Increase in arrivals an encouraging sign, as spending in the first half of 2021 reaches MOP 13.34 billion.
Statistics and Census Service
Hotels still face an uphill battle as the effects of Covid-19 continue to make their presence felt through the industry.
Shopping and eating prove to be among the most popular activities for mainland visitors, as is meeting up with friends and relatives.
Females outnumber males, more people are getting married, and 20,744 people are now crammed into each of the city’s square kilometres.
Each vehicle in the city now has just 1.85 kilometres of road to itself, as Macao’s motoring mania shows no sign of abating.
Massive increases in overseas trade in the past year point to a recovery from the downturn caused by Covid-19.
Occupancy, rates and overall numbers are all moving in the right direction after a difficult year for the hospitality industry blighted by Covid-19.
Gaming and construction industry workers hit hardest, but better prospects in the offing for education, retail and wholesale sectors.
Arrivals are down by 80 per cent on last year, as mainlanders steer clear of Macao’s tourism offerings.