But the territory is pinning its hopes on revived passenger numbers with the ending of Covid-19 restrictions.
Covid-19 restrictions
Finance Secretary Lei Wai Nong says new measure will boost Macao’s economy; tourism chief says city has capacity to welcome even more tourists.
Chairman Lawrence Ho says results at City of Dreams, Studio City and Altira impacted by Covid-19 and restrictions imposed across mainland China.
Just four Key Groups need to take daily NATs; live-out domestic helpers must test every three days; football pitches and basketball courts open tomorrow.
City’s Grand Touring and World Touring Car Cup events have also been cancelled this year.
Ninety-six Macao residents, including 88 students, are currently undergoing 7-14 days’ quarantine at the Sheraton Grand Macao.
Travellers may not have visited anywhere apart from Portugal, mainland China and Hong Kong in the previous 21 days and must fulfil all standard entry requirements.
Anyone who has been infected within two months must test negative in three consecutive NATs at least 14 days before travelling.
NATs for staff and guests and reels of red tape turn what should be frill-free celebrations into an obstacle course as threat of new virus wave looms.
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