Macau’s Public Security Police Force reported that the city attracted 1.55 million visitors during the 15–23 February Golden Week, surpassing the government’s upper forecast of 1.5 million. Average daily arrivals reached 172,000, with a record 228,000 on 19 February.
Roughly 70 percent of tourists entered via the Border Gate from Zhuhai, though usage of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge rose to 331,000 crossings, underscoring the bridge’s growing importance for point-to-point coach services favoured by corporate groups. Hotel occupancy averaged 94 percent, while major integrated resorts reported gaming revenue up 12 percent year on year.
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For travellers navigating Macau’s evolving entry requirements—especially those also passing through mainland China—VisaHQ can streamline visa processing and passport services online, with dedicated corporate support for bulk applications (https://www.visahq.com/china/). This helps mobility managers secure documentation faster and keep itineraries on schedule.
Beyond casinos, the Macao Government Tourism Office promoted neighbourhood walking trails and cash-back dining coupons to disperse crowds and lengthen stays. Analysts believe the stronger-than-expected numbers will accelerate recruitment of hospitality staff—including foreign hires under Macau’s non-resident worker quota—putting upward pressure on accommodation costs for long-term assignees.
For mobility teams, the figures suggest that booking lead times for client meetings in Macau should stretch to four–six weeks through the first half of 2026, especially around forthcoming events such as G2E Asia and Art Macau.
Roughly 70 percent of tourists entered via the Border Gate from Zhuhai, though usage of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge rose to 331,000 crossings, underscoring the bridge’s growing importance for point-to-point coach services favoured by corporate groups. Hotel occupancy averaged 94 percent, while major integrated resorts reported gaming revenue up 12 percent year on year.
For travellers navigating Macau’s evolving entry requirements—especially those also passing through mainland China—VisaHQ can streamline visa processing and passport services online, with dedicated corporate support for bulk applications (https://www.visahq.com/china/). This helps mobility managers secure documentation faster and keep itineraries on schedule.
Beyond casinos, the Macao Government Tourism Office promoted neighbourhood walking trails and cash-back dining coupons to disperse crowds and lengthen stays. Analysts believe the stronger-than-expected numbers will accelerate recruitment of hospitality staff—including foreign hires under Macau’s non-resident worker quota—putting upward pressure on accommodation costs for long-term assignees.
For mobility teams, the figures suggest that booking lead times for client meetings in Macau should stretch to four–six weeks through the first half of 2026, especially around forthcoming events such as G2E Asia and Art Macau.
