts Currency: The Macau Pataca (MOP) is the local currency, but you can... continue >>>

Shenzhen seeks Macau tourism investment

Shenzhen is trying to attract Macau businesspeople to invest in tourism agencies and... continue >>>

Getting there and around in Macau

Ferries: From Hong Kong, you can catch a one-hour ferry from the Shun... continue >>>

Let the shows begin

The time for talk is over; Macau is about to start its climb into... continue >>>

Macau at a glance

Getting there and around Ferries: From Hong Kong, you can catch a one-hour ferry... continue >>>

Calendar of events

Macau is a city of year-round events, and chances are whenever you visit, there... continue >>>

Macau arrivals surge over ‘golden week’

Statistics released by the Macau Government Tourist Office show that over 450,000 people visited... continue >>>

Macau revenues up 8.2%

Macau's 19 casinos pulled in 46.1 billion patacas (US$5.76 billion) in revenues last year,... continue >>>

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Grand affair at the Lisboa

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Zen and the art of sake

Portugal’s finest legacy

Fare sailing

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