Macau needs more hotel rooms (HÁ OUTRA ENTRADA) ver Hotel capacity
jn26
New law allows shared rooms and ‘sleeping spaces’ as hotel supply nears 45,000 rooms
The hotel sector is expected to see further diversification in accommodation types following the introduction of a new legal framework that permits shared rooms and “sleeping spaces” as part of economic lodging facilities.
Lawmakers Ho Ion Sang and Lao Chi Ngai raised concerns over hotel room supply, smart tourism applications, talent development and Macau’s development as a “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure” during oral interpellations at the Legislative Assembly (AL).
Responding on behalf of the government, Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance head Lo Chi Fai said authorities are promoting the integrated development of “tourism + technology” through infrastructure upgrades, smart applications and workforce training.
The executive stressed that overall hotel supply is ultimately determined by market demand.
Lo said that as of April, Macau had 147 operating hotel establishments, with total room supply rising to more than 45,000 rooms. He added that the newly implemented bill on hotel establishments’ operations introduces a new category of budget accommodation, allowing shared rooms and “sleeping spaces” to support industry diversification.
“To promote the diversified development of hotel establishments and create favorable conditions to precisely meet the diverse accommodation needs of today’s visitors, Law No. 8/2021 (Law on the Operation of Hotel Establishments) has added a new type of establishment, ‘low-cost accommodation,’ allowing the installation of shared rooms and ‘sleeping spaces,’” Lo said to lawmakers.
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is also streamlining approval procedures to reduce investment and construction costs. As of the end of April, 11 hotel projects had submitted opening applications, involving more than 2,000 rooms.
Lo noted that future hotel room expansion will depend on market conditions, investor decisions, land supply and urban planning considerations, adding that direct government intervention in supply would be inappropriate.
MGTO director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said Hengqin currently offers about 10,000 hotel rooms, which could complement Macau’s accommodation capacity under policies such as group travel arrangements and visa facilitation for foreign visitors.
On smart tourism, authorities recalled ongoing digital initiatives, including the “Macao Tourism Data+” platform, which publishes tourism statistics, and collaborations with major online travel platforms to release weekly indicators on mainland visitors’ accommodation demand.
MGTO also launched an AI-powered tourism chatbot in 2024 and uses mapping platforms to promote community events and support small businesses in increasing online visibility through the “Smart Travel to Macau with One Click” platform.
Meanwhile, to support small and medium-sized enterprises, the government has offered digital transformation services since 2023, covering training, business diagnostics and free solutions for the catering and retail sectors.
In workforce development, MGTO has rolled out 37 online training courses since 2019, with new programmes focusing on artificial intelligence applications and digital marketing certifications.
The government said it will further explore the use of artificial intelligence and large language models in tourism services to develop new smart tourism products and promote cross-sector integration under the “tourism+” strategy.
https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/new-law-allows-shared-rooms-and-sleeping-spaces-as-hotel-supply-nears-45000-rooms.html
jan26
Antigo New Century Hotel deverá reabrir com quartos de cinco e duas estrelas
O antigo hotel New Century, em Taipa, deverá reabrir com uma combinação de unidades de luxo e de categoria económica após obras de renovação iniciadas no ano passado. O projeto prevê dois regimes de licenciamento distintos no mesmo complexo, segundo a TDM
jan26
https://www.ggrasia.com/about-2700-cotai-hotel-rooms-built-in-2025-with-432-more-for-that-district-in-design-stage-govt?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=about-2700-cotai-hotel-rooms-built-in-2025-with-432-more-for-that-district-in-design-stage-govt
npv25
Fundada há 40 anos, a Associação de Hotéis de Macau testemunhou o rápido desenvolvimento do sector do turismo e como a indústria da hotelaria se tem adaptado aos desafios inerentes a tão céleres mudanças. Para a presidente, Jocelyn Wong, o futuro pode passar por uma maior colaboração com Hengqin, bem como por um maior foco nos mercados internacionais
out25
Redução dos custos de conversão de edifícios em hotéis pode levar a aumento da abertura de unidades com preços mais baixos
ago25
Os visitantes de Macau têm optado cada vez mais por alojamentos acessíveis, em detrimento dos hotéis de luxo. Na última década, esta categoria de alojamento mais económico foi a que maior quota de mercado conquistou. Ainda assim, os hotéis de cinco estrelas continuam a atrair mais de metade dos turistas da RAEM
https://jtm.com.mo/local/quota-de-mercado-de-alojamentos-de-baixo-custo-e-mais-cresce/
jun25
Macau must build more hotel rooms priced at MOP1,000 (US$125) or below to support the growth of non-gaming offerings, as the current shortfall in budget accommodation has exceeded 10,000 rooms, said Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Chairman Francis Lui Yiu Tung.
