Macau in 10 Slides For travel & meeting planners August 2012 www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 1/11
Why Macau? New Asia s newest and most exciting destination. Old Unique European culture in China (UNESCO World Heritage City) Style A MICE heaven, Asia s Las Vegas (Urban Entertainment Resorts) www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 2/11
New Macau is Asia s newest and most exciting destination. Nowhere in Asia a destination has changed so much in a few years. However, the charming and interesting history and culture are still major attractions. Asia s largest MICE facilities Venetian Macau has 3,000 suites. Galaxy Resort 2,200 rooms. City of Dreams 1,400. And 6,000 rooms opening in 2012. New Attractions Resident show (The House of Dancing in the Water by Franco Dragone), Macau Grand Prix, huge resorts, Macau Tower. New access Macau International Airport Ferry connections from/to Hong Kong Airport. Macau is famous for excellent dining Spectacular local and international cuisine Chinese, Macanese, Portuguese, Japanese and other Asian cuisines. New shopping malls and street areas Several new malls added 1,000 new outlets in Venetian, Shoppes at the Four Seasons, One Central, Wynn Esplanade www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 3/11
Old Unique European culture in China UNESCO World Heritage City The settlement of Macau by Portuguese navigators in the mid-16th century laid the basis for nearly five centuries of uninterrupted contact between East and West. Macau is the single most consistent example of cultural interchange between Europe and Asia. St Paul Ruins Guia Light House Tap Seak Square (Moorish architecture) Senado Square A Ma Temple Rua da Felicidade www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 4/11
Style A MICE heaven, Asia s Las Vegas (Urban Entertainment Resorts) Macau is positioning itself as the entertainment capital of Asia and a main MICE destination. Urban entertainment resorts, casino shows, exhibitions, world class entertainments and shows The Venetian Wynn Macau MGM Grand Grand Lisboa Grand Hyatt, ~ Hard Rock Hotel ~, Crown Galaxy ~ Banyan Tree ~ Okura www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 5/11
How to get to Macau? Long distance flights connecting to Hong Kong Airport, in Lantau Island (approx. between Macau and HK) EUROPE (10 to 12 Hours) HONG KONG AIRPORT BUS (45 min.) FERRY* (45 min.) HONG KONG & KOWLOON Direct Ferries between Hong Kong Airport and Macau: No luggage collection at the Airport No Immigration / border control INDIA (6 to 8 Hours) AUSTRALIA (9 Hours) www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 6/11
Destinations to combine with Macau (direct flights) BEIJING (3:00 H) SEOUL (3:00 H) XIAN (2:45 H) SHANGHAI (2:30 H) Train (2 hours) Bus (2 hours) MANILA (2:45 H) BANGKOK / SAIGON (2:45 H) Ferry (60 min.) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 7/11
How long to stay in Macau? For long distance markets Macau is not a destination for more than 3 or 4 days. It is usually combined with Hong Kong. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Travel > Arrival Introduction Welcome dinner Macau > Hong Kong Transfers Sightseeing (1/2 day) Macau s main attractions Sightseeing(1 or ½ day) Cultural Challenge / Immersion Deep in to Macau Shopping Casino Hopping Shows Optimum time in Macau = 3 Days Hong Kong must do s Walk at Kowloon/Wan Chai Harbor views & cruise Aberdeen & Stanley market Departure > Travel Shopping Free time Combined with Hong Kong = 5 to 6 Days www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 8/11
What are the typical prices? Macau Leisure (4D/3N) 4* Hotel ($125/room/night) USD 188 6 meals ($35/meal on average) USD 210 2 Days of Sightseeing USD 50 Transfers HKG Airport <> Macau USD 80 Total per person USD 528 Hong Kong Leisure (4D/3N) 4* Hotel ($200/room/night) USD 300 6 meals ($55/meal on average) USD 330 2 Days of Sightseeing USD 80 Transfers HKG Airport <> Hotel USD 20 Total per person USD 730 Incentive/Meeting (4D/3N) 5* Hotel ($190/room/night) USD 285 6 meals ($45/meal on average) USD 270 1 Day of Sightseeing USD 30 1/2 Day Team Building USD 50 1 Day Meeting package USD 65 Transfers HKG Airport <> Macau USD 80 Total per person USD 780 Incentive/Meeting (4D/3N) 5* Hotel ($320/room/night) USD 480 6 meals ($60/meal on average) USD 360 1 Day of Sightseeing USD 50 1/2 Day Team Building USD 65 1 Day Meeting package USD 110 Transfers HKG Airport <> Hotel USD 20 Total per person USD 1,085 Notes: Values listed are average prices include breakfast and are based on double occupancy. www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 9/11
Planning essentials Sub-tropical Weather January February March April May June WINTER (Mild, 10-18 o C) SPRING (Cloudy, 16-24 o C) SUMMER Mid-season Visa Requirements Visas are not required for nationals of most countries www.doc-dmc-macau.com/macau/facts.php Cuisine & Food Wide variety of cuisines: Southeast Asian, Japanese, Indian, Middle Eastern, in addition to Chinese, Macanese, Portuguese and International. July (24-32 o C) August September October November December (High humididty, tropical rain) AUTUMN (Dryer season, 16-24 o C) Low-season (summer/leisure) Best Season High Season in Hong Kong: April/ May & October/ November High Season in Macau: Every Weekend! Currency Fixed exchange rate with USD (Macau s currency is Pataca) Health and Safety The standards of health services in Macau are quite high. The territory is probably one of the safest places on earth. www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 10/11
Activities in Macau - Highlights Cultural Related Activities Dragon Boat Lion Dance World Heritage ipad Discovery Casino World Capital Experiences Learn to be a Croupier Casino Hopping Wine Casino Visit our sister company at www.smallworldexperience.com www.doc-dmc-macau.com Slide 11/11