Arts and entertainment scene fuels economic and tourism recovery

Macau's tourism and economic recovery are gaining momentum, bolstered by the arts and entertainment sector, according to Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the

Tourism accreditation reaches record high in 2024

The Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTSAS) reached a new milestone this year, with a record-high 390 accredited merchants across the travel agency, catering and retail

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after his presidential win

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case canceled any remaining court deadlines Friday while prosecutors assess the “the appropriate course going forward” in

Inbound package tour visitors up 101.2%, outbound travel by residents climbs

Macau's tourism sector has shown strong signs of recovery in the first three quarters of 2024, with a significant surge in inbound package tour visitors,

Melco hopes to attract more Korean tourists to Macau

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is making Korean tourists a top priority, according to a report from Korea JoongAng Daily. In a press event at

26 million visited Macau in the first nine months

A total of 25,920,914 visitors entered Macau in the first three quarters of this year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). This is an

MGTO promotes multi-destination tourism in GBA

The Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) recently organized a two-day visit to Dong’ao and Guishan Islands in Zhuhai City, inviting representatives from overseas tourism organizations accredited

Tour groups visiting non-gaming attractions responsible for pedestrian traffic surge

A surge in pedestrian traffic near gaming concessionaire venues in Macau appears to be caused by tour groups visiting non-gaming attractions, The Times has learned. Recently,

Visitor arrivals drop by over one-third after Golden Week

The number of visitor arrivals to Macau has fallen after the “Golden Week of the National Day Holidays,” with figures dipping below the 100,000 daily mark,

Tourism service prices up 4.3% in Q3

The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 rose 4.29% year-on-year to 147.22 points, according to data from the Statistics and

Domestic travelers spending less despite stimulus measures

Domestic travelers in China, including the Macau and Hong Kong SARs,are exhibiting a notable trend of reduced spending during the recent Golden Week holiday, despite the

More visitors over the holidays but the share of foreigners shrinking

The number of visitors to Macau during the “Golden Week” of the National Day holidays has increased this year compared to 2023, official daily statistics

Major resorts sold out; rates surge for remaining rooms

A significant number of hotels and integrated resorts in Macau have sold out for the upcoming National Day Golden Week, according to popular online hotel booking platforms.

Tourism surges as visitors and hotel stays rebound

The tourism industry has seen a remarkable resurgence, with inbound package tour visitors soaring 68.8% year-on-year in August 2024, reaching 224,000, according to data from the

MGTO sees strong bookings ahead of National Day Golden Week

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has reported that 70% of hotel accommodations have already been reserved for the holiday period, with expectations of further increases in bookings throughout

Golden Week hotel bookings firm against economic headwinds

Hotel bookings appear satisfactory for Golden Week starting Oct. 1, though broader economic challenges could dampen demand, according to analysts. 17 of 31 hotels

Visitor arrivals in August reach record high of 3.7 million

Visitor arrivals set a new monthly record in August, reaching 3,651,731 - a 13.3% increase year-over-year and 0.8% higher than August 2019. Same-day visitors grew 23.4%

Over 490,000 tourist arrivals during hottest Mid-Autumn Festival on record

During the recent Mid-Autumn Festival, Macau saw a surge in travel across its borders, highlighting the holiday’s festive spirit. From Sept. 14 to 18,

100,000 daily visitors expected during Golden Week

The government anticipates that China’s National Day Golden Week holiday will be the next peak period for Macau tourist arrivals, forecasting an average of 100,000

Association: Balance heritage with modern tourism amid rebound

Macau's tourism industry is on the rebound, showing signs of robust recovery following the pandemic. Recent statistics reveal hotel occupancy rates soaring to between 80%

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