Macau Government Tourist Office to organize the “Conceptual Design Contest for Community Tourism Mobile App”

2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) organizes the “Conceptual Design Contest for Community Tourism Mobile App” to promote the “Development Plan for Community Tourism” and deepen the public’s awareness about the scheme. The competition also serves to introduce more third-party software applications of Macau travel guide to the market and apply more cutting-edge technology in the destination’s promotion.

Macau not only embraces the World Heritage “Historic Centre of Macau” with a variety of historical and architectural gems amidst its enchanting alleys and squares but also offers unique delicacies, colorful traditions and festivities. Inhabitants of different races live in harmony in the community imbued with East and West culture. The theme of the contest is to develop historic and cultural tourism attractions, inspiring creative designs which present the sightseeing spots, culture and history of various local communities in different formats.

Contestants can join the “Conceptual Design Contest for Community Tourism Mobile App” individually or by groups. Applicants can submit their works starting from today until August 16. Contestants are required only to submit a proposal without using software language to compose or develop a mobile application. They can submit their application form, accomplished proposal and disc with related files to MGTO in person during office hours or via mail before the deadline. For more information, please browse Macau Tourism Industry Net: http://industry.macautourism.gov.mo or email an enquiry to appscompetition@macautourism.gov.mo.

MGTO is actively promoting the “Development Plan for Community Tourism” by launching various tourism activities and enriching the tourism products in local communities through interdepartmental collaboration or joint projects with related entities and social organizations. The office strives to encourage citizens’ support and participation, guide visitors to explore different communities and revitalize the economy of the older districts in Macau. The related efforts will propel the city towards diversified development.

MGTO launched the “Experience Macau” mobile app in Iphone and Android version last and early this year respectively to provide visitors with Macau travel tips and promote the destination through the mobile platform. The office will continue to adopt more innovative promotional tecniques and explore new tourism markets in future.

e-mail: media@macautourism.gov.mo

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MGTO organizes “Conceptual Design Contest for Community Tourism Mobile App”