The 5th Macau-Qingdao International Beer Carnival kicked off on 6 November 2025 at the Gourmet Pavilion of Wynn Palace in Cotai. Spanning 11 days and running through to 16 November, the event is organised by Asia Brewery (Macau) Co. Ltd., Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., and the Macau Leisure Tourism Services Innovation Association, with support from the governments of Macau and Qingdao.
The Philippines recorded approximately 4.34 million foreign-tourist arrivals during the first ten months (January to October) of 2025, representing a 3.3 % decline from the same period in the previous year according to the Department of Tourism of the Philippines. In total, including overseas Filipinos, the country logged just under 4.77 million arrivals during that period.
Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings has projected that the emerging United Arab Emirates (UAE) gaming market could generate around US$5 billion annually, positioning the country as one of the most lucrative new jurisdictions for integrated resorts. Speaking on the company’s third-quarter earnings call, Billings said Wynn anticipates two rival operators to eventually join the UAE market, creating a three-player competitive landscape. He described the region’s potential as “significant and sustainable,” driven by strong inbound tourism, luxury spending, and regulatory readiness.
The 199-room ultra-luxury hotel on Cotai, The 13 Hotel, has publicly advertised 46 job openings, signalling that the property is actively preparing for a relaunch or reopening phase. The roles span a wide range of functions: personnel and finance department staff, laundry attendants, drivers, receptionists, private butlers, gardeners, cleaning personnel, engineering technicians and supervisors, and food & beverage service positions.
The HKJC has confirmed that its new facility, Conghua Racecourse in Guangdong Province, Mainland China, will host its first official race meeting on 31 October 2026, featuring an initial card of “five or six” races. Previously, the launch had been scheduled for April 2026 but was delayed to ensure full completion of construction and alignment with evolving national policy.
Author: Janice Chew • Monday, 10/11/2025
