Macao can expect to hold between 700 and 1,000 conferences and exhibitions this year, according to the Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), which said that the industry is expected to grow steadily.
“There are about 15 MICE events scheduled for the first quarter, including four in February,” said IPIM Acting President, U U Sang.
“We are expecting about 6,000 visitors from various parts of mainland China to join. More events in the second quarter, including one conference, are expected to draw some 10,000 visitors.”
U U Sang added that the third and fourth quarters were the traditional high season for MICE and the industry was expected to do well, TDM reported.
