Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes

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Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes is a Macanese civil servant, currently heading the Macau government's tourism office. She is a recipient of the Medal of Merit from the Macau government, an office-holder in the Pacific Asia Travel Association, and serves on several government committees.

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Career

Senna Fernandes worked for a year in banking [1] before she joined the Macau government's tourism department in 1988, [2] working initially in their marketing department, then in promotions, and later serving as deputy director. [3] [4] Since 2012, she has been the director of the Macau Government Tourism Office, replacing Joao Manuel Costa Antunes [5] and heading the regulation of Macau's significant tourism industry. [3] In 2021, her tenure as director was extended to 2023. [6]

She also serves on a number of government committees in Macau, including acting as the co-coordinator of the Tourism Crisis Management Office, and as a member of the Macau government's Economic Development Committee, Cultural Advisory Committee, Creative Industries Committee, and the Urban Planning Committee. [3] She also serves on the committee that organizes the Macau Grand Prix, [4] and during her tenure as tourism director, oversaw the renovation and reopening of the Macau Grand Prix Museum in 2021. [7]

In 2016, the Macau government presented her with the Medal of Merit, for her services to tourism. [8] In 2018, she was elected the treasurer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association. [2] Senna Fernandes has also participated in the Macau government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with respect to repatriating Macanese citizens. [9]

Biography

Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes was born in Macau, and her family is of Eurasian descent. She studied business administration at the University of Macau, graduating in 1987. [3] She speaks several languages, including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Portuguese. [4]

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  2. 1 2 "Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes". Pacific Asia Travel Association. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
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  7. ↑ "Off-track | GP Museum is back after four years of renovation" . Retrieved 2022-02-04.
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