In a move that has caught the attention of the hospitality and gaming world, the iconic gold bricks that once lined the lobby floor of the Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau have been removed and sold, generating a substantial windfall for the property’s owner.
Singapore Tourism Board has reported an all-time record US$18.8 billion in tourism receipts for the first nine months of 2025, underscoring Singapore’s powerful post-pandemic rebound and its positioning as Asia’s premier premium travel hub. The figure already surpasses full-year performances from previous peak years, highlighting strong recovery momentum across leisure, business, and high-value visitor segments.
MGM Resorts International has inadvertently revealed a robust performance for its Macau unit after briefly publishing unaudited 4Q25 financial figures, showing MGM China revenue rising 21.4% year-on-year to US$1.24 billion. While the disclosure was quickly removed, the figures have drawn industry attention, offering an early glimpse into how one of Macau’s leading concessionaires closed out the year amid a sustained tourism rebound and improving premium mass demand.
MGM Cotai has taken another strategic step in enhancing Macau’s non-gaming appeal with the official opening of its City Terminal, a facility that allows guests to complete airport check-in procedures directly within the resort.
As the 2026 Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday approaches, Macau’s tourism authorities are confidently anticipating one of the busiest travel periods in recent history — a strong signal of recovery and momentum for the city’s visitor economy.
Author: Janice Chew • Friday, 06/02/2026