In a media interview earlier this week, he told Hong Kong outlets that nearby Hengqin could help alleviate the shortfall, but said more supportive policies and infrastructure upgrades are needed to make that a reality.
This echoes comments he made during the 2025 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia in May, where he cautioned that Macau risks losing its competitive edge as a global tourism and leisure hub if the accommodation gap persists.
“The biggest challenge in hosting more conventions, exhibitions, and concerts is the shortage of affordable business hotel rooms,” Lui was quoted as saying by Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao this week, referring to rooms priced at or below MOP1,000.
Citing industry estimates, he said that the city needs more than 10,000 additional rooms in the affordable and business categories.
“If every hotel room is overly large and luxurious, costing several thousand dollars a night, people simply won’t come,” he added.
According to the latest government data, Macau had 147 accommodation establishments as of April 2025, offering a total of 45,000 rooms, a 4.3 percent year-on-year decline. Meanwhile, the average rate across all hotel categories fell 4 percent year-on-year to MOP1,275 in April, the Macau Hotel Association said.
Win-win for Macau and Hengqin
Lui believes Hengqin, with its lower land prices and operating costs, is well-positioned to complement Macau’s tourism infrastructure.
“If Hengqin can add 7,000 hotel rooms, it will be a win-win for both sides,” he said. “Macau’s biggest asset is its 35 million visitors [last year]—some of that traffic can help support Hengqin’s business development while easing pressure on Macau’s hotel capacity.”
To make this happen, he said transport links between the two areas must be improved, and border crossing measures further relaxed.
In response to high vacancy rates, Hengqin authorities introduced a pilot scheme last year allowing vacant commercial and office buildings to be converted into hotels for an eight-year period. Speaking on the initiative, Lui suggested that the conversion window should be further relaxed to accelerate hotel supply.
https://www.macaubusiness.com/macau-needs-more-budget-hotel-rooms-to-drive-non-gaming-growth-francis-lui/
may25
Macau needs more hotel rooms to support non-gaming diversification of casino sector: Francis Lui
Macau must overcome its shortage of available hotel rooms in order to support the diversification of integrated resort businesses away from pure gaming operations. That is according to Francis Lui Yiu Tung, chairman of Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.
“As Macau shifts towards a more mass- and events-focused model, the question of hotel rooms must… be addressed, both in Macau and through greater integration with Hengqin,” Mr Lui said, referring to an island next door to Macau that is under mainland China’s jurisdiction.
He added: “By comparison, Las Vegas has over 155,000 hotel rooms supported by 42 million visitors. This is over three times that of Macau: nearly 44,000 rooms despite 35 million visitors last year.”
Mr Lui’s comments were made during the opening day of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2025 casino trade show and conference. The event began today (7 May) at the Venetian Macao casino resort, with the chairman of Galaxy Entertainment as a keynote speaker.
The chairman of Galaxy Entertainment warned that, “given that demand for accommodation will continue to outstrip supply in the years ahead, we must also come together as an industry to protect Macau’s premium positioning – not competing on prices, nor [compromising on] quality customer experience.”
He added: “If we fail to properly address the question of accommodation supply, Macau’s competitiveness as a non-gaming destination – not only regionally, but globally – could diminish.”
Mr Lui noted that economic diversification was “critical” for the long-term sustainability of not only Macau’s gaming industry, but also the city’s economy as a whole.
“However, economic diversification is not a new concept. In fact, it was an important element of our previous concession: in the early 2000s, as we were planning our resorts, we had already identified the mass market as a new growth engine for the industry, driven by the emerging middle class in Asia,” the Galaxy Entertainment boss said.
The city’s six casino operators initially pledged to commit collectively MOP108.7 billion (US$13.5 billion) to non-gaming investment as a condition of their 10-year gaming concessions, which began in January 2023.
Subsequently, that amount increased by 20 percent after Macau’s market-wide casino gross gaming revenue surpassed a predetermined threshold of MOP180 billion in full-year 2023.
In his keynote speech, the Galaxy Entertainment chairman also emphasised the importance of improving Macau’s regional and international connectivity to attract a broader range of visitors to the city.
“There’s no doubt that diversification has been – and will continue to be – the path to sustainable growth for the Macau gaming industry. Equally, we feel that gaming operators around the region could take reference from what we have achieved,” he concluded.
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