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Taiwan extends voluntary health testing for cross-strait visitors

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:48:07 +0000

An outbreak of respiratory illnesses in mainland China has caused concern among the island’s health officials.

Here’s what to do if you lose your Macao passport while travelling

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:20:13 +0000

The DSI has launched a new service using facial recognition technology to help expedite your emergency travel document. Access it through your Macao One Account.

Taipa-Kowloon ferry services resume this Friday

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:31:06 +0000

After a long hiatus, the TurboJet service is back, with two round-trip sailings planned each day from Macao to the Kowloon peninsula in Hong Kong.

How to get the bus from Macao to Hong Kong Airport (and vice versa)

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:55:40 +0000

There’s no doubt that the HK Airport Direct bus services are the most convenient option if your flight takes off from, or lands at, HKIA.

Travelling abroad? Beware of bed bugs

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 23:45:24 +0000

The tiny bloodsuckers are running amok in many parts of the world right now – and high-end digs won’t necessarily save you. Vigilance is key, officials warn.

You can now travel to Shenzhen and its airport on an express bus

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:00:27 +0000

Up to 20 departures are available each day, with the service connecting Macao and China’s tech hub via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

Mandatory health declarations at mainland China’s borders have been scrapped

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:20:33 +0000

They were the last Covid-19 prevention measures left standing after China opened its borders earlier this year.

You can now take a sightseeing cruise from the Macao peninsula to Coloane

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:40:07 +0000

Sailings depart twice a day from Barra and Coloane piers, allowing passengers to enjoy unfamiliar views of the city.

Direct flights between Macao and Jakarta to start this October

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:21:13 +0000

Air Macau will be introducing flights between Macao and Indonesia’s capital from 29 October.

The Macao government has issued a travel advisory for Israel

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:47:40 +0000

Residents are urged to cancel plans to visit Israel, following the outbreak of widespread hostilities between the Israelis and Hamas.

The world’s largest Andaz hotel opens its doors at Galaxy Macau

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:13:33 +0000

Galaxy’s newest property promises to immerse its guests in the “real Macao” through design, artwork, culinary offerings and local experiences.

Budget hotels would be a boon for older parts of Macao, says the head of MGTO

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:47:16 +0000

Demand for cheap accommodation is high, and the government is keen to encourage visitors to explore less well-known parts of the city.

Ferry fares on the Macao-Hong Kong route are going up

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:30:05 +0000

A hike of up to 10 percent will hit both TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet passengers travelling between Macao and Hong Kong from Friday.

The latest addition to the Cotai Strip, W Macau Studio City, opens its doors

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:16:18 +0000

The 557-room hotel is part of an expansion program at the Studio City resort and comes in the wake of April’s launch of Epic Tower.

The Grande Hotel Macau: Back to life

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:30:50 +0000

It was the talk of the town in the mid-twentieth century, before falling on hard times and eventually closing. But now, thanks to a sizable investment, the Grande Hotel is back.

Here’s a guide to the hotel and casino shuttle bus services in Macao

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:44:10 +0000

There are too few taxis, Uber is banned, the LRT is limited and the public bus system is confusing. How can you get around? By working the free shuttle network, of course.

It’ll soon be much easier to reach Hong Kong’s airport from Macao

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:32:28 +0000

A proposed shuttle service will transport passengers from Macao to Hong Kong airport’s restricted area in just 45 minutes, streamlining check-in procedures.

Discounts are being offered on hotels and attractions in Nanshan

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:37:40 +0000

One of the nine districts of Shenzhen, Nanshan is targeting travellers from Macao and Hong Kong with an array of special deals.

An icon revived: the Grande Hotel Macau reopens

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:40:09 +0000

The local landmark reopened last Friday for the first time in almost three decades – this time as a budget hotel in hopes of catering to a gap in the market.

The W hotel has announced an opening date

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:11:02 +0000

Located at Studio City on the Cotai Strip, the 557-room property is part of a wave of new hotel openings in Cotai.

Raffles at Galaxy Macau holds its soft opening

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:49:34 +0000

The 136-year-old, Asian hotel brand is finally in the SAR, complete with its iconic butler service, afternoon teas and a soon-to-be unveiled local version of the Singapore Sling.

Galaxy’s newest hotel – the Andaz Macau – to open next month

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:35:45 +0000

The 700-room hotel is directly connected to both the Galaxy International Convention Center and 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena.

Soon you’ll be able to check-in for flights at HZMB

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 23:58:28 +0000

When the new check-in centre opens, travellers from mainland China flying out of Macao’s airport will be able to head straight for their planes.

Shenzhen is building what could be the world’s biggest indoor ski resort

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:53:48 +0000

When completed in late 2025, the 10-hectare Ice and Snow World will offer world-class snow, hotels, shopping and other amenities.

Hilton unveils its first luxury hotel in Shenzhen

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:40:31 +0000

Alan Watts, Hilton’s Asia-Pacific president, says demand is strong and ‘only expected to rise as international travel to China resumes.’

Make a note of this if you’re heading to Hong Kong on Monday

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:49:12 +0000

You may want to make alternative travel arrangements if you were planning to go to Hong Kong via the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal.

Zhuhai has dozens of islands. It’s time you started exploring them

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:35:02 +0000

Regular ferry services to Zhuhai’s scenic islands are expected to enhance Macao’s tourism potential, appealing not only to residents but international travellers.

A new Intercontinental hotel opens its doors in Shenzhen

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:50:31 +0000

The Intercontinental Shenzhen WECC offers 359 guest rooms and a handy location for the city’s major exhibition centres.

Going to Zhuhai’s outer islands from Macao will soon get much easier

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:05:54 +0000

Services connecting Macao to the islands, many of which boast resort and leisure facilities, could begin as soon as this month.

Here’s a first look inside the Raffles hotel at Galaxy Macau

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:47:32 +0000

With its soft opening scheduled for mid-August, the all-suite Raffles becomes the seventh hotel at the Galaxy resort in Cotai.

A direct high-speed train service has been launched between Hong Kong and Chengdu

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:30:00 +0000

Overland travel time between the two cities is now just 10 hours, with officials hoping the new service will boost business links.

Hong Kong announces freebies and special offers for its 1 July celebrations

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:23:27 +0000

Planning a trip to the other side of the estuary? Time it right to enjoy complimentary admission to museums and swimming pools, free tram rides and more.

Macao’s civil aviation sector prepares for takeoff

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:01:09 +0000

Lawmakers have given the thumbs up to a bill that will end Air Macau’s decades-long monopoly and allow other airlines to base themselves in the territory.

There are no plans to extend the bus and ferry ticket giveaway past June

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:18:23 +0000

Now Boarding: 5 of the top places to visit in Asia in 2023

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:57:02 +0000

Covid-19 brought regional travel to a near standstill for three years. With pandemic fears easing, sojourners will find much has changed.

Accommodation in Macao that doesn’t cost a fortune

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:14:24 +0000

Sure, Macao is all about glitzy hotel suites, but if you’re watching your pennies the city also offers several affordable accommodation options.

Where are Macao residents travelling in 2023?

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 02:59:30 +0000

We asked a few people in Macao how they’re feeling about getting back out into the world, where they’re headed first and what’s motivating them to take off.

Here’s how to get the bus from Hong Kong to Macao

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:23:29 +0000

The ferry isn’t your only option. Buses now offer a super-fast connection between Hong Kong and Macao.

Turning the page: Where can your Macao passport take you?

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:55:33 +0000

After three years, Macao residents are finally able to travel without restrictions. As we dust off our passports, let’s look at what makes this often overlooked document so special.