Number of Tourists Visiting Macau Exploded in March 2024: China and Hong Kong Lead the Way
In March 2024, tourist arrivals in Macau reached 2.72 million people, up 39% year-on-year. The huge increases in the number of visitors from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and the situation of international visitors are analyzed in detail.
March 2024 marked a turning point for Macau tourism. 2.72 million tourists visited this colorful destination, a 39% increase compared to the same month of the previous year, representing 80% of the number of tourists in March 2019.
The number of visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in particular increased significantly. The number of visitors from mainland China increased by 94.3% to 6.29 million, while those from Hong Kong rose by 21% to 1.8 million and those from Taiwan by a record 168% to 182,000.
Increase in Daily and Overnight Visitors
A detailed look at visitor profiles reveals significant increases in both same-day and overnight visitors. Day visitors increased by 47.7% and overnight visitors by 30.4%. This is an indication that Macau is moving from being just a temporary stopover to a destination of choice for tourists to stay for longer stays.
Gradual International Recovery
International tourism is slowly recovering after the pandemic. The number of international visitors reached 584,000, 68% of the level in the first quarter of 2019. This slow recovery is supported by the easing of global travel restrictions and the restoration of international confidence.
Macau Tourism’s Future is Bright
Figures for March 2024 show that Macau is getting closer step by step to its pre-pandemic popularity. The growing interest from regional and international visitors proves that this exotic destination is once again occupying a prominent place on the world tourism scene. The continuation of this positive trend in tourism is also promising for Macau’s economy.
Macau’s diverse cultural and leisure offerings are expected to continue to attract more and more tourists, and to consolidate its ambitious position in the global tourism landscape by matching 2019 levels. Tourism professionals and local businesses continue to plan various campaigns and events to support this rise. Macau will continue to shine as the pearl of Asia.
