MGTO to Organize MITE 2016

September 6, 2016

The 4th edition of Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) was held Sept. 2-4 at Hall D, Cotai Expo of the Venetian Macao.

Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and other co-organisers include Macao Chamber of Commerce, Macao Federation of Trade Unions, the General Union of Neighbors Association of Macau and Women’s General Association of Macau, the show’s purpose was to highlight Macau’s competitiveness as an international travel destination for overseas tourists.

The three-day event also was supported by the China National Tourism Administration.

More than 135 exhibitors from 15 different countries and regions registered to attend in the show.

Participants included companies such travel agencies, hotels, resorts, scenic spot operators and tourism-related businesses.

Other than dining, accommodation, transportation, entertainment, sightseeing and shopping, this year’s MITE also covered travel-related services, including technology development in tourism.

The fair featured a variety of activities such as seminars, studio broadcasting and some specialty shows.

Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of MGTO, said, “I look forward to seeing Macao shine as a platform in the event with a wealth of new opportunities in store for tourism and related sectors to prosper, in line with Macao’s goal to become a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.”

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