2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A 3-day large scale tourism promotional activity held in Kuala Lumpur aimed to promote Macau as top destination for both business and leisure in Malaysia to further diversify its tourism source market.

Organized by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the ‘Macau Festival 2013′ was taken place at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall from 5th to 7th April in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia.

The event was officiated by Ms Cora Vong, Head of Marketing Division of MGTO and Tunku Dato’ Seri Iskandar Tunku Abdullah, MGTO Representative in Malaysia. Among the invited guest were media friends, airlines partner and travel trade partners in Malaysia.

The highlight of the ‘Macau Festival 2013’ was the 25th International Fireworks Display Contest and 60th Macau Grand Prix of which a Formula 3 racing car was displayed.   Apart from the major festivals, this consumer event also promoted Macau destination’s attractions, unique cuisines, culture and entertainment.

To provide an opportunity for visitor to ‘Experience Macau’, a variety of entertainment, activities, food sampling, grand prix racing contest and games for all with various attractive prizes including 3D/2N Macau holiday packages. Another on-going activity was the ‘My Best Photo’ contest held of which the best photo won a prize.

Malaysia has been an important source market for Macau.  MGTO set up a representation office in Malaysia to assist in promoting Macau tourism.  Malaysia is the top 6th tourist source market for Macau, which last year registered over 300 thousand visitors.

e-mail: media@macautourism.gov.mo

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MGTO promotes Macau tourism in KL

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