Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has announced that Mainland China tours can resume and eVisas will once again be issued as the island nation’s government looks to kickstart an economic recovery which will be mainly fueled by gambling tourism.
Macau Announces Chinese Tour Groups Can Return in Major Boost for Gambling Industry and the forced closure of Macau’s casinos and hotels. The issuing of eVisas was also suspended since the first Covid-related restrictions came into force in 2020.Speaking at the announcement of the easing of restrictions, the Chief Executive said:
Macau Announces Chinese Tour Groups Can Return in Major Boost for Gambling Industry Macau Announces Chinese Tour Groups Can Return in Major Boost for Gambling Industry“For the people of Macau, the economy has been greatly affected after the epidemic and Macau is facing a very difficult time.”
Macau has already reopened gateways for 41 countries. The eVisa system will also reopen for each of these gateways.
Macau Announces Chinese Tour Groups Can Return in Major Boost for Gambling Industry for the six available gambling licenses. A decision is expected on each application by the end of the year.
Jenny Tang
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