The figures predate last month’s market-boosting measures, but Macao realtors nonetheless say it will take time for prices to recover.
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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.
Indonesians make up the sixth biggest group of foreigners visiting Macao, according to the tourism office, which wants to grow this important market.
This marked the first time that Citibank’s high-rolling ‘player of the month’ at Macao’s casinos was not Chinese.