The month of June is traditionally a flat one for the territory, with Macao’s gaming concessionaires affected by a seasonal slowdown.
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They make up a tiny fraction of the overall total, many are here for less than a day, and hardly any come from Portuguese-speaking countries.
However, the steep drop in earnings come as Transmac and TCM make major investments in electric buses, which make up a growing portion of the city’s fleet.
There were no significant increases in the total number of guests, average lengths of stay or the proportion of guests from long-haul destinations.
UM Professor Glenn McCartney says if Macao wants to diversify its tourism offerings, it needs to import more talent.
The strong performance over the four-day period will help to make up for a disappointing May, when tourist volumes fell.
The poll also reveals that the majority of workers consider themselves stuck in a rut, with few chances to climb the professional ladder.
While many economies in Asia and the rest of the world grapple with inflation, the cost of living in Macao has hardly moved.
Travel curbs have been lifted and tourists are back, but eateries and shops are posting just negligible month-to-month gains in takings – or even outright declines.