Macau’s integrated resort and hotels sector is bracing for a significant influx of tourists during the upcoming Mid-Autumn and National Day Golden Week, with booking data indicating that demand has already pushed many properties to full capacity.
This surge signals a robust outlook for both the city’s tourism and gaming revenue, with analysts forecasting a record-breaking month.
According to major booking platforms, at least eight major casino-hotel properties, including those operated by Las Vegas Sands, SJM Holdings, MGM China, Wynn Macau, and Galaxy Entertainment Group, are already sold out for the first three days of the holiday period, which begins on October 1st.
Room rates for the peak first night have soared, starting at approximately MOP 2,000 (US$248), reflecting the intense demand. While limited availability remains at some larger resorts like Sands China’s Venetian and Parisian, city-wide occupancy is anticipated to climb above 90%.
Industry executives have expressed strong optimism, with booking rates at some properties already hitting 70-80% well in advance.
Although average room rates are reportedly slightly lower than the previous year, the anticipated high volume of visitors is expected to more than compensate for this adjustment. This influx is projected to have a direct positive impact on the gaming floors.
Financial analysts at Morgan Stanley have projected that the gross gaming revenue (GGR) of the hotels in Macau for October could reach between MOP 22 billion and MOP 23 billion.
This would translate to a daily average of around MOP 730 million, potentially making October the strongest month of 2025 for the gaming enclave.
The positive forecast is attributed to resilient spending from the premium mass market segment and favorable consumer sentiment boosted by recent gains in equity markets. Tourism authorities are expecting around 1.2 million visitor arrivals during the eight-day holiday.
