Macao’s six concessionaires have each been given a maximum number of operators they are allowed to work with, with Sands China and SJM allocated the most.
SJM Resorts
In a regulatory filing, the integrated resort operator said tourism in Macao showed ‘a robust recovery’ in 2023, after the ‘severely inhibited travel’ of the pandemic years.
The gaming concessionaire has set up a cross-training scheme to help personnel transition into roles in areas such as marketing and F&B.
The program, sponsored by SJM Resorts, comes as officials emphasise the importance of the language to China’s trade with lusophone countries.
Authorities grant permission for 6,000 gaming tables and 12,000 slot machines across the city next year, roughly the same numbers as now.
Proposals include hi-tech theme park, incubator centre to develop hi-tech innovation and shows by superstars like Aaron Kwok Fu-shing and Leon Lai Ming.
Operators embark on new game plan while tasked by government to play greater role in diversifying city’s economic, day-to-day life and guaranteeing local jobs.
Only ex-boss Levo Chan Weng Lin appears in court, accused of range of crimes from illegal gambling to usury; eight other defendants choose not to attend.
All united in gratitude to the government – and make a point of underlining commitment to promoting Macao’s status as ‘a world centre of tourism and leisure’.