Macau’s hotel industry recorded robust performance in July 2025, with occupancy rates climbing to 91 percent, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percentage points, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
The territory welcomed 1.28 million hotel guests during the month, representing 4 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The positive momentum reflects Macau’s continued recovery as one of the premier tourism destinations in the region.
Mainland Chinese visitors comprised the largest segment at 958,000 guests, up 3.9 percent year-on-year. International arrivals also demonstrated strong growth, rising 7.3 percent to 82,000 visitors, signaling renewed confidence in the region’s hospitality sector.
Luxury properties lead performance gains
Hotel performance varied across different categories, with luxury properties leading the charge. Five-star establishments achieved a 94.2 percent occupancy rate, climbing 2.3 percentage points from July 2024, while four-star hotels reached 86.4 percent occupancy, up 2.6 percentage points. Three-star properties experienced a slight decline, dropping 0.2 percentage points to 86.3 percent occupancy.
The territory’s accommodation capacity expanded modestly, with 147 hotel establishments operational by the end of July—three more than the previous year. Total available guest rooms increased by 1 percent to 45,000.
Mixed results across key markets
Hotel guests from several key markets showed notable increases. Thai guests surged 41.7 percent to 6,000, while American visitors rose 16.1 percent to 5,000. South Korean arrivals grew 5.5 percent to 25,000, though some markets experienced declines, including Japan, India, and Malaysia.
The seven-month performance through July showed sustained recovery, with average occupancy rates reaching 89.4 percent, up 4.7 percentage points year-on-year, demonstrating the sector’s resilience and Macau’s enduring appeal as a destination.
Package tour decline contrasts with overall growth
However, package tour arrivals presented a contrasting trend, falling 18.4 percent year-on-year to 145,000 visitors in July. This decline primarily stemmed from mainland Chinese package tourists, who decreased 24.1 percent to 124,000, as more travelers opted for independent visits under the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS) following enhanced travel facilitation measures.
