MGTO mascot Mak Mak welcomes passengers as tourism officials promote city as safe and quality destination.
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Surge in arrivals on Wednesday came after NAT validity upped to one week and concerted e-marketing drive.
Tourism officials blitz Chinese social media while also dangling promotional hotel and air ticket coupons.
Failure to do so may incur a fine of up to MOP 35,000 as government seeks to improve hygiene with greater supervision of food production and processing.
Visitor numbers will be restricted to lessen the risk of Covid-19 infection: local tours remain on hold.
Move follows a general improvement in Covid-19 situation, but public warned to maintain vigilance against disease.
Racing museum will be shut until further notice, while local tours are put on hold till next week.
Nurseries and sports venues are temporarily closed, while many events and activities have been cancelled as Covid-19 impacts the city as never before.
Easier access to Macao, whose image has been boosted by online and offline promotions, spurs mainlanders to sample ‘healthy, safe’ quality’ destination.