Even with the borders shut last year, the MGTO claims to be well on track with its ambitious tourism agenda.
Tourism
The Lunar New Year holiday and relaxed Covid-19 restrictions saw a torrent of visitors from Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas.
Officials say that many stayed at least three days, giving a boost to the city’s tourism sector as it seeks to recover from the Covid-19 slump.
Leading industry figure cautions against complacency as Macao edges past London with 22 five-star ratings in the Forbes Travel Guide 2023.
Flights to Bangkok and Manila slated to resume soon, with other services added in the coming weeks and a boost in air cargo traffic expected.
The airline is set to restore routes to at least half the destinations it served before the pandemic.
MOP 118 million will be used to subsidise group tours from mainland China, Taiwan and further afield; MGTO targeting younger visitors with online promotions.
Tourism officials aiming for 40 million annual visitors again, as tour groups from mainland China head back into Macao for first time in three years.
Event attracted large crowds and may become permanent fixture on Macao’s CNY calendar, says Cultural Affairs Bureau President Leong Wai Man.