European visitors market shows recovery to 2019 level, MGTO chief says 

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, has highlighted that in the first 10 months of this year, the European visitor

Hotel insiders anticipate occupancy rates to top 90% this Christmas

As Christmas approaches, hotel insiders expect December occupancy rates to exceed 90%, as international travelers increasingly prioritize overseas trips during the holiday season. As cited in a

Artyzen Grand Lapa posts strong November, eyes boost from satellite casino closures

Artyzen Hospitality Group reported strong hotel performance in November, with occupancy reaching nearly 80% across its Macau properties, driven largely by the Macau Grand Prix.

Visa waiver policies drive inbound travel surge

China’s continuously optimized visa waiver policies have delivered significant results, fueling a surge in international travel and strengthening people-to-people exchanges with the rest of the

MGTO and Gaode Maps launch smart tourism platform to boost visitor experience

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with Chinese mapping giant Gaode Maps, also known as Amap, to launch the “One-Click Smart Tour of

China’s pressure on Japan could last for some time

Just days after China issued an advisory against traveling to Japan, the cancellations started. About 3,000 Chinese visit Rie Takeda’s tearoom in an alley

October was responsible for almost 3.5 million visitors, up 10.8% y-o-y

Official statistics released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) showed that a total of 3,472,477 visitor arrivals were recorded in October 2025. This number marks a

Gov’t warns residents to remain vigilant when traveling to Japan, following Beijing

Following the unexpected release of a notice by the Chinese authorities on Friday, advising Chinese citizens to “temporarily refrain from traveling to Japan,” and a similar

Residents gain fast-track airport access with Hong Kong’s ‘Park and Fly’ service

Macau travelers can now leave their cars near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and reach Hong Kong International Airport within 30 minutes, thanks to the new

Border crossings surpass 200 million so far this year

More than 200 million border crossings were recorded in Macau between January and November 9, according to data released by the Public Security Police Force. The milestone

GP, National Games to likely boost occupancy to 90%

The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, said that the November events, including the Grand Prix (GP) and the

Macau rises to sixth in Asia-Pacific tourism as arrivals increase: PATA report

Macau continued to record strong tourism growth in the first half of 2025, climbing to sixth place among destinations across the Asia-Pacific and Americas, the Pacific

November events to boost visitor numbers by 20%

The city’s tourism sector is bracing for a surge in visitor arrivals next month as the city hosts two major events simultaneously: the 15th National Games

Visitor arrivals up 10% y-o-y in September despite 34% drop m-o-m

The number of visitors arriving in Macau in September reached 2,775,130, representing a 9.8% year-on-year increase, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The

Zhuhai residents’ weekly Macau visas surge

Mainland authorities have issued 353,000 visas to Zhuhai residents in the first nine months of 2025, allowing weekly trips to Macau, in a move aimed at

Mainland’s Golden Week break concludes with record visitor arrivals in Macau

The mainland’s eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival Golden Week break concluded yesterday, with Macau attracting over 1.05 million visitors, exceeding both last year’s figures

Pop Mart Macao Citywalk attracts over 720,000 visitors

The Pop Mart Macao Citywalk, a collaboration between the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Pop Mart, attracted more than 720,000 visitors from June 6 to

Golden Week crowds fill Macau as arrivals reach over 780,000

Macau welcomed more than 783,000 visitors during the mainland’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, which coincided with the weekend. Authorities say annual visitor arrivals remain

Golden Week drives surge in family travel and tourism demand

This year’s eight-day National Day holiday, extended by one day to coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival, has fueled a boom in China’s tourism market,

MGTO maintains 2025 visitor forecast at 39 million driven by favorable policies

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is keeping its full-year visitor forecast at 39 million for 2025, citing steady arrivals driven by favorable policies introduced earlier

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