Melco promotes Macau-Qingdao economic and trade exchanges through beer carnival

• Melco and Asia Brewery (Macau) Co Ltd have co-organized the 6th Macau Tsingtao Beer Carnival.
• Melco said the event aims to create new momentum for the economic growth of Macau and Qingdao.

The “6th Macau Tsingtao Beer Carnival,” co-organized by Melco and Asia Brewery (Macau) Co Ltd, is being held from 23 October to 22 November, further promoting exchange and cooperation between Macau and Qingdao in trade, economy and culture.

The event is run under the guidance of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Qingdao Municipal People’s Government and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR and the Macau Leisure Tourism Services Innovation Association.

MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said, “The Macao Government Tourism Office is glad to see the industry’s proactive efforts to organize a diverse range of events that foster ‘Tourism+’ cross-sector integration. This year’s Macau Tsingtao Beer Carnival, themed ‘Ola Macau! Hajiu Qingdao!,’ brings together Qingdao’s beer culture and Macau’s leisure tourism, offering residents and visitors a wider variety of leisure experiences while helping to extend visitors’length of stay in Macau.”

Kent Wong, Chief Advisor of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, added, “Melco remains committed to supporting the Macao SAR Government’s moderate economic diversification strategy. Through a range of tourism and leisure initiatives, we strive to bring more diverse and exciting tourism and entertainment experiences to Macau.

“Through the 6th Macau Tsingtao Beer Carnival, we hope to join hands with partners across different sectors to further enrich Macau’s ‘Tourism+’ offerings, create new momentum for the economic development of both Macau and Qingdao, and foster mutual growth and prosperity.”