It is (and will be) showtime

The concert economy is on the rise, with live performances becoming a major visitor draw and a cornerstone of gaming operators’ business models. The next level: more international acts and expanded venues. READ MORE >

(Special Report co-ordinated by João Paulo Meneses)

And out came the concerts…

Holding concerts surfaced as the fastest way to yield results among non-gaming investments

“We need to bring the eventgoers into the community”

Interview with Ubaldino Couto, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Innovative Hospitality Management at the Macao University of Tourism and expert in tourism events

Venues still missing

Not all operators are fully prepared to develop the concert economy READ MORE >

Concerts and gaming: a win-win

Not only do they make venues more profitable, but they also bring other benefits—even influencing stock prices.

Outdoors solution

Macau now finally has a venue capable of hosting mega concerts, with a newly developed Cotai space accommodating up to 50,000 seated spectators. What happens when it rains?

Government rides the wave

Ho Iat Seng expressed his desire to transform Macau into a ‘City of Performing Arts,’ an aim reiterated by the new executive led by Sam Hou Fai. Attaining such a goal will require redoubled efforts

China’s help…

If some of the biggest names in Western and South Korean music cannot perform in mainland China, they can do so in Macau—just as they already do in Hong Kong.

A ‘Macaunised’ version of the Las Vegas model

The Las Vegas business model, with its focus on non-gaming, may offer valuable insights—but Macau must carve out its own path, experts say

How about watching the show online?

The pandemic may be over, but live streaming is here to stay—bringing significant benefits to Macau’s concert scene

The new kids in town

Rebranding to target young customers or refining marketing strategies?

Tickets: fraud and speculation

The Government promises to introduce rules that reduce the likelihood of fraud when purchasing tickets

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