Macau tourist arrivals rise over Golden Week
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Macau’s move to reposition itself from gaming hub to shopping and entertainment destination appears to be paying off already.
Tourist numbers rose in Macau over Golden Week as an expanding shopping offer and shows drew 8.45 per cent more visitors than the same period last year.
During Golden Week – from October 1 to October 10 – 1.61 million people visited Macau according to data from the Public Security Police Force.
Total border crossings at the city’s seven immigration checkpoints reached 4.7 million for the 10 days: 2,355,720 arrivals and 2,359,090 departures.
Of the seven border checkpoints, the Border Gate recorded the highest number of arrivals and departures, at 1.15 million and 1.28 million, respectively. The second popular border was the Outer Harbour Terminal on the Peninsula, with 157,211 arrivals and 150,749 departures recorded.
The busiest day of Golden Week was the third day with 520,386 border crossings registered.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many tourists visited Macau during Golden Week, and what was the percentage increase from last year?
How many tourists visited Macau during Golden Week, and what was the percentage increase from last year?
Macau welcomed 1.61 million visitors during Golden Week. This represents an increase of 8.45 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year, showing growth in tourist numbers.
Q.Which border checkpoint recorded the highest number of crossings during the Golden Week period?
Which border checkpoint recorded the highest number of crossings during the Golden Week period?
The Border Gate checkpoint recorded the highest volume of traffic. It handled 1.15 million arrivals and 1.28 million departures, making it Macau's busiest entry and exit point for visitors.
Q.What was the total number of border crossings recorded across all immigration checkpoints during Golden Week?
What was the total number of border crossings recorded across all immigration checkpoints during Golden Week?
Across its seven immigration checkpoints, Macau registered 4.7 million total border crossings during Golden Week. This figure includes 2,355,720 arrivals and 2,359,090 departures over the 10-day period.