The Macau government has so far spent over MOP 50 million (US$6.2 million) on booking rooms in 12 local hotels for mandatory quarantine and medical observation.
Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes
MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes admitted that the COVID-19 epidemic has been affecting Macau’s tourism “very much”.
The Public Security Police (PSP) recorded over 39.4 million visitor arrivals last year, a new record, up 10% from 2018.
Taika Waititi-directed film will open this year’s International Film Festival & Awards Macau taking place on December 5-10.
Macau Government Tourism Office expects Macau’s number of visitor arrivals this year reach almost 40 million.
Japan won the 30th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest — China and France are the first and second runners-up.
Argentina, Brazil and Jiangsu province will be the partners of Macau’s three-day 2018 Global Tourism Economy Forum next month.
The 30th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will stage 12 firework displays on September 7, 13, 21, 28 and October 1 and 5.
Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes attending Sunday’s Macau Forum as a guest speaker said that the government was studying the possibility of launching more night tourism events.