Visitors from Macao’s near neighbour have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, says Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes.
Hong Kong visitors
Sailing frequencies have surged with the post-pandemic normalisation of travel, but officials say vessels are still not at maximum capacity.
Visitors from across the estuary made up almost 46 percent of the 74,000 arrivals recorded on 5 April, prompting optimistic forecasts from tourism officials.
Launched as a tourism promotion in mid-January, the ticket giveaway has been a tremendous success, leading to big upswings in visitor numbers from our sister SAR.
The Londoner Macao’s 6,000-seat arena ready for action later this year; another ceremony on drawing board for property’s full opening.
Following Covid-19 pandemic’s easing in Hong Kong, arrivals’ Health Code will turn green after quarantine, allowing them free access around the city.
Wait time for travellers coming from foreign countries reduced from 21 days to 14; green light for prospective Filipino domestic helpers.
This amendment also applies to people who have already entered Macao and are currently under medical observation.
Visitors from Hong Kong rose 24.3% year-on-year in June to reach 623,000.
