Number of visitors to Macau increased by 8.5%

Macau recorded 32.18 million visitor entries in the first nine months of 2026, marking an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year. Approximately 19.7 million visitors came through tours, a rise of 14.5%. The average stay for tourists remained at 2.3 days. Visitors from mainland China accounted for the majority, with 23.88 million entries, up 10.7%. Taiwan saw a 21.3% increase in visitors, while Hong Kong experienced a slight decline of 0.3%. International visitor entries rose to 1.95 million, a 3.4% increase. The government is encouraging casinos to target new markets, with Thailand showing significant growth of 34.8%.