Articles tagged “macau”

Tourism

Macau crosses Vegas as world’s biggest gaming hub

Las Vegas' problems during last recession was symptomatic of the larger malaise in U.S., and it is still recovering, while Macau, while going through a bit of a slowdown, still has the huge Chinese pipeline coming.

Kelvin Chan, Associated Press | 10 years ago

Tourism

What happened to global gambling capital Macau while its most infamous gangster was in prison

A Triad member meets the one-two punch of Chinese authority and Vegas entrepreneurialism in the world’s largest gaming destination.

Vinicy Chan and Bei Hu, Bloomberg | 10 years ago

Tourism

China squashes violence in the world’s new casino capital to transform city’s image

China hopes to stop Macau from regressing to its chaotic and violent past by publicizing police raids and developing the city into a more tourist friendly destination.

Farah Master, Reuters | 11 years ago

Tourism

Macau gaming growth slows, but MGM is bullish since the market is 5 times that of Vegas

Slowdown in China means the super-rich there may pull back short term from Macau, but MGM Resorts says it is in for long haul.

Susan Zeidler, Reuters | 11 years ago

Hotels

Macau to get 1,300 rooms worth of Ritz-Carlton & JW Marriott

Macau continues it's rapid, high-stakes expansion with the addition of an all-suites hotel from Ritz-Carlton and a new property from JW Marriott.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

A raft of new casinos on the way in Macau and Singapore

Skift | 11 years ago