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Macau eases COVID rules, but tourism, casinos yet to rebound

January 3, 2023769 Views

Only a few tourists crisscrossed the wavy black and white paving of Macau’s historic Senado Square on a recent weekday and many of the shops were shuttered. The gaming hub on China’s south coast near Hong Kong has endured some of the world’s strictest anti-virus controls for nearly three years, and a loosening of border restrictions after China rolled back its “zero-COVID” strategy in early December is widely expected to boost its tourism-driven economy. Grand Lisboa casino is seen in Macao on Dec. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Kanis Leung) But for now, China’s worst wave of infections so far is keeping away the hoards of high rollers who usually fill its casinos. From Dec. 23-27, the city saw a daily average of only 8,300 arrivals, according to police data. That’s just 68% of November’s l...

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‘Las Vegas of Asia’ tells casinos to grow beyond gambling

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July 12, 2022286 Views

Losing money due to COVID, the American casino giants that helped make Macao the “Las Vegas of Asia” face a fresh challenge: The tiny Chinese territory wants them to help reduce its reliance on gambling by paying to build theme parks and other attractions. The former Portuguese colony stayed out of business decisions for decades and now is aligning with official strategy on China’s mainland, where foreign companies are required to help pay for the ruling Communist Party’s development ambitions, profitable or not. FILE PHOTO: Gambling tables are set inside the casino during the opening ceremony of the Venetian Macao Resort in Macao. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) The licenses of MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and three Chinese rivals that invested billions of dollars in M...

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Macao’s casinos pin hopes on everyday gamblers after junket shutdowns

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December 21, 2021470 Views

Macao's casinos face a bleak short-term outlook after shutting most of their lucrative gaming rooms catering to wealthy gamblers and as COVID-19 travel restrictions prevent the shift to mass-market customers that they will depend on in the future. The former Portuguese colony that is the world's biggest gambling hub in terms of money wagered has long relied on the revenue from the VIP gaming rooms where high-rollers placed massive bets. But the Chinese government's recent crackdown on the junket business, which arranged the transportation, accommodation and the credit necessary to gamble for wealthy clients, is calling into question the financial outlook for casino operators including Wynn Macao, Sands China and MGM China. Junket-run gaming rooms inside casinos made up roughl...

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#CheckInHotspots – Most Instagrammable locations in Macao

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December 16, 2021910 Views

Do you love capturing travel moments through your lens? If so, you’ll be delighted to learn that Macao is an extremely photogenic destination. Macao seems to have it all – glitzy hotels, cobblestone roads, architectural wonders, stunning UNESCO sites, and even ancient temples. With an array of Instagram-worthy spots, it’s hard to know where to start. In a city where the east meets the west let’s take a round-up of some of the most scenic places in Macao which can be the backdrop for your next holiday. 1. Senado Sqaure Senado Square is one of the most iconic photo spots in Macao and its right in the heart of Macao. The square is surrounded by pastel colored neo-classical buildings, creating a consistent and harmonious Mediterranean yet vibrant atmosphere. Senado Square is the ...

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World’s 1st The Karl Lagerfeld hotel tower opens in Macao

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December 7, 2021861 Views

THE KARL LAGERFELD, the world’s first and only hotel tower with its interior wholly designed by the late fashion legend, opens its doors for guests on 3rd December 2021 at Grand Lisboa Palace in Cotai. According to a statement by Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macao, every detail of the 271 rooms and suites exemplifies the German designer’s pursuit of perfection, right from specially commissioned furniture to the circular room dividers referencing traditional Chinese moon gates. The statement underlined that the Chinoiserie-inspired room décor embodies Karl Lagerfeld’s cosmopolitan lifestyle and distinct aesthetic vision, adding that with each pattern, material and decoration personally conceived or selected by the designer, guests can expect to be amazed by a talent that knew no bo...

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What to do when you have 24 hours in Macao!

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November 30, 20211511 Views1

You don’t need a long time to explore the marvelous city of Macao and fall in love with it. When in Macao, take a day to explore the hidden gems of the city which will leave you astonished and wowed! Visiting Macao is a thrilling affair of culture, adrenaline, history and food that you can conquer in just 24 hours or less! Here’s how you can fall in love with Macao in just 24 hours: 1. Wine and Dine For the well-travelled foodie, it might be hard to find dishes you haven’t tried before, but Macanese cuisine will likely be an exception. Despite being packed full of flavor and spices, Macanese dishes are still almost only exclusively found in the city itself. Even in Macao, it’s only really local restaurants, outside of the casinos, that serve it. But the uniqueness of the cuisi...

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“MGM Awakening Lion” debuts this July at MGM theatre

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May 19, 2021958 Views

Innovative ethnic dance drama is Macau’s latest residency show and a perfect synergy of culture and technology MGM has proudly announced that it has joined hands with the Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre to present the “MGM Awakening Lion,” an exclusive and tailor-made version of the award-winning Chinese ethnic dance drama, “Awakening Lion”. With its premiere in this July, this is the first residency show of the Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre outside of Mainland China. “MGM Awakening Lion” was created with the objective to showcase traditional dance drama with innovation, telling the great stories of the Chinese people with an internationalized and contemporary backdrop. MGM once again showcases “The Largest Dancing Lion”, the first ever GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ dancing lion in...