【MGTO】Promotional video “Safety Tips for Travelers in Macao During Typhoon Season”
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has issued typhoon signal No. 3. Affected by the tropical storm, winds in Macao are forecast to strengthen. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) advises visitors to stay tuned for the latest updates on SMG’s website: https://www.smg.gov.mo/en and Government Information Bureau’s website: https://www.gcs.gov.mo/news/home/en.
“ZAPE Taste Jam” is closed temporarily
Owing to the influence of the weather, “ZAPE Taste Jam” is closed temporarily today (17 August).
Typhoon information is on noticeable display at MGTO’s Tourist Information counters. Via telecommunication companies, the Office has sentcivil protection informationto visitors in Macao and Macao residents travelling abroad by mobile text. The latest weather news is forwarded for post on MGTO’s website and social media platforms as well.Tourism Hotline (2833 3000) operates 24 hours a day to attend to visitors’ enquiries.
Suspended services when typhoon signal No. 8 is hoisted
If the typhoon signal No. 8 or above is hoisted in Macao, the following services and project will be suspended:
- public transportation services;
- MGTO’s Tourist Information counters;
- the Macao Grand Prix Museum and Ritz Building;
- the installation showcase and gift redemption service of the project “POP MART MACAO CITYWALK”.
MGTO has held a work meeting with and sent official letters to the travel trade earlier, urging them to attend to concerns during the typhoon and formulate coping plans in accord. Hotel establishments are informed to place notices about the tropical cyclone signal in effect and Macao’s transport arrangements during the typhoon at their lobbies or visible locations.
In accord with the weather conditions, visitors are promptly reminded to stay tuned for weather updates and information about transport services and schedules through the tourism industry’s notification system for important information. The measures are made to facilitate visitors’ timely rearrangement of their itinerary to be least impacted by the typhoon.
For measures and arrangements for public land transportation servicesin Macao, please visitTransport Bureau’s website:https://www.dsat.gov.mo/dsat/index.aspx.
