Macao records over 300,000 visitors in the first two days of the ‘golden week’ break

Macao welcomed almost 304,000 visitor arrivals during the initial two days of the National Day holiday, which runs from 1 to 7 October in mainland China and is dubbed “golden week.” According to Public Security Police (PSP) data cited by local...

Macao Bridge to open for limited traffic under no.8 typhoon signal

Vehicular traffic will be allowed on the Macao Bridge under a no.8 typhoon signal, according to a Friday gazette announcement. The new policy comes as the city is bracing itself for a fourth storm in five weeks – also about a one week after Super...

Macao Bridge to remain open to cars during a no. 8 typhoon signal 

Light vehicles in Macao are now permitted to cross the Macao Bridge during a no. 8 typhoon signal (T8), according to a Chief Executive directive published today. Previously, all of Macao’s four cross-sea bridges suspended operations whenever a T8...

Over 2,100 rowers from 22 nations to compete in Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abdul Karim (second row, fifth left), flanked by his deputy Ting, together with event sponsors in a photo call. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (Oct 3): The 11th Sarawak International Dragon Boat...

Macau welcomes 300k-plus visitors in first 2 days of October Golden Week 

Macau logged an aggregate of more than 303,000 visitor arrivals during the first two days of the ongoing mainland Chinese holiday season commonly called ‘October Golden Week’. The update was given by Macau’s Public Security Police, the agency...

Historical refurbishments add new relevance to study of Macao’s pioneers

Across the tightly packed Macao peninsula, both Western and Eastern structures crowd the urban landscape. Known for showcasing both traditional and contemporary influences in its architecture, the city has become a popular backdrop for photographs...

Macau GGR up a modest 6% in September, affected by seasonality, typhoon

Home > Finance > Macau GGR up a modest 6% in September, affected by seasonality, typhoon 1st October 2025 | By Marjorie Preston Although Macau saw a year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue last month, GGR was down 17.5% from August. Macau...

Macau Customs Service seizes 2.5 tonnes of frozen chicken feet worth 65,000 patacas

Macau Customs Service officers raided a parallel-trading den in the peninsula’s northern district on Tuesday where they seized 2,500 kilogrammes of frozen chicken feet worth around 65,000 patacas in total, according to Wednesday’s statement. On...

Macau gov’t forecasts full tourism volume recovery in 2025, long-term growth to 2030

Macau tourism authorities are projecting a near-full rebound in tourism this year, with officials expecting almost 39 million visitors — close to pre-pandemic highs — and further growth through the end of the decade, according to a government...

Macau hotels host nearly 1M mainland guests in record August

Macau’s hotel sector welcomed close to 1 million visitors from mainland China in August 2025, with hotel guest numbers exceeding 1.3 million overall during the peak summer travel season, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). DSEC...

POP MART MACAO CITYWALK draws 720,000 visitors

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced in a statement on Wednesday that the cultural tourism project POP MART MACAO CITYWALK, jointly organised with POP MART between June and September, attracted more than 720,000 visitors and...

Whisky Live & Fine Spirits Macau 2025 slated for Nov 28-29 at GLP

Whisky Live & Fine Spirits Macau 2025 will again be held at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai and is set to feature over 500 premium whiskies from more than 80 brands worldwide, along with gourmet cuisine, live music and masterclasses with whisky...

Government Headquarters to open doors to the public on 18 and 19 October

Macao’s Government Headquarters will be open to the public on 18 and 19 October, the Government Information Bureau (known by its Portuguese initials GCS) has announced. The annual open days give locals and tourists the opportunity to explore one...

40 Days to the Opening! Official Designated Vehicle Dispatched to Hong Kong and Macau for the 15th National Games

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 30, with just 40 days remaining before the opening of the 15th National Games of the People's Republic of China and the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th...

Macau September gaming revenue rises 6% but falls short of expectations on typhoon impact

Macau’s casino revenue grew 6% in September but fell short of expectations as a super typhoon forced a temporary industry shutdown, dampening an already seasonally weak month. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached MOP 18.29 billion ($2.28 billion),...

Macau Casinos Weather Typhoon Ragasa, Report Six Percent Gaming Revenue Increase

Posted on: October 1, 2025, 09:05h. Last updated on: October 1, 2025, 10:26h. Despite a typhoon, Macau casinos maintained their rally in September Typhoon Ragasa generally spared the city, the only place in China where casinos are allowed Macau...

2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon set for 7 December

The 44th Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will be held on 7 December, organisers announced at a press conference on Tuesday. Co-organised by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the General Association of...

Macau gears up for Golden Week, anticipates boosts in visitation, GGR

Macau tourism officials expect 150,000 visitors a day during the eight-day Golden Week holiday, spurring projections of increased gaming revenue. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) projects that 1.2 million people will visit the city for...

Macao’s gaming revenue in September slips to 18.28 billion patacas

Macao’s casino industry generated 18.28 billion patacas (US$2.27 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month, according to the latest data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. September’s gaming revenue represents a...

As Macao approaches, Brooklyn Nets promote Fanbo Zeng in China

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to leave this weekend for Macao and the NBA China Games where they’ll face off against the Phoenix Suns on October 10 and 12. It will be the first time NBA teams have played in China since Brooklyn’s ill-fated 2019...