Saturday, November 30, 2024 Macao’s tourism industry is set to achieve significant milestones in 2024, with a target of 33 million visitors on the horizon. At the second Plenary Meeting of the Tourism Development Committee (CDT) on November 28, 2024, Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, highlighted the city’s impressive tourism growth, propelled by favorable policies from the Central Government and a collective effort from various sectors. Over 29 million visitors arrived in Macao between January and October 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 28.
1%, and bringing the city closer to pre-pandemic tourism levels. Strong Recovery Drives Macao’s Tourism Surge Secretary Lei Wai Nong attributed Macao’s tourism boom to the support of the Central Government and the local community’s efforts to foster sustainable tourism development. He emphasized that the government’s implementation of the “1 + 4” strategy is key to Macao’s long-term goal of becoming a global center for tourism and leisure.
This strategy, which focuses on diversifying Macao’s tourism offerings, has played a pivotal role in the city’s tourism recovery. Macao recorded an average of 95,000 daily visitors between January and October 2024, with peak days seeing over 110,000 arrivals. The length of stay for both overnight and hotel guests has exceeded pre-pandemic levels, further validating the city’s success in rebuilding its tourism sector.
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