A summer surge in visitor numbers is welcome news for the tourism industry but comes amid figures showing sharp falls in visitor spending.
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In reporting its results, the company drew attention to the ongoing recovery of Macao’s gaming sector and ‘future opportunities for us to invest and grow.’
While providing some relief, the measure appears unlikely to solve the chronic shortage of taxis that has both locals and tourists grumbling.
This recent growth is thanks to increased sales to China, the South American giant’s main soybean buyer.
Chairman Lui Che Woo said the concessionaire’s “balance sheet continues to be exceptionally liquid and healthy.”
Per-capita spending by visitors is showing a steep decline from the first quarter of the year to the second, as tourists tighten their belts.
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute says the accolade is due to the city’s “concerted efforts to provide excellent conference experiences.”
However, a scheme that offers discounted surgical masks to eligible groups will run until at least September, reports say.
The film aims to spread awareness of stunning finds, such as the 256-million-year-old Tete fossil forest.