Macau is set to host the 47th Skål Asian Area Congress in 2018, an announcement that was made at the recent 13th China Expo Forum for International Co-operation (CEFCO 2017). Following the previous events held in 1996 and 2007, this is the third time that the region will be hosting the event.
Skål Asian Area Congress is an event recognized by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Executive director of the Macau Trade and Promotion Investment Institute (IPIM), Irene Va, together with the deputy director of the Macau Government Tourism Office, Cheng Wai Tong, and the president of Skål International Macau, João Manuel Costa Antunes attended the 46th Asian Area Congress, held in Bahrain, on May 13 and 14.
During the event, Lau briefed the guests on the strengths and development of Macau’s MICE industry.
According to a statement issued by IPIM, Antunes noted that the organizer has selected Macau as the venue for their next event because the MSAR is presently committed to building “One Centre (World Tourism and Leisure Centre) and One Platform (Services Platform for Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries).”
He stressed that the territory has unique tourism resources, and that the hosting of international conventions will help to enhance the international visibility of the region’s tourism, and convention and exhibition industries.
At the same time, Macau has been promoting itself as a MICE destination and relevant hardware and software facilities have been developed quickly, bringing to the city an increasing number of merchants from Asia and other parts of the world.
Skål International, headquartered in Spain, is an international organization that brings together people from all sectors of the tourism industry. Its objective is to promote tourism, enhance business contacts and foster relationships among the tourism sector.
Skål International Macau was one of the first organisations of its kind in Asia.
WHY MACAU
Macau is located in the Guangdong province, on the western bank of the Pearl River Delta. Today’s Macau has built up a world class tourism industry and Macau’s economy is closely linked to Hong
Kong and the Pearl River Delta region. Since its establishment as a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China in 1999, Macau has undergone a remarkable transformation in the
tourism arena and building an important role as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure with the following highlights:
- A multi-cultural rendezvous with a rich East meet West historical centre of 25 designated UNESCO World Heritage sites
- A hub to China, Hong Kong and Asia which allows to experience two place in one trip
- World class convention and meeting facilities catered to international conventions and trade shows
- Asia’s best-kept gastronomic heaven from International fine dining to vibrant street delicacies
- Spectacular world class shows and entertainment
- Visa-free transit programs to designated cities in China
- A multi-cultural rendezvous with a rich East meet West historical centre of 25 designated UNESCO World Heritage sites
- A hub to China.
- Hong Kong and Asia which allows to experience two places in one trip
- World class convention and meeting facilities catered to international conventions and trade shows
- Asia’s best-kept gastronomic heaven from International fine dining to vibrant street delicacies
- Spectacular world class shows and entertainment v Visa-free transit programs to designated cities in China
CONGRESS HOTELS
The latest opening in Macau Peninsula Legend Palace Hotel – The 5 Star Congress hotel offers a spectacular sea view over the Pearl River, reminiscent of Monte Carlo’s iconic seaside scenery. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation, dining and entertainment experience in an elegantly modern style with a total of 233 guestrooms and suites, which are fitted with luxury brand amenities from Europe, the congress venue is linked to convention center within the hotel covered area.
Harbourview Hotel – The 4 Star
Congress hotel is designed based on 18th century Prague, providing 389 guestrooms and 55 spacious suiteswith restaurants, bars, Jacuzzi, all-season indoor swimming pool and gymnasium.
LEGEND HOTEL, MACAU HABOUR VIEW HOTEL, MACAU FISHERMANS WHARF CONVENTION CENTRE
Congress in the heart of Macau. Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
Located at Macau’s outer harbor, within 5- minutes’ walk from the Macau Ferry Terminal, this is the largest leisure and themed entertainment complex in Macau Peninsula. With an area
approximately 133,000 sqm, the European-themed architectures feature a big convention and exhibition center, The Legend Palace Hotel (5 Star Congress Hotel), the Harbourview Hotel (4 Star Congress Hotel), the Rocks Hotel, a marina, casinos, dining, shopping facilities, creating a unique and multicultural experience to visitors from around the world. Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention & Exhibition Centre, the largest and most flexible convention space in Macau Peninsula, catered from a 10-people board meeting to a 3000 people concert located only 5 minutes across the two-congress hotel.
The Macau Congress provides not only a chance to visit the dynamic city between the 4 days, but also with the purpose of showcasing the connectivity between the delta regions. Congress will offer also an option of pre and post itinerary between the regions, in particular visa accessibility to China and privileges with airline to fly across nearby regions from Macau city. Or simply to spend a night in Hong Kong. Young Skal are also a focus highlight for 2018 Macau Congress, a total exclusive price and activities will be provided during the congress for Young Skål to expand experiences. We look forward to welcoming you next year soon! Come and be a part of this movement, and we assure you for a congress.
For registration click this link https://www.skalmacau.org/macau-skal-congress
