Tag: Tourism
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 tracked by ... -
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, the festival, ... -
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 visitors ... -
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% and ... -
Tour groups on the rise with significant jumps from Korea, India
Tour groups have seen remarkable growth in Macau, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). In July 2024, inbound package tour visitors surged by 66.1% ... -
Survey: Residents show increased interest in mainland travel
A survey shows that Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong province emerged as the top three most popular destinations among Macau and Hong Kong residents. Conducted by the ... -
MGTO unveils MOP27 million campaign to attract international tourists
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has unveiled an international promotional campaign to revitalize tourism and attract global visitors. Launched yesterday, the “Experience Macao Limited Edition” ... -
Macau sees record tourist traffic as summer vacation ends
As summer break wraps up for many in the region, Macau is experiencing a surge in tourist traffic, with Saturday’s numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels. On August ... -
Inbound visitors surge in July, nearing pre-pandemic levels
In July, the tourism sector showed strong signs of recovery through the arrival of 3,021,189 visitors, marking a 9.5% increase from the previous year. This surge ... -
Sintra or, a look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a long rope that, when pulled, rings ... -
International visitors rebound to 1.34 million
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has reported a significant recovery in international tourist arrivals to the city in 2024, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels. ... -
Macau chamber of commerce advocates consumption rewards to attract visitors
In a move to boost tourism and spending in Macau’s Northern District, the Chamber of Commerce is advocating a consumption reward program that would provide free ... -
Weekend travel boom: customs hits record high
Macau’s Public Security Police Force (PSP) has reported that a record-breaking day for travel occurred Saturday, Aug. 10, with 717,197 entries and exits. This marks a ... -
Qin’ao tour group registration opens for online and offline travel
The tourism sector is poised for a significant boost with the opening of registration for the “Qin’ao Tourism Group,” available both online and offline. In light ... -
Visitor spending rebounds in first half of 2024
According to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) published yesterday, total spending by visitors rose 15.8% in the first half of 2024 compared ... -
Pereira Coutinho against ‘mass tourism’
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho says many residents are concerned with the “mass tourism” over the past few months, calling on the government to rethink tourism promotion ... -
3D video mapping to celebrate the double anniversary
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is set to launch a public collection of 3D video mapping works in Macau to celebrate the double anniversary of ... -
Majority of tourists appreciate Macau’s historical center
An academic study conducted by researchers from the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of the University of Science and Technology (MUST), in collaboration with a researcher ... -
MGTO confident in hitting 33 million tourist arrivals in 2024
The territory is optimistic that it will surpass its target of 33 million visitors by the end of 2024. This confidence is bolstered by a strong ... -
Shopkeepers sharpen language skills to attract tourists
Macau’s tourism industry is bouncing back, with the number of international visitors in the first half of 2024 reaching nearly 1.17 million, a 1.4-fold increase year-on-year, ... -
Visitor numbers reach 16 million in first half of 2024
Macau’s tourism industry is showing strong signs of recovery in the first half of 2024, according to data from the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). Provisional ... -
Mainland tourists projected to recover 91% of pre-pandemic levels
A recent report from the Asia Tourism Exchange Center (ATEC) suggests the tourism markets in Macau and Hong Kong are poised for a swift rebound in ... -
Association: Low-cost tours are low value, incite smuggling
Local leaders have urged the government to ban low-cost tours amid fears of smuggling and reputational damage. The president of the Macau Regional Development Promotion Association, ... -
MGTO, industry hope for more foreigners in second half
Both the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and tourism industry representatives have expressed hope that in the second half of this year more foreign visitors will ... -
Industry optimistic about summer holidays
The local tourism industry is optimistic about the summer holiday season, the lawmaker and president of the Association of Macao Tourist Agents, Cheung Kin Chung, said ... -
Tourism sees gradual increase, cracks down on illegal tour groups
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has reported a gradual increase in tour group numbers, though levels have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the ... -
Tourism unaffected by lack of casino freebies
The new restrictions imposed by gaming operators on the provision of free food and drinks had no noticeable impact on visitation to the gambling hub. Deputy ... -
Strategy to draw in int’l tourists proving to be challenging
Though the idea of attracting more foreign visitors from long-haul markets to Macau is not new, it has recently become a government plan. While official statistics ... -
Duty-free limit raised for Macau and Hong Kong
To stimulate the economies of Macau and Hong Kong, the Chinese government announced Friday it will raise the duty-free shopping allowance for mainland Chinese visitors to ... -
May arrivals recover to 79% of pre-Covid levels
The number of visitor arrivals in May increased by 21.6% compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 2.69 million. This represents a recovery to ... -
Macau sees boom in 2024 as arrivals reach 82.5% of pre-pandemic levels
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has reported a remarkable recovery in the city’s tourism sector, with the number of tourist arrivals in the first five ...
