Influx from mainland China should boost city’s troubled finances; Chief Executive rules out 3+3 measure for arrivals, sticks by zero Covid-19 policy.
Tourism
Culinary culture and maritime tourism among target areas; applications must be submitted by 21 December; results due next March.
Macao flag-carrier plans to run more than 5,700 flights between Macao and 17 mainland Chinese cities in coming months; launching new route to Fuzhou.
Travel industry chief welcomes return of mainland Chinese groups, who see Macao as a ‘safe destination’ despite recent Covid-19 outbreak.
Occupancy down 16% compared to September 2021 as hotels host an average of just 122 guests each per night.
Called ‘Power in Our Hands’, online programme will teach how to convey cultural tourism information about Macao and surrounding region.
Bands from mainland China and Macao such as Tarzan Band and Daze in White head traditional celebrations.
Duo, who both work for Wynn in Macao, to face rivals from around the world in contest designed to raise professional standards.
MGTO calls on city’s budding performers to take part in parade around city centre on 24 and 28 January.