The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, said on Thursday (28 May) that the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting will be held in Macao between 24 and 28 June. Under the guidance of the Central Government, the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government is making every effort to advance all preparatory work to ensure the meeting’s success, contributing “Macao’s strength” to this year’s “APEC China 2026” series of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.

Mr Sam attended on Thursday evening a reception for Consuls General accredited to the MSAR, and representatives of the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Forum Macao). During a speech, he mentioned it had been 12 years since Macao last hosted in 2014 an APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting. This international event is again being held in Macao, fully demonstrating the Central Government’s trust in Macao and its strong support for the MSAR Government. The event also highlights Macao’s role as an important bridge connecting China and the world.

Mr Sam pointed out that the upcoming APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting will be a high-level event in the field of international tourism, where delegates and representatives will conduct in-depth exchanges on major tourism issues, build consensus, and promote the high-quality development of tourism and its related industries. In addition to attending the event, all delegates will have the opportunity fully to experience Macao’s unique charm and heritage as a vibrant blend of Chinese and Western cultures. 

Mr Sam noted that as a “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure”, Macao has extensive experience in hosting major international conferences. It is ready to extend its warmest welcome to all delegates and representatives participating in the event.