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MPU-Bell Centre of English Organizes AI Creative English Language Teaching Forum
To cultivate English talents and local English teachers for the moderate diversification of Macao's "1+4" economy, the Macao Polytechnic University held the "20th Anniversary of MPU-Bell Centre of English – Creative English Language Teaching Forum" on 24th November. Renowned English teaching scholars from the Greater Bay Area were invited to share their insights, exploring the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in English teaching and the role of creative English teaching in the era of high technology, in order to promote high-quality development of education. Nearly 200 English teachers of Basic Education and from more than ten universities and schools in Macao attended the forum.
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Number bib collection for the 2023 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon to start tomorrow; Marathon Carnival to be held this weekend to elevate atmosphere.
Organized by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group and the General Association of Athletics of Macau, the 2023 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will take place on 3 December (Sunday). Participants can collect their number bib from tomorrow (29 November). In addition, the ‘2023 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon Carnival’ will be held on 2 and 3 December for participants, residents and tourists to experience the vibrant and joyful atmosphere of the Marathon.
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Positive response on first day of sale of Macau New Neighbourhood Over 500 applications as of 3 p.m.
The sale of residential units at Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) began on 28 November at 9 a.m. met with great enthusiasm, attracting people queuing up in an orderly manner. As of 3 p.m., over 500 applications were received at the sales centres and through online application on the first day of application.
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Package tours and hotel occupancy rate for October 2023
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 137 hotel establishments offered accommodation services to the public in October 2023, an increase of 19 year-on-year. Total number of available guest rooms grew by 24.8% to 46,000. The average occupancy rate of guest rooms hiked by 41.1 percentage points year-on-year to 82.8%; the rates for 5-star (85.6%) and 2-star hotels (83.1%) both exceeded 80%, surging by 45.4 percentage points and 33.7 percentage points respectively.
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[Developing New Exhibition Themes] The First “Performance Entertainment Expo” Boosts Industries’ Synergy
In addition to organising conventions and exhibitions in line with the “1+4” industries development plan, Macao’s exhibition events in 2023 are becoming more diverse, featuring events recognised by international exhibition accreditation institutions, and renowned international brands, as well as new specialised exhibition events such as performance entertainment, forestry, sports trading cards, and sports collectibles. This phenomenon is accelerating the development of the “industry + exhibition” new mode and provide new possibilities for the integration of Macao’s cultural, tourism, sports, and exhibition resources.
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