Macao’s daily visitor numbers have increased significantly since zero-COVID measures were lifted, but the reopening of international borders could lure Chinese tourists further afield, say researchers.
Although it is difficult to confirm the true number of positive COVID-19 cases in China since December 2022, recent data suggest the peak of hospitalisations has passed. Chinese residents seem cautiously optimistic about travel, as evidenced by the high number ofIf China can achieve a strong vaccination rate and the population adequately recovers from the COVID-19 waves that peaked in December 2022, it is reasonable to expect international travel will continue to accelerate in 2023.
Leading global travel service providers to mainland China have seen a rebound in demand for travel and anticipated a surge in the run up to the Chinese New Year holiday season. China officiallyChina has witnessed a substantial rise in domestic and international travel since eliminating its zero-COVID policy. A recent report by tourism website Qyer revealed that “most Chinese visitors have a plan to travel overseas within a year”.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand also recently launched a campaign called “China is back” to welcome the Macao experienced a significant increase in daily visitor numbers in January, a pattern anticipated to continue through this year. Yet the reopening of international borders could lure mainland Chinese tourists further afield to Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. These destinations, as well as other places in Southeast Asia, will compete with Macao to attract Chinese tourists.Several factors could help make up for lost revenue in Macao’s tourism-based economy.
If Macao can attract more international visitors from outside East Asia, this could provide a significant buffer should further lockdowns occur. But this would require significant investment and structural changes to the tourism industry without a guarantee of success.
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