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Macao resumes tour group reception starting from today
Macao resumes reception of tour groups starting from today (2 September). According to preliminary figures reported by members of the travel trade, an approximate total of 410 Mainland tour groups are hosted in Macao today and tomorrow. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has issued a safety guideline to local travel agencies and hotels days ago, calling for their preparation in advance and awareness of safety concerns in order to safeguard Macao’s image as a travel destination.
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Government striving to solve flooding issue at Inner Harbour
The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, is to discuss with leaders of Guangdong Province, during a visit there soon, technical details for a cross-boundary flood control system in a bid to solve the flooding issue concerning Macao’s Inner Harbour.
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IC concludes inspections to classified ensembles and sites
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) conducted inspections to over 30 classified ensembles and sites and dispatched staff to record the conditions in the respective sites, including the Ilha Verde Hill, the Penha Hill, the Guia Hill, the Lilau Square, the Rua da Felicidade and the St. Lazaus Quarter, among others.
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MICE statistics for the 2nd quarter of 2017
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 333 MICE events were held in the second quarter of 2017, including 308 meetings & conferences, 11 exhibitions and 14 incentives. Total number of participants and attendees was 405,000.
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Mount Fortress and Coloane Library reopen to the public
The Mount Fortress Garden, the Coloane Library, the Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph’s Seminary and the Ox Warehouse, under the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), resume operation and reopen to the public.
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Alter the location of the commemorative postmark cancellation service
Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that the Temporary Post Counter for “The Commencing Day of the Electoral Campaign for the 2017 Legislative Assembly Election” on 2nd September 2017 from 11:00 to 15:00, the location will be changed from Praça do Tap Seac to Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion.
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Package tours and hotel occupancy rate for July 2017
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that visitors on package tours increased by 21.9% month-to-month to 819,000 in July 2017 benefiting from the summer holidays, with a year-on-year increase of 22.8%. Package tour visitors from Mainland China (669,000), the Republic of Korea (38,000) and Taiwan (42,000) rose by 25.6%, 24.8% and 4.8% respectively year-on-year. In the first seven months of 2017, visitors on package tours totalled 4,596,000, up by 12.4% year-on-year.
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Government to launch tax relief scheme for flood-damaged vehicles
The Government plans to launch a special tax relief scheme to alleviate difficulties faced by those whose vehicles had flood damage as a result of Typhoon Hato, announced today the Government Spokesperson, Mr Chan Chi Ping.
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IC collects opinions from persons responsible for temples and churches Jointly implements post-typhoon assistance
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC from the Portuguese acronym) called a meeting yesterday, 30 August, at 10am, at the Cultural Affairs Bureau Building, with the persons responsible and the administrators of temples and churches to discuss the protection and follow-up works after the typhoon. IC will redistribute its budget to offer practical support and implement specific restoration measures, aiming to intensify the restoration and maintenance works of the temples and churches affected by the typhoon.
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CE meets with front-line personnel involved in post-storm recovery efforts
The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, met yesterday evening (Wednesday) with front-line medical workers, and personnel of the Social Welfare Bureau and of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau that were involved in the post-typhoon rescue and recovery efforts.
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