In 2018, the 6th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (referred to as the "Expo") harvested the Brand Exhibition Award of the Macao Convention and Exhibition Commendation Awards, and the Outstanding Consumer Exhibition Award - 2nd place of the 2018 Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations (AFECA) Asian Awards. We value the recognitions and encouragement for our accomplishment, which give the Expo a new impetus to keep moving forward. Coming to the 7th edition in 2019, the organizer Macao Government Tourism Office will continue to work in close partnership with the coordinator Macau Travel Agency Association to innovate on the programme and expand the scale of the event, dedicated to forging an effective exchange and cooperation platform to augment commercial benefit for delegates.With the dawn of the new era for our Country, Macao delivers its unique competitive strengths and actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development. Also, with the inauguration of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, a new chapter has unfolded for regional tourism cooperation and Macao's tourism development.
Riding on the bright prospect for regional tourism development, the Expo will focus on radiating Macao's influence as a Sino-Portuguese platform and a major hub along the Maritime Silk Road, as well as its role in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. In addition, we strive to unleash the cross-field creativity of Macao as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy to push forward integrated development across the "tourism+" industries and support a paradigm shift towards mega integration across the tourism industry, providing a wealth of business opportunities for tourism and related industry operators at home and abroad.
The Expo will forge ahead with the vision to become Macao's annual international travel fair brand, to manifest the comprehensive strengths and advantages of Macao's tourism industry, advancing the city's transfor-mation into a world centre of tourism and leisure.
Hereby, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the participating entities and exhibitors from near and afar for your tremendous support. We look forward to presenting fruitful harvests for all of you once again. Wish the 7th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo an unparalleled success!
Director of Macao Government Tourism Office
Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes
Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes
