Local academics and sports industry representatives have told Inside Asian Gaming that they largely support a new government initiative to establish a “referral mechanism” for sports and cultural projects.
Under the mechanism, cultural organizations, sports organizations, enterprises or individuals can submit their ideas to the Macau SAR Government, with the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau then referring any projects it deems suitable directly to the city’s concessionaires to consider following through.
Speaking with IAG, lecturer at the Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies at Macao Polytechnic University, Ryan Hong-Wai Ho, said it was difficult for private groups in Macau to have direct contact with the six major integrated resort operators, so this measure would help bridge the gap.
