Sport Tourism in Macau

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Sport Tourism in Macau

• A presentation prepared by
• Ella Tsui

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What is Sports Tourism

• Sports tourism is Macaus latest industry.
• It is rapidly turning China into a very important
  sports-event destination.

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Olympic Torch Beijing 2008

• torch relay for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
  will cover many parts of China including Taiwan,
  Hong Kong and Macao

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History of Sport Tourism in Macau
1st Macau Grand Prix on 30th -31st , October 1954
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Canidrome - Dog Racing

• The only greyhound racing stadium in Asia.
• Over 300 dogs take part in races on each racing
  day.

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Horse racing

• The Macau Jockey Club organises flat horseraces
  at its track in Taipa.

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Major Events in Macao in 2005
Macau Golf Open takes place at the Macau Golf
Country Club annually
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Annual TriathlonAction Asia Challenge Macau

• Mountain biking on roads and trails
• Trail running
• Stair climbing
• Rock scrambling
• Inflatable kayaking
• Rope work
• Ocean swimming

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Macao International Dragon Boat Races at Sai Van
Lake in June
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4th East Asian Games 200529 October - 6 November

• once every four years.
• construction of new sports facilities.
• The Macao Government hopes to use the opportunity
  of hosting the 4th East Asian Games to enhance
  Macao's overall sports facilities.

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Macau Asian Karting Open Championships in December
12
2005 Macau Galaxy Resort International Marathon
and Half Marathon in December
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FIM-UAM Asian Motocross Championships in October

• FIM-UAM Asian Motocross Championships
• Mark the opening of the Motorsport Festival
  Grand Prix

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52nd Macau Grand Prix

• 17th to 20th Nov 2005

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Sports Facilities

• Dome - Taipa Island

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Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion
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4th East Asian Games Youth Centre
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Macau Olympic Aquatic Centre
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Macau International Shooting Range

• Adjacent to the Macau East Asian Games Dome, the
  Macau International Shooting Range covers a total
  area of 73,600 m2.

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Macau Hockey Centre

• Adjacent to the Macau Stadium
• Covering a total area of 11,600 m2
• artificial grass field

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Macau Forum

• Already a popular functional indoor venue
• Seats up to 4,000
• Ideal for different sports and cultural
  activities.

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Positive impacts

• Tourism development
• Job creation
• Urban renewal through investments
• Creating a sense of civic pride

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Negative impacts

• Social exclusion
• Displacement
• Crowding
• Disruption of daily routines
• Security concerns

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Conclusion

• Attract more tourists
• Offer greater opportunities to tourism-related
  industries