Macau Tourism Bureau's latest data shows that during the nine-day Spring Festival Golden Week (February 15 to 23), a total of 1.554 million visitors were received, exceeding the expected 1.5 million. The average daily visitor volume was 173,000, up 5.5% year-on-year, with an average hotel occupancy rate of 95.6%. Simply put, Macau thrived again during the Year of the Horse Spring Festival. Mainland tourists still dominated, with an average of 134,000 per day (+7.2%), and international tourists also increased by 8.2% to an average of 7,900 per day. The influx of people brought more than just bustling activity—Citi analysts pointed out that mid-range high-end betting amounts surged by 17% year-on-year to 24.4 million Hong Kong dollars, and the number of VIP players also skyrocketed from last year's 4 to 53. Want to understand the real-time trends of Macau's gambling market? PASA's official website continuously tracks key data.
Visitor Data: 1.55 million exceeded expectations, hotels nearly full
In the Year of the Horse Spring Festival Golden Week of 2026, Macau delivered an impressive tourism report card:
Total visitor volume: 1.554 million visits (exceeding the expected 1.5 million)
Average daily visitors: 173,000 visits (+5.5%)
Mainland tourists: 134,000 visits/day (+7.2%)
International tourists: 7,900 visits/day (+8.2%)
Hotel occupancy rate: Average 95.6%, reaching 99.2% on February 20
As the only region in China where gambling is legal, the Spring Festival has always been a peak season for both Macau's tourism and gambling industries.
Gambling Highlights: Mid-range high-end betting up 17%, VIP players surged
The peak of tourists directly translated into a surge in gambling consumption. Citi analysts George Cui and Timothy Zhou noted during the Golden Week:
Mid-range high-end betting amount: 24.4 million Hong Kong dollars (+17%)
Number of mid-range high-end players: 824 (+3%), with an average bet of 29,625 Hong Kong dollars (+13%)
The VIP market was also strong:
Number of large players: Increased from 4 in 2025 to 53
Total VIP betting amount: 11.3 million Hong Kong dollars, with an average of 213,000 Hong Kong dollars per person
Based on this, analysts predict that Macau's total gambling revenue (GGR) for February could reach 20 billion Macau patacas, a 1% increase year-on-year.
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