131 contestants in fancy dress sprint from St Paul’s to Largo do Senado; race suspended by Covid-19 last year; MGTO hands out souvenirs to celebrate special day.
Tourism
Chief Executive hails boost to city’s economy; visitors will also be able to apply for electronic visas. No change to 7+3 quarantine regulations.
International air travel looking healthier following flag carrier’s announcement that it will restart Vietnam and Japan flights in October.
No immediate change to quarantine regulations; vaccine for under-fives due next month or in November.
Covid-19 travel restrictions stymie hopes of a lucrative start to October; MGTO pauses offline promotions in favour of online marketing in mainland Chinese cities.
Aim is to promote events and exchange of talent and develop high-quality tourism industry for two regions.
Figures up 62% on last month’s average, hotel occupancy rates increase slightly, but all-in-all a poor contrast to pre-Covid-19 when arrivals were measured in millions.
World Travel Awards hails 720-square-metre Presidential Suite’s views and facilities as best in the city; vice president acknowledges staff’s professionalism and dedication.
Arrivals up on August; ‘Stay, Dine and See Macao’ tours continue to appeal to locals with more than 40,000 hotel packages sold.