Macau sees 2.6 million visitor arrivals in April 2024, a drop from previous months?

Jenny Ortiz May 23, 2024

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Macau sees 2.6 million visitor arrivals in April 2024, a drop from previous months?

Macau welcomed approximately 2.6 million visitors last month, representing about 76 percent of the visitor numbers from the same month in 2019. Despite a monthly decline of 4.4 percent, there was a significant yearly increase of 14.4 percent, highlighting a recovery trend in tourism.

Based on the data from the Statistics and Census Service, Macau faces challenges in extending visitor stays, with same-day visits reaching 1.35 million, a 23 percent increase from the previous year. In contrast, overnight visitors totalled 1.25 million, marking a modest yearly rise of 6.3 percent. The higher rate of same-day visits indicates a need for strategies to encourage longer stays.

Visitor demographics?

Mainland China remains the largest source of visitors, contributing 1.73 million arrivals in April, a 25.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, the number of visitors traveling under the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS) saw a slight yearly decline of 3 percent, totalling 793,351.

Hong Kong visitor numbers decreased by 22 percent year-on-year, down to 581,646. In contrast, Taiwan saw a substantial increase in visitors, up 120.6 percent to 73,460. Compared to 2019, visitation from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan reached 74.2 percent, 83.5 percent, and 80 percent, respectively, indicating varying degrees of recovery across these regions.

International visitor growth?

Macau‘s efforts to boost international tourism are yielding positive results, with international visitor numbers rising by 92 percent year-on-year to 208,297, or about 89 percent of April 2019 levels. South Korea contributed nearly 38,000 visitors, approximately 61 percent of pre-pandemic levels, while the Philippines accounted for 35,800 visitors, about 87 percent of the 2019 figures.

Year-to-date statistics?

From January to April 2024, Macau recorded a total of 11.47 million visitors, achieving about 83 percent of the visitor numbers seen in the same period of 2019. This data reflects a strong recovery trajectory, although it also underscores the need for continuous efforts to fully restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels.

Macau’s visitor statistics for April 2024 indicate a significant recovery in tourism, driven by increases in both same-day and overnight visits, particularly from mainland China and Taiwan. The substantial growth in international visitors highlights the success of Macau‘s efforts to attract tourists from diverse regions. However, the disparity between same-day and overnight visitors suggests that further initiatives are needed to encourage longer stays and enhance overall tourism revenue.?