Average occupancy still only 50 per cent; guest numbers rise to 6.62 million but fall a long way short of 2019’s total of 14.4 million.
Tourism
Eighteen dancing lions, Macao mascot MAK MAK and Guizhou Congjiang Ethnic Art Troupe join in celebration overshadowed by Covid-19 precautions.
Participants can take in the displays from aboard a cruise ship or atop Penha Hill and enjoy a gourmet meal on 3, 7 and 15 February.
While parades and celebratory activities are being laid on, tourism officials emphasise the importance of contact tracing apps to keep the virus at bay.
Among other strict regulations, spectators can expect to be socially distanced at Year of the Tiger parades on 3 and 12 February.
Helicopter trips axed, but new tours include Coloane and Barra piers and kid-and-parent magic workshop.
Total for the year is 7.7 million, most from mainland China with a large proportion coming from the Greater Bay Area.
Traditional parade and fireworks display intended to attract mainlanders across the border; push to expand contact tracing app in eateries.
‘Macao Light Festival – Visitors from Mars’ extended until 16 January to capitalise on the impact of city’s mega event.