The territory saw its highest daily visitor arrival total since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic, with mainland Chinese visitors in the overwhelming majority.
Macao Golden Week
Visitors are being asked to go online to check the flow of people at tourist attractions and border checkpoints as they plan their trip.
The average daily totals easily exceeded government estimates for the five-day ‘golden week’ period and point to the continued recovery of the tourism sector.
Museum launches discount ticket scheme with hotels and travel agencies today to boost tourism sector’s diverse offerings.
Macao’s hopes of profiting from the annual holiday crumble following snap ruling from neighbouring regions keen to stick to zero Covid-19 targets.
Covid-19 travel restrictions stymie hopes of a lucrative start to October; MGTO pauses offline promotions in favour of online marketing in mainland Chinese cities.
Macao’s total gross gaming revenue in the first five months decreased by 44 per cent year-on-year to MOP 23.79 billion.
Daily numbers dive to less than 25,000; tourism chief vows to continue promotions in GBA, lining up two-for-one deals when Macao reopens borders.
