Macao prepares for 1 to 5 May; mainland visitors have recently increased with the pandemic situation stabilising on both sides.
Tourism
Occupancy, rates and overall numbers are all moving in the right direction after a difficult year for the hospitality industry blighted by Covid-19.
While Hong Kong is keen on the inter-SAR bubble, Macao remains wary of opening the floodgates while Covid-19 is still a major threat.
Carrier’s move reflects expectations of a bumper Golden Week as hordes of mainland tourists who have been cooped up by Covid-19 head for Macao.
After a hiatus of over a year, the ferry will now make one round-trip per day; Covid-19 precautions remain in force.
Mainlanders flocking to Macao thanks to zero quarantine and a good health and safety record, says Kenny Cheung; and more may decide to come at the last minute.
Once again, there are more potential passengers than seats aboard the promotional helicopter tour, so the organisers will draw lots to pick the winners.
Arrivals increasing by the day, encouraged by Macao’s healthy and safe reputation, although hotels and guesthouses are still almost half empty.
Relaxed quarantine measures and huge thirst for travel make the city top choice for mainlanders, promising a healthy start to the summer for travel and gaming businesses.