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.
Melco Resorts’ iconic resident show, House of Dancing Water, has been awarded the Medal of Merit – Tourism by the Macao SAR Government, recognising its outstanding contribution to Macau’s tourism development and global cultural profile. The accolade highlights the show’s long-standing role as one of the city’s most recognisable non-gaming attractions and a cornerstone of Macau’s push toward diversified, high-quality tourism.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 05/02/2026
