17 illegal tour guides prosecuted last year: MGTO

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), in collaboration with the police, prosecuted 17 individuals suspected of operating as illegal tour guides last year. The data was

Visitors in free fall, especially from the mainland

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that visitors to Macau dropped 4.4% year-on-year in February. According to DSEC, the drop is mainly due to a

Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong collaborate to boost GBA tourism

The tourism authorities of Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong are strengthening their collaboration to promote the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a premier travel destination.

Macao International Parade to feature expanded elements under ‘Culture City of East Asia’ initiative

The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, announced yesterday that the Macao International Parade will incorporate additional elements this year, aligning with

Package tours surge 80% in January

The number of inbound package tour visitors in January surged by 79.2% year-on-year to 239,000, driven by a sharp increase in visitors from mainland China, which

‘Puppy Mountain’ photo draws onlookers to a Chinese riverside

When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a

MGTO participates in travel fair in Indonesia as it eyes expansion in Asian markets

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the travel trade participated in the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 last weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia. Local tourism authorities showcased

City records 27% increase in visitor arrivals in January

Macau welcomed 3,646,561 visitors in January 2025, reflecting a 27.4% year-on-year increase, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Same-day visitors rose 45.6% to

MGTO to expand Hong Kong promotions to boost regional tourism

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced plans to progressively roll out promotions targeting the Hong Kong market, aiming to increase visitation from the neighboring

CNY visitors from Taiwan see largest increase, while Hong Kong sees notable decline

Macau welcomed 1.309 million visitors from the mainland during the eight-day Spring Festival Golden Week holiday in 2025, according to government data. This marks

Lawmaker Ron Lam advocates for quicker training and incentives for tourist guides

Lawmaker Ron Lam wants the authorities to expedite the training process for tourist guides and increase incentive packages to facilitate the development of the tourism industry.

Barra CNY market kicks off; organizers expect visitors to double this year

The Barra Lunar New Year market, this year named the “Barra Lucky Blessing Market,” officially opened last Sunday. The traditional market will run until

MGTO pledges continued global outreach expansion with strategic tourism initiatives

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been targeting the international market, partnering with different industries to launch preferential tourism projects, roadshows, and promotional

Inbound package tour visitors surge in 2024

Macau recorded a total of 2,103,000 inbound package tour visitors last year, while the number of hotel guests totaled 14,433,000. According to data from

International visitors leaped by 66% y-o-y in 2024

Official statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) noted that last year, there were 2,423,093 international visitors to Macau. As the Times previously reported,

Taiwan issues travel alert for CNY travelers to Macau

As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, Taiwanese authorities advise their citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Macau and Hong Kong, which remain under an “orange”

Gov’t prepares for surge in CNY visitors at Old Taipa Village

Government officials anticipate a significant increase in the flow of people visiting the Taipa Old Town area during the Lunar New Year compared to previous

MGTO forecasts 185,000 a day during CNY

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) forecasts that over the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays, Macau should receive an average of 185,000 visitors per day, MGTO director

New border crossings record reached over the weekend, over 803,000 on Saturday

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported that over 803,000 people crossed different border crossings in Macau last Saturday, setting a new record for border movements

Taiwan group trips getting underway

Group tours to Taiwan will be resumed soon for residents from Fujian province and Shanghai in the Chinese mainland, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced

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