In its first year since the reopening of borders, Macao saw a 70 percent recovery in visitor arrivals compared to pre-pandemic 2019.
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Ho Iat Seng’s message reflected on 2023 and expressed optimism for 2024 – when Macao will mark a quarter of a century since its handover to China.
Foreign and Taiwanese travellers will be eligible for the perk, in a bid to boost tourism via Macao’s sister SAR.
That’s what the government is aiming towards – and a newly unveiled strategy reveals how it hopes it will get there.
The legislation has been pushed through by a conservative majority, but opponents vow to challenge it in court.
Macao’s casinos surpass 2023 revenue targets, triggering mandatory non-gaming investment hikes for operators in 2024.
Several roads will be closed for New Year’s Eve events, while ferry services from the Outer Harbour terminal will be suspended next Tuesday.
Domestic exports in particular posted a major slide, decreasing by almost a quarter during the period from January to November in Macao.
A local labour group believes more regulations around gaming staff are needed to boost service quality and says staffers themselves are largely on board.