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MGTO joins Macau Deaf Association’s promotional activity to steer the society towards accessibility
In continuous active support of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government’s scheme to optimize the accessibility of the urban environment in Macao, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) participated in “Empathy‧Silent Journey”, a promotional activity organized by Macau Deaf Association on 4 July, to gain a deeper understanding of the rights and needs of the deaf and auditorily-impaired, and learn about methods and skills of communication with them through engaging in the interactive experience provided.
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“Art Macao” large-scale outdoor installations and exhibitions become photography hot spots
“Art Macao”, a six-month mega arts festival, presents a total of 41 events held at 48 locations, offering a new cultural tourism experience that breaks through the concept of space. A number of large-scale outdoor art installations by local and foreign artists, exhibitions organized by foreign consulates accredited in Hong Kong and Macao and hotels and integrated resorts, turns local landmarks into photography hotspots, bringing an artistic summer.
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Monetary and financial statistics – May 2019
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply continued to grow in May with a stable share of patacas. Meanwhile, resident deposits rose from a month ago whereas loans to residents posted a decline.
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Government and gaming operators review preparedness for typhoons
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau and the city’s six gaming operators recently held a drill in order to optimise ways of preparing and responding to emergencies that might arise during this summer’s typhoon season.
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Macao International Book Fair 2019 A grand gathering of literature and gastronomy
The Macao International Book Fair 2019, featured in the 2nd Encounter in Macao—Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, and jointly organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao S.A.R. Government and the China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation, will be held from 4 to 7 July, at the Exhibition Hall A of The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel. The book fair attracts the participation of over 60 publishers from more than 20 countries and regions, with a total volume of more than 10,000 books exhibited. Admission is free and the public is welcome.
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UM mourns passing of Prof António Hespanha
Prof António Manuel Botelho Hespanha, who was the coordinator of the area of Legal-Historical and Philosophical Sciences in the Faculty of Law of the University of Macau (UM), passed away on 1 July.
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MGTO completed Media Effectiveness Evaluation of Four Mega Events To optimize work and reinforce Macao’s brand as a City of Events
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has completed the “Macao Tourism Branding and Media Effectiveness Evaluation of Mega Events” of 2018. All of the four major events reached an above-average level of satisfaction and a high level of public awareness, reflecting media’s and netizens’ satisfaction and relatively strong awareness towards the events. The volume of media coverage on the four events constituted over 30% of total media coverage on Macao as a travel destination throughout the year, mirroring the positive impact of these events on Macao’s destination branding.
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