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Tourism rebounds to 95 pct of pre-pandemic number

Tourism rebounds to 95 pct of pre-pandemic number

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

China Duty Free Group unveils cdf Macau Rua Nova Store

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

Macau property magnate Loi Keong Kuong and family sell five Pagoda Street shophouses for S$50.7 million

[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

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 

Why DFS Group walked away from Oceania amid China travel rebound 

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

Las Vegas Sands breaks ground on $8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

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 receives 90,000 visits a day before expected August boom

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

Macau expects 85% hotel occupancy during summer holidays, August to peak

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

Leading Sportswear Brand DESCENTE Opens at Galaxy Macau; Fusing Technical Aesthetics with Leisure & Travel Lifestyle

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

Macau gaming revenue poised to hit MOP 200bn in July

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

Macau cuts by 5pct its 2025 income forecast in relation to city’s direct gaming tax

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

Macau: 90% of gaming management are local staff

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 hits 20 mln visits ahead of schedule

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

Top 10 visa-free countries for Indian passport holders in 2025: No visa, no stress, just stunning escapes

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

Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge

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

The 13 Hotel new owner sells Singapore assets for MOP321 mln

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 

Macau visitor arrivals hit the 20M mark 26 days earlier than in 2024 

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

China remains top market as Palau sees growth in May tourist arrivals; summer travel deals offered to Hong Kong, Macau

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

Macau’s daily gaming revenue jumps 30% in early July driven by concerts and summer tourism

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...

Macau considers full ban on gambling advertising

Macau considers full ban on gambling advertising

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,...

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