World’s top tourism players expected to take part in ‘hybrid online and offline format’ which aims to boost Macao’s tourism and leisure image.
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Numbers are better than in March, but still pale in comparison to pre-novel coronavirus April 2019 when more than 3 million sampled Macao’s attractions.
More than 1 million online and onsite spectators propel gala to front rank of city’s tourist attractions.
Tourism chief says Macao Week events may be staged in Wuhan and Changsha; Golden Week’s 137,000 arrivals ‘better than expected’.
Future plans include greater cooperation with other Greater Bay Area cities and promotions in other areas of mainland China.
Prestigious QS World University Ranking rates institute as best in Macao, third in Asia, and 23rd in the world for hospitality and leisure management.
Monthly themes to attract more visitors kick off with Spring into Arts and include Tasty June, Autumn Delights, Festive October and Dazzling Winter.
Ho Iat Seng points to signs of gradual recovery, undertakes to make progress in developing big health, modern finance and other new industries.
Figures for 2021 show healthy increases; tourism chiefs plan to promote city with variety of online and offline strategies which showcase its diverse attractions.