A legacy roasted in time
The sweet, smoky aroma of Cheng Kei’s roasted chestnuts has marked the arrival of autumn in Macao for over 80 years. In a rapidly evolving city, these old-fashioned snacks now offer a comforting taste of tradition.
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Revitalising the historic Red Market
After two years of renovations, Macao’s Red Market has reopened for business. The return of the iconic marketplace offers more than a sleeker, cleaner place to shop. It stands as a testament to Macao’s unique ability to balance cultural heritage and progress.
How Macao unites global flavours
At the inaugural International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao showcased more than global cuisines. The SAR reinforced its strengths as a dining destination and host for major events.
Macao welcomes PATA: Transforming Asia Pacific tourism
With Macao playing host to the annual Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) summit, delegates were able to experience a taste of the exciting dining, cultural and city-based experiences that will help the SAR go from strength to strength in a changing world.
Expanding and rebranding
Formerly known as the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM), UTM officially rebranded on 1 April this year. Rector Fanny Vong explains why this seemingly small change will have a big impact on the school – as well as students and employers in Macao and beyond.
A new bridge brings opportunities to the GBA
The soon-to-open Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge will do more than reduce travel times between two Guangdong cities. The 24-kilometre cross-sea highway represents an increasingly unified Greater Bay Area, and the potential that holds for broader China.
The troubled life and enduring legacy of George Smirnoff
Hailed as the father of modern art in Macao, the Russia-born watercolourist spent less than two years of his turbulent life in the city. Yet those were the only years Smirnoff really knew peace, according to his daughter.
One voice for Europe
As president of the Macau European Chamber of Commerce, Rui Pedro Cunha is a busy man. He also fits in a day job, philanthropy work and salsa dancing.
Macao’s French connection (via a Dutchman)
France Macau Chamber of Commerce Chairman Rutger Verschuren on growth and opportunities at one of Macao’s largest chambers.
The meteoric rise of Macao’s top hospitality school
Last year, the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies cracked the top 10 in global tourism school rankings and soared to number one in Asia. Here’s how the forward-looking school prepares students for the future, while respecting the past.