Relaxed cross-border travel arrangements spur arrivals, however numbers still trail the millions recorded in 2019 before Covid-19 struck.
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Disappointing figures blamed on Covid-19 cases; government expected to review budget in light of reduced income from casinos.
Increase in arrivals an encouraging sign, as spending in the first half of 2021 reaches MOP 13.34 billion.
Relaxed NAT rules encourage mainland visitors; tourism officials hope the summer holidays will see the return of 30,000 daily arrivals.
MGTO boss says new attractions, and the city’s revamped Grand Prix museum, will draw more arrivals to the city.
High occupancy and healthy rates in hotels outperform Chinese New Year as heavy MGTO promotion encourages mainlanders to visit in their thousands.
MGTO optimistic as mainlanders respond to promotion drive that highlights Macao’s attractions and stresses its health and safety.
Bigger numbers helped by a massive influx of mainlanders who favour the Individual Visit Scheme.
Arrivals are down by 80 per cent on last year, as mainlanders steer clear of Macao’s tourism offerings.