Content Writer: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 25/11/2025 - 20:13:24 - PM
The event is slated to take place from 13 to 16 November 2025, and according to the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, the four-day event is expected to draw approximately 500,000 visitors to the city. This large influx of visitors is seen as a boost not only for tourism in Macau but also for the surrounding region, including spill-over into the broader Greater Bay Area.
Hotel occupancy during the race period is anticipated to remain high — above 90 % — consistent with previous years. The article notes that Macau had already experienced strong visitor numbers around the time of the ongoing 15th National Games of China, with daily arrivals averaging about 90,000, giving confidence in hitting the target.
From the event-planning perspective, the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee (MGPOC) confirmed that preparations are complete, and ticket sales have been very strong — with the major race days (15-16 Nov) nearly sold out. This suggests robust demand and heightened excitement around the 72nd edition of the Grand Prix.
On a broader level, this anticipated visitor surge ties into Macau’s target of reaching 38–39 million visitor arrivals in 2025. For a city whose economy relies significantly on tourism (including gaming and non-gaming sectors), such major events serve as important catalysts for revenue, hotel occupancy, retail, dining and ancillary services.
However, while the numbers are optimistic, challenges remain. Attracting visitors is one thing; converting them into high value-spending tourists is another. Macau — like many tourism-reliant places — will need to ensure the infrastructure, hospitality services, and ancillary entertainment offerings match the scale of the event. Also, given global competition for major events and visitor attention, sustaining momentum after the event is key.
