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Tourism rebounds to 95 pct of pre-pandemic number
Macau Business
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July 16, 2025
Inbound visitation has recovered to about 95 per cent of the 2019 level, with 19.22 million visitors having made their way into Macau between January and June. The total arrivals, as per the first plenary meeting of the Tourism Development...
China Duty Free Group unveils cdf Macau Rua Nova Store
DFNI-Frontier
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July 16, 2025
China Duty Free Group (CDFG) has announced the opening of its cdf Macau Rua Nova Store at M8 in Macau. The store introduces premium luxury offerings and services to the city while elevating the shopping experience in this UNESCO World Heritage...
Macau property magnate Loi Keong Kuong and family sell five Pagoda Street shophouses for S$50.7 million
The Business Times Singapore
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July 15, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Macau property magnate Loi Keong Kuong and his family have sold five shophouses in Pagoda Street in Chinatown at prices between 5 and 20 per cent lower than what they had paid for these units a decade ago. The shophouses, Nos 58, 60,...
Interview: Historic Center of Macao's heritage status highlights openness of Chinese Culture -- Macao Federation of Cultural Circles president
Xinhua News Agency
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MACAO, July 16 (Xinhua) -- The Historic Center of Macao being recognized as a World Heritage site highlighted the openness and inclusiveness of the Chinese culture, reinforcing Macao's historical role as a meeting point between the East and the...
Why DFS Group walked away from Oceania amid China travel rebound
Inside Retail Asia
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July 15, 2025
s reasons for the exit. But scratch beneath the surface, and a more layered story emerges. LVMH’s quiet pivot For parent company LVMH, the DFS closures are part of a broader recalibration. While its Selective Retailing division, which includes DFS...
Las Vegas Sands breaks ground on $8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
Yogonet International
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July 16, 2025
Las Vegas Sands has officially begun construction on an $8 billion expansion of its flagship Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore, a project expected to redefine the city-state’s skyline and strengthen the country's status as a global tourism hub....
Macau receives 90,000 visits a day before expected August boom
Macau Business
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July 10, 2025
Macau has recently been receiving a daily average of 90,000 traveller visits, with next month on course to experience a tourism peak. The picture was painted on Thursday by Tourism Office Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, who told the...
Macau expects 85% hotel occupancy during summer holidays, August to peak
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
Macau’s tourism industry is forecasting a strong summer season with visitor arrivals expected to increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Hotel and Tourism Industry Association. The peak period is anticipated in August,...
Leading Sportswear Brand DESCENTE Opens at Galaxy Macau; Fusing Technical Aesthetics with Leisure & Travel Lifestyle
The Slovenia Times
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July 11, 2025
MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 July 2025 - Japanese leading sportswear brand DESCENTE celebrates the grand opening of its new flagship store at Galaxy Promenade on July 11th. Located in one of Macau's most vibrant and well-trafficked...
Macau gaming revenue poised to hit MOP 200bn in July
Gambling Insider
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Momentum from summer holidays and live concerts drives stronger-than-expected takings. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Daily average gaming revenue reached MOP 7.16bn (US$890m) in early July - Investment banks raise full-year growth forecast...
Macau cuts by 5pct its 2025 income forecast in relation to city’s direct gaming tax
GGRAsia
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July 9, 2025
The Macau government has lowered by 5 percent its 2025 income forecast in relation to the city’s direct 35-percent tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR). The city now expects to collect this year MOP79.8 billion (US$9.87 billion) from direct gaming...
Macau: 90% of gaming management are local staff
Gambling Insider
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Government maintains ban on importing foreign dealers and emphasises fair work practices. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Over 10,400 locals hold mid-to-senior roles in gaming firms - Government stands firm on restrictions for foreign dealers...
Macau hits 20 mln visits ahead of schedule
Macau Business
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July 8, 2025
Macau has already realised 52.6 per cent of the tourist arrival target it set for 2025, with the 20-million milestone reached 26 days earlier than last year. The Tuesday update from the Public Security Police Force indicates a daily average of...
Top 10 visa-free countries for Indian passport holders in 2025: No visa, no stress, just stunning escapes
The Indian Express
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July 16, 2025
Indian passport holders can now explore vibrant cities, serene beaches, and cultural gems across the world—visa-free. Strengthened global ties have made international travel easier, faster, and more accessible than ever.Traveling the world is a...
Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge
Macau Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
The tourism sector is bracing for a vibrant summer season, with hotel operators projecting high visitor numbers and occupancy rates in August. However, industry experts warn that growth momentum may be threatened by rising cost sensitivity,...
The 13 Hotel new owner sells Singapore assets for MOP321 mln
Macau Business
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July 16, 2025
The new owner of Macau’s The 13 Hotel, Loi Keong Kuong along with his family, has reportedly divested five shophouses in Singapore for a total of S$50.7 million (MOP321 million/US$39.5 million) this year, following their recent acquisition of the...
Macau visitor arrivals hit the 20M mark 26 days earlier than in 2024
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 8, 2025
Macau has surpassed 20 million tourist arrivals in 2025, achieving the figure 26 days earlier than in 2024, thanks in part to new visa policies from mainland China that allow for more flexible entry. According to the Public Security Police Force,...
China remains top market as Palau sees growth in May tourist arrivals; summer travel deals offered to Hong Kong, Macau
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Palau recorded 4,752 visitor arrivals in May 2025, a 6% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Palau Visitors Authority. However, the total reflects a 12% decline from April’s 5,426...
Macau’s daily gaming revenue jumps 30% in early July driven by concerts and summer tourism
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 7, 2025
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached MOP4.3 billion ($537 million) for the first six days of July, according to Citigroup analysts George Choi and Timothy Chau. The strong performance translates to a daily run-rate of approximately MOP717...
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Macau considers full ban on gambling advertising
Campaign Asia-Pacific
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July 7, 2025
Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, is considering a sweeping ban on all gambling advertising, signalling a major shift in its regulatory approach. The proposed law seeks to prohibit all forms of gambling promotion across various media,...