Half-a-million Macao residents expected to take advantage of subsidised staycations and tours, which aim to pep up a travel industry slammed by Covid-19.
Macao Government Tourism Office
Relaxed quarantine measures and huge thirst for travel make the city top choice for mainlanders, promising a healthy start to the summer for travel and gaming businesses.
The MOP 120 million scheme’s six tours are set to take in ecotourism, family activities and traditional gourmet experiences at weekends and public holidays next month.
The cavalcade of visitors over Easter and Ching Ming is pointing to even better numbers in future and fuelling hopes for the city’s economic revival.
Tourism is ‘highly compatible’ and can grow by linking up with e-commerce, sports, creatives, and the MICE industry, says director.
MGTO optimistic as mainlanders respond to promotion drive that highlights Macao’s attractions and stresses its health and safety.
Revamped exhibits – now eco- and disabled-friendly – highlight all the history and thrills of Macao’s world-famous number-one sporting event.
Macao sees just over 90,000 arrivals over seven days, down 65 per cent compared to last year’s numbers.
Officials predict the switch back to digital would boost visitor numbers, while also planning to encourage longer stays.