Macau Travel News

Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 19/08/2008
Visit China and stay in European luxury at the magnificent Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16. Ideally located in the historic city centre, the 5-star hotel is just a short distance from the Ruins of St. Paul's, A Ma Temple, Macau Tower, the ferry terminal ...

Bangkok Airways expansion stalled 16/07/2008
Bangkok Airways' plan to launch new international routes from its second hub on Koh Samui has been stalled by high oil prices and the slowing global economy. Now Thailand's largest privately owned carrier will wait to see what happens with oil ...

New Luxury Spa in Macau 15/05/2008
Six Senses has opened a Moroccan-styled Spa at the MGM Grand Macau. Offering the very best in luxury combined with cutting edge holistic wellness facilities and therapies, the Six Senses Spa is set on a prime waterfront location on the Macau ...

Number of tourists in Taiwan to hit new high 11/04/2008
The number of tourist arrivals is expected to break the 4 million mark for the first time and to hit a new high this year due mainly to the positive effect fueled by the election of Kuomintang's Ma Ying-jeou as the new president of Taiwan, according ...

Jumeirah To Open Its First Hotel In Shanghai 18/03/2008
The Jumeirah Hotel Group has announced that it will open its first hotel in Shanghai this August and plans to expand about five hotels in China over the next years. Jumeirah's initial hotel in China is located in the Xintiandi area and has over 300 ...

16,000 square-foot Manchester United Megastore opens at The Venetian Macau 21/02/2008
The Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel opened The Manchester United Experience on Wednesday, 20th February 2008, at The Grand Canal Shoppes of The Venetian Macau. Mr. Stephen Weaver, President of Asian Region, Las Vegas Sands Corp. together with Manchester ...

Venetian Macau: 10 Million Visitors 169 Days after Grand Opening 14/02/2008
On Tuesday, The Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel welcomed the 10 millionth visitor through its doors, just 169 days since its Grand Opening on 28 August 2007. The lucky visitor, Mr. Yu Zhi Hui from Shanghai, was presented with a special Venetian gift ...

Jetstar Asia launches Daily Flights to Macau 04/02/2008
Singapore-based low cost airline Jetstar Asia, has launched daily flights between Singapore and booming Macau. CEO Ms. Chong Phit Lian said, ?Macau is an exciting destination with growing air link demand. Jetstar Asia?s offer of daily flights ...

ITB Berlin 2008 very well booked 17/01/2008
The ITB Berlin starts with excellent prospects in the hot phase of their preparation for the 42nd issue of 5 to 9 March. "Compared to last year, the bookings ITB Berlin 2008 are at a high level consistently. The world's biggest travel fair will ...

Chiang Mai student wins AirAsia art comp 12/01/2008
An art student from Chiang Mai has won a competition to come up with a snazzy design for AirAsia?s new Airbus 320. The traditional pattern, called lai kanok, features a simple red and white design that wraps around the tail of the aircraft. The ...

Hot Hotel Deal of the Day: Grand Waldo Hotel Macau ... from USD 103 04/01/2008
Combining elegance, luxury and a pleasant ambience, this charming property makes you to enjoy all the privileges, for an unforgettable stay. Location Located in Cotai, the Grand Waldo Hotel Macau is just 10 minutes drive from the Macau ...

AirAsia to launch Direct Flights between KL and Guangzhou 20/12/2007
AirAsia is to launch direct daily flights to Guangzhou via Baiyun airport from the LCC Terminal, Kuala Lumpur beginning 16 January, 2008. This will be the fourth destination to mainland China after Shenzhen, Xiamen and Macau within the ...

Winter Celebrations at the Venetian Macau 12/12/2007
The Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel has launched some special events to celebrate its first Christmas in Macau and also its first Winter Celebrations, including a stunning Santa Parade from Porte Cochere, a Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Podium of the ...

JetQuay in Singapore now offering Spa Services 06/12/2007
JetQuay has partnered with 'The Ultimate Wellness Haven' to provide a range of spa services at their CIP Terminal at Changi Airport in Singapore. Services include massage, facials, slimming therapies, hair removal treatments, eye care and décolleté ...

New High-Speed Ferry Service between Hong Kong and Macau 03/12/2007
Las Vegas Sands has launched high-speed ferry services between Hong Kong's Macau Ferry Terminal at Shun Tak Centre and Macau's newly opened Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal on Macau's Taipa Island. With the launch of the new CotaiJet service, which is ...

Sichuan Building Four Large Tourism Projects 02/12/2007
The Sichuan Provincial Tourism Bureau and Sichuan Provincial Investment Promotion Bureau recently organized a tourism promotion meeting in Chengdu, and more than 30 enterprises attended this meeting including groups from the United Kingdom, Hong ...

Jetstar Asia will launch Daily Flights between Singapore and Macau 20/11/2007
From 2 February 2008, Jetstar Asia is to launch flights between Singapore and the vibrant city of Macau. Located 60km from Hong Kong and 145km from Guangzhou, Macau is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, ...

Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong to open in December 24/10/2007
Marriott International is to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott hotel brand in Hong Kong this December with the opening of the 245-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Hong Kong under a management agreement with Tsinlien Realty Ltd. The Courtyard by ...

Marriott International Will Add 59 Hotels in 9 Asian Countries 19/10/2007
Marriott International, Inc will add a total of 59 hotels to its Asia-Pacific portfolio through the end of 2010. The new hotels will provide 18,160 rooms across five brands with multiple openings in Thailand, China and India. This growth will add ...

Motor World Macau 09/10/2007
Motor World Macau, a luxury and super-car show, will be held from 16 -18 November 2007 at the recently opened Venetian Macao Convention & Exhibition Centre. The show will take place simultaneously with the 54th Macau Grand Prix. Over 20 prestigious ...

Macau Grand Prix 05/10/2007
The Macau Grand Prix this year celebrates 54 years of exciting motor sport action. To help racing fans celebrate, the Mandarin Oriental, Macau is offering a chance to watch the races in luxury, with prime room views of the action and a celebratory ...

General Manager Movements at Mandarin Oriental Hotels 04/10/2007
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed five new General Managers at its hotels in Hong Kong, Boston, Beijing, Macau and Munich. Anthony Costa, most recently employed as Resident Manager of the group?s flagship Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, ...

Hot Hotel Deal of the Day: Royal Hotel Macau ... from USD 91 03/10/2007
** Free breakfast for 2 and internet access ** Offering comfortable accommodation and convenient facilities, the Royal Hotel is an ideal place to reside for both the business and leisure travellers visiting Macau. Location The property is located ...

Hilton Hotels Corporation to open Hilton Wangfujing Beijing for The Olympic Games 2008 07/09/2007
Hilton Hotels Corporation, has signed an agreement with Beijing Macau Development Company Limited to manage the Hilton Wangfujing Beijing. Scheduled to open before the Olympic Games in 2008, it will be the newest deluxe hotel offering in the ...