Macau eyes free transfers from Guangzhou airport to lure international tourists
abr26 M acau is exploring a new incentive to attract international visitors: covering transport costs for those flying into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and traveling on to the casino hub. The move aims to counter a decline in long-haul flight connectivity caused by geopolitical tensions. The proposal, unveiled on the opening day of the 14th Macau International Travel Industry Expo (MITE), aims to attract long-haul tourists amid a decline in direct flights to nearby Hong Kong. “We are considering covering transport costs for international guests arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, so they can travel to Macau after arrival,” Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said. Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, lies approximately 150 kilometres from Macau. Fernandes noted that the city already subsidizes transfers for international tourists landing at Hong Kong International Airport as part of a bro...