Macau promotion events rolled out in three Guangdong cities

Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has rolled out the “Experience Macau Carnival” in several cities in Guangdong Province including Zhanjiang, Qingyuan and Heyuan in different periods of recent months. The event aims to promote Macau tourism products as well as events and festivals, so that more residents from various Guangdong cities will opt for a longer visit and profound experience in Macau.

Experience Macau Carnival has attracted many local residents in Zhanjiang

The promotional event “Experience Macau Carnival” was organized by MGTO in the three Guangdong cities. Head of Destination Marketing Department of MGTO, Betty Fok attended the launching ceremony held in the first stop, Zhanjiang. A booth was set up after the theme “Touching Moments, Experience Macau” to showcase the World Heritage Site “The Historic Centre of Macao”, the eight walking tour routes themed as “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities”, Macau Grand Prix as well as other mega events. Photo zones were also available to visitors for photo opportunities. Local travel agencies were stationed at the Carnival to sell their tourism products of Macau.

Qingyuan residents show great interest in visiting Macau

MGTO has been carrying out a range of promotion activities to cater for different tourism markets. Besides an endeavor to explore new markets, the Office makes a strong effort in retaining current sources of visitors. Following the road shows in Hong Kong and Zhuhai in September and October respectively, the Experience Macau Carnival was rolled out in Guangdong in late October and November. A variety of tourism elements were on display to attract visitors from various Guangdong cities to visit Macau for an exploration of cultural gems and to feel the vibe in spectacular events. With the Carnival held, the Office sought to boost their length of stay in Macau. In parallel with that, MGTO continues to organize other promotional events in Asia and long-haul markets to broaden the diversity of visitor source markets.

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