Hotel employment in Macau experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, with full-time positions increasing by 7.2 percent year-on-year, according to the latest official data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
The number of full-time employees in the hotel sector reached 60,482, representing an increase of 4,068 positions compared to the same period in 2024. This substantial growth reflects the continued recovery and expansion of Macau’s hospitality industry.
However, wage growth did not mirror employment gains. Average earnings for full-time hotel employees, excluding irregular remuneration, totaled MOP20,090 ($2,505) in March 2025, declining by 1.9 percent from the previous year.
The job vacancy rate in hotels stood at 1.4 percent at the end of the first quarter, down 1.1 percentage points year-on-year. Total job vacancies numbered 839 across the hotel sector. Employee turnover rates also improved, dropping to 3 percent, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points compared to 2024, indicating greater workforce stability.
Language requirements continue to shape hiring patterns in the sector. The survey revealed that 86.1 percent of hotel vacancies required knowledge of Mandarin, reflecting the predominance of mainland Chinese visitors to Macau’s tourism market.
