Macau poised for tourism boom during Labor Day Golden Week

With the mainland’s extended five-day Labor Day holiday approaching, Macau’s tourism industry is gearing up for a surge in visitor numbers, expecting an average of 130,000 passengers during the upcoming Golden Week, higher than the Ching Ming Festival and Easter holidays.

Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), expressed optimism about the influx of mainland tourists, citing the longer holiday period as a key factor.

“The mainland has a five-day Labor Day holiday this year, which is a longer holiday and can drive more mainland tourists to visit Macau,” she said, as cited in media reports.

The industry is also hopeful the implementation of the multiple round-trip policy for mainland tour groups between Hengqin and Macau will further stimulate the recovery of the mainland tour group market. Senna Fernandes noted that many Macau tour guides have obtained qualifications to practice in Hengqin during the pandemic, and the new policy will allow them to expand their practice space across the region.

As for international tourists, Senna Fernandes expressed confidence that Macau will exceed its target of two million international visitors for the year, citing strong performance in the first quarter.

With the extended holiday, Macau’s tourism industry is poised to experience a significant boost in visitor numbers during the upcoming Labor Day Golden Week, signaling a promising recovery for the region’s economy.  Staff Reporter