MGTO forecasts 700,000 visitors over May 1 Golden Week

The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, has forecast that 700,000 visitors will enter Macau during the five days that comprise

Tourism boom tipped for May Day break

Travel agencies and tourism experts said they are bullish about the tourism market’s performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, with both domestic and outbound tourism visits

MGTO confirms illegal tour providers’ complaints, claims to be investigating

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is investigating several social media posts offering “private” tour services in Macau by unlicensed individuals or companies. In

80% extend stay in northern district for Sanrio characters campaign, survey finds

A survey revealed that 82% of respondents reported spending more time in the northern district thanks to the ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” campaign, while 75%

Visitor arrivals surge 11% in Q1, fueled by same-day visitor growth

Visitor arrivals to Macau rose by 11.1% year-on-year to 9.86 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census

TPI slightly increases in first quarter

The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the first quarter of 2025 rose by 1.15% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Statistics and Census

MGTO to add a stronger focus on the Islamic countries’ market

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will have a stronger focus and increase its promotion aiming at Islamic countries, namely those of the so-called Gulf Cooperation

Hotel occupancy drop over ‘Ching Ming’ and current time not concerning

The significant drop recorded in the hotel occupancy rate, particularly in the higher-end units, over the Ching Ming Festival weekend and this week is not concerning, and

MGTO invites HK tourism sector representatives to visit Macau

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invited 27 Hong Kong Tourism Industry Council members to visit Macau for familiarization. During the visit, a working meeting

‘Ching Ming’ weekend brings 15% more visitors than last year, 31,000 international tourists

Figures from the Public Security Police Force show that the three-day long weekend that coincided with the holiday of the “Ching Ming” Festival brought 408,778

MGTO aims to boost ‘community economy’ with Barra-Coloane boat tours

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) stated yesterday that it is sponsoring three activities to be held between tomorrow and May 25, featuring Barra-Coloane boat tours.

South Korea sees surge in arrivals as mainland tourist numbers decline

The city’s inbound tourism sector showed positive growth in February, with a rise in international tour visitors, according to the latest data from the Statistics and

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

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