Strong promotional campaigns for the iconic motor-racing event should ensure a healthy influx of visitors during November, officials say.
MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes
The cavalcade is the latest effort from local authorities seeking to boost tourism to the SAR in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tourism officials aiming for 40 million annual visitors again, as tour groups from mainland China head back into Macao for first time in three years.
MGTO, IFTM, Sands China and Wynn Macau all picked for outstanding contribution to tourism in region’s most prestigious annual awards.
Expo’s highlights include Lusofonia Pavilion, Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and new exhibitor the Palace Museum.
Tourism chief says Macao Week events may be staged in Wuhan and Changsha; Golden Week’s 137,000 arrivals ‘better than expected’.
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.
Latest figures show visitor numbers dropped 19.6% last month, 30.3% in annual terms, as city feels the pinch from Covid-19 and economic downturn.
Future plans include greater cooperation with other Greater Bay Area cities and promotions in other areas of mainland China.
