Tuesday, September 10, 2024 The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is preparing for a major influx of tourists during the upcoming National Day Golden Week, which runs from 1 to 7 October 2024. The Director of MGTO, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, announced that the government expects an average of 100,000 visitors per day, with hopes that tourism numbers will surpass last year’s figures. This period is considered one of the busiest for Macao, as it draws in both local and international tourists eager to explore the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
Golden Week is a pivotal time for tourism in mainland China and Macao, with National Day Golden Week ranking as the third most important tourism period annually, following the Spring Festival and May Day Golden Week. Macao’s travel and tourism industry is eagerly anticipating the holiday as it promises a surge in visitor arrivals and revenue. For Macao, these Golden Week holidays are not just key tourist periods but also a litmus test for how well the industry is recovering from the pandemic’s travel disruptions.
According to Senna Fernandes, the forecast of 100,000 visitors per day during this year’s National Day Golden Week is grounded in the success Macao has seen in 2023. While the official statistics for this year’s visitor numbers have yet to be compiled, the projections are optimistic. Senna Fernandes mentioned that the government is hopeful the fireworks display, which will coincide with the holiday period, w.