The 72nd Macau Grand Prix, set to take place from November 13th to 16th, is expected to draw around 500,000 visitors to the city, according to Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes.
She said the influx of visitors would not only boost local tourism but also drive travel to neighboring Hengqin and other parts of the Greater Bay Area.
Speaking to local media, Senna Fernandes noted that Macau had already seen strong visitor numbers during the ongoing 15th National Games, with daily arrivals averaging about 90,000 — in line with government forecasts.
In an interview last week, Senna Fernandes said hotel occupancy during the race period was expected to remain above 90 percent, similar to previous years. She also voiced confidence that Macau would achieve its 2025 target of 38 to 39 million visitor arrivals.
Meanwhile, Sports Bureau Acting President and Grand Prix Organizing Committee Coordinator Lei Si Leng confirmed that all preparations for the event have been completed. Lei said the ticket sales have been “very strong,” with nearly all tickets for the November 15th and 16th race days sold out, and only a limited number still available at the stands.
Tickets for the November 13th and 14th practice and qualifying sessions have also seen robust demand, with most expected to sell out before race day.
Lei added that enthusiasm for this year’s Grand Prix is particularly high, as the event coincides with the 15th National Games, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere across the city.
