In recent years, Macao's tourism products have steadily diversified and the visitor structure has also gradually changed. The number of overnight stay visitors has increased from 10.6 million in 2008 to 17.2 million in 2017, an increase of 62.6%. In addition, the proportion of overnight stay visitors rose from 46.3% in 2008 to 52.9% in 2017.
With the development of the tourism industry, the total visitor expenditure increased from MOP 106.8 billion in 2008 to MOP 285.5 billion in 2017, an increase of nearly two times in ten years. Moreover, Macao's tourism performance has gained worldwide recognition, according to the World Tourism Organization, in 2017, Macao ranked third in terms of tourism receipts and ranked sixth in terms of International tourist arrivals in the Asia and Pacific region.
In order to achieve the tourism development goal in building Macao into a “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure”, the action plan is to follow the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area” Development Plan Outline, grasp the opportunities brought by the Macao SAR Government’s active participation in the “Belt and Road Initiative”; as well as to follow the “Macao Special Administrative Region Five-Year Development Plan (2016-2020)” and the “Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan”.
Galaxy Macau
Location: Galaxy MacauTM, COTAI, Macau Contact number: 853 2888 0888
Spanning over 1.1 million square meters, the integrated resort offers visitors from all over the world the unlimited experience with 6 world-class hotels, the largest skytop waterpark, dining, shopping and entertainment all in one spectacular location.
The Promenade Shops At Galaxy Macau
Location: Galaxy MacauTM, COTAI, Macau Contact number: 853 2888 0888
The Promenade Shops features over 200 world-renowned brands, First-In-Macau labels, exclusive pop-up stores and brand events, offering style mavens a premium shopping experience.
Oceanus at Jai Alai
Directly connected to the Outer Harbour Maritime Terminal, Oceanus at Jai Alai offers Jai Alai Hotel, dining, entertainment, and the JA Avenue featuring famous cosmetic and fragrance brands, lifestyle products and travel accessories.
Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Contact number: 853 8805 8938 Email: momac-lobbylounge@mohg.com
Directly connected to the Outer Harbour Maritime Terminal, Oceanus at Jai Alai offers Jai Alai Hotel, dining, entertainment, and the JA Avenue featuring famous cosmetic and fragrance brands, lifestyle products and travel accessories.
Grand Coloane Resort
Location: 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane, Macau Contact number: 853 2887 1111
Being the only destination resort in Macau, Grand Coloane Resort is the perfect getaway from the bustle of Hong Kong and Asia’s mainland. It offers quiet seclusion, with 150 lush green acres surrounded by the tranquil South China Sea.
Grand Lapa, Macau
Location: 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau Contact number: 853 2856 7888
Grand Lapa is a city resort with over 15,000 square meters. Our facilities include an outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool and jacuzzi, a children’s centre, a fully-equipped gym and a multi-purpose exercise studio. Our awarded spa is also Macau’s only spa with a private outdoor garden, jacuzzi and rain shower.
Sands Shoppes Macao
While the kids are entertained at Planet J theme park, QUBE indoor playground and Grado mini-golf course, make sure you visit Sands Shoppes Macao, the largest luxury retail experience in Macao, with approximately 850 leading retailers all under one roof.