For three years now, Macau has been living under tight restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly affects its economy. And despite the desire of the Chinese authorities to loosen the requirements, the situation with the spread of the virus does not allow it yet. According to statistics, the peak tourist season in Macau has always been December 23-27, when almost 110 thousand people arrive every day. However, in 2022, their number was only 8,300 per day.
This figure could have been much lower, but in mid-December, the Chinese authorities announced the resumption of issuing passports for tourists, resulting in those who had time to buy tickets and book hotels coming to rest in the capital of gambling.
It is interesting that tourists do not come to spend money, according to locals and souvenir sellers. On the contrary, they buy almost nothing but walk and look at the sights. This is due to the financial problems of those who still found the opportunity to come on holiday to Macau.
According to the latest figures, Macau’s gambling revenues were down 80% in 2020 and 75% in 2021 compared to 2013. And while even large corporations and casinos have a hard time recovering from such declines, small businesses like chestnut sellers are not worth mentioning.
Even now, the streets of Macau are practically empty, and in the gaming halls of the largest casinos are a few dozen people who managed to get the necessary documents and make a trip to this city. Unfortunately, many lovers of tourism and gambling are forced to stay at home due to financial and other reasons. Fortunately for travelers from Canada, you can find online casinos with a Canadian license on the Internet, so there is something to replace the rest in Macau.
Officials and small businessmen hope that in 2023 the situation will be back to normal, and the city will be able to receive more tourists to restore the financial indicators.
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