• About Us
  • The Team
  • Advertise with Us

The latest news on the gaming industry in Asia

() () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () ()
  • Home
  • Macau
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia
  • World
  • Industry Talk
  • Trends & Tech
  • iGaming
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • RSS Feed
    • LinkedIn

Golden Week room cancellations Cotai on Covid alert: trade

Sep 27, 2021 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  


Golden Week room cancellations Cotai on Covid alert: trade

Cancellations were seen over the weekend, of bookings for upcoming October Golden Week stays at Cotai casino resorts, said Macau Travel Industry Council president, Andy Wu Keng Kuong in Monday comments to GGRAsia, after confirmation of two new infection cases in Macau, involving the Covid-19 Delta variant.

Mainland China’s seven-day break starts on Friday (October 1), China’s National Day.

“The initial expectation for the October Golden Week was that the Cotai casino resorts might see an average occupancy rate at 80 percent to 90 percent. But that rate now might stand at just 50 percent to 60 percent, as many cancellations of bookings had happened throughout the weekend following Macau’s news of the new Covid-19 infection cases,” remarked Mr Wu.

Those estimates would likely see further changes – for the better or for the worse – depending on any updates on travel rules as might be announced by the authorities in Macau and in mainland China, Mr Wu added.

Prior to the newly-reported Covid-19 infection cases in Macau, Mr Wu had told GGRAsia he was hopeful the October Golden Week would bring many mainland visitors – particularly from Guangdong – to Macau. The travel trade representative also had remarked at the time that Cotai resorts were likely to be more appealing to mainland tourists than casino hotels and resorts on the Macau peninsula.

From 6am on September 26 (Sunday), people travelling to Zhuhai from Macau have been required by the Zhuhai authorities to undergo a 14-day compulsory quarantine. This rule is in force until at least Wednesday (September 29). The compulsory quarantine excludes people working either in the logistics industry, the funerals sector, or in medical services.

Mainland China is the only place to have a largely quarantine-free travel bubble with Macau, amid existing travel restrictions as countermeasures against Covid-19. Currently, all people travelling to Macau via a direct flight from the mainland, must hold a ‘negative’ test result for Covid-19 issued within seven days prior to their arrival.

But starting on Saturday (September 25), anyone wishing to leave Macau has been required to submit a certificate showing a ‘negative’ test result for Covid-19 that has been issued within 48 hours of departure, according to a Macau government directive.

“Even if Zhuhai is lifting the quarantine order by Wednesday, the impact of that travel restriction and Macau’s Covid-19 development has already greatly discouraged mainland visitors from coming here during the upcoming Golden Week,” Mr Wu remarked to us.

“Just as the experience we had in August, the travel restrictions enforced by the authorities here and on the mainland will likely take quite some time to be phased out gradually,” the travel trade council boss added.


  • tweet
Related articles
  • Macau diversification into non-gaming to remain slow: Fitch
    Macau diversification into non-gaming...

    Mar 24, 2023  

  • Casino op SJM 2024 EBITDA to hit US$510mln: Moody’s
    Casino op SJM 2024 EBITDA to hit...

    Mar 22, 2023  

More news
  • Kangwon Land slot brand Manila office eyes SE Asia sales
    Kangwon Land slot brand Manila office...

    Mar 28, 2023  

  • GEN Singapore’s Lim flags uneven recovery pace in 2023
    GEN Singapore’s Lim flags uneven...

    Mar 28, 2023  


Latest News

Kangwon Land slot brand Manila office eyes SE Asia sales

Kangwon Land slot brand Manila office eyes SE Asia sales

Mar 28, 2023  

Kangwon Land Inc, operator of the only South Korean casino permitted to serve local gamblers, recently opened a Manila, Philippines office for sales and promotion of its own-brand KL Saberi casino...
Read More
GEN Singapore’s Lim flags uneven recovery pace in 2023

GEN Singapore’s Lim flags uneven recovery pace in

Mar 28, 2023  

APE narrows annual loss as revenue up 38pct

APE narrows annual loss as revenue up 38pct

Mar 28, 2023  

Sign up to our FREE Newsletter

UB8V5.qr.16(Click here for more)

Pick of the Day

”The data and evidence on hand all point to the same conclusion: enough is enough. It is time to ban offshore gaming operations in the Philippines, once and for all”

Sherwin Gatchalian

Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the Senate of the Philippines



Most Popular

  • Melco’s Studio City has foreigner-only bet zone: checksMelco’s Studio City has foreigner-only bet zone: checks March 27, 2023
  • Raffles hotel checks complete at Galaxy Phase 3: MGTORaffles hotel checks complete at Galaxy Phase 3: MGTO March 27, 2023
  • Macau diversification into non-gaming to remain slow: FitchMacau diversification into non-gaming to remain slow: Fitch March 24, 2023
  • Philippine lawmaker wants POGOs shut within 3 monthsPhilippine lawmaker wants POGOs shut within 3 months March 27, 2023
  • Foreigners can use HK-Macau free ticket says tourism bossForeigners can use HK-Macau free ticket says tourism boss March 27, 2023
Copyright 2014-2023 TEAM Publishing and Consultancy Ltd / All rights reserved
  • Code of Ethics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us