The three-day tourism gathering brings together hundreds of delegates for meetings on everything from hotel trends to the impact of AI on the travel trade.
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The number of non-resident workers in the city is growing however, with the data showing that the hotel and restaurant sector has made the most gains.
The figures predate last month’s market-boosting measures, but Macao realtors nonetheless say it will take time for prices to recover.
Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes was part of a panel discussion that ‘zeroed in’ on the challenges and opportunities for women in the tourism industry.
An additional 500 taxis were approved for the city last year, but so far there have been scant details on when they will actually hit the road.
CEO Craig Billings credits ‘the investments we have made in our properties, our team and our unique programming’ for the strong performance.
The second night of the five-day break was the busiest, with occupancy exceeding 95 percent according to MGTO figures.
The Macao-Hong Kong ferry operator, which recorded only a slim profit last year, says its schedule has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Members of the mainland Chinese group hold special multiple-entry visas, allowing them to stay in Hengqin while exploring Macao.