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DSEDJ appeals for making better preparation for the start of the new academic year

The new academic year is approaching. The DSEDJ calls on parents and students to prepare for school opening as soon as possible and pay close attention to the latest information about traffic, weather and epidemic prevention released by the SAR government.
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Package tours and hotel occupancy rate for July 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 115 hotel establishments offered accommodation services to the public in July 2022; number of available guest rooms went down by 10.9% year-on-year to 32,000. Data on hotel establishments designated for medical observation and self-health monitoring were excluded in the compilation of the results. The average occupancy rate of guest rooms in July dropped by 25.6 percentage points year-on-year to 38.1% owing to the lingering impacts of the coronavirus pandemic; the rate for 5-star hotels was 21.4%, a decrease of 42.2 percentage points year-on-year.
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Results of retail sales survey for 2nd quarter of 2022

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the value of retail sales decreased by 36.6% year-on-year to MOP13.14 billion in the second quarter of 2022, as local confirmed cases of coronavirus infection were reported in June. After removing the effect of price changes, the sales volume index dropped by 36.2% year-on-year.
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“Macao Week in Shandong•Qingdao” will commence in early September The glamorous roadshow draws travelers to Macao for National Day holiday
【DST】“Macao Week in Shandong•Qingdao” will commence in early September The glamorous roadshow draws travelers to Macao for National Day holiday
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MGTO unfolds Caravan Roadshow Series across Greater Bay Area First roadshow kicks off in Zhuhai today
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) kicked off the “Experience Macao, Unlimited” Caravan Roadshow Series across the Greater Bay Area in Zhuhai, the first stop of its grand tour. The first roadshow was unveiled at Aoyuan Plaza today (28 August), where a caravan is in the spotlight to attract Zhuhai residents for an impressive encounter with Macao’s elements of “tourism +” until tomorrow. The Roadshow Series represents part of the Office’s diverse efforts to bring travelers to Macao from the Greater Bay Area to propel tourism and economic recovery.
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Exhibition at the “Macao SME Pavilion” Is Nearly Two Times Oversubscribed The 27th MIF Facilitates SMEs’ Upgrading and Transformation through Various Measures
The exhibitor applications for the Macao SME Pavilion at the 27th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (27th MIF), which is organised by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), have been completed. The number of booths at the Pavilion has increased from 80 to 160 compared with the previous edition. 292 enterprises applied to exhibit at the pavilion, marking an oversubscription of nearly two times.
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CE raises four aspirations regarding amendment to Law on Safeguarding National Security
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, said that the amendment to the law is a significant event this year regarding the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government’s policy in terms of safeguarding national security. The matter was closely related to the long-term stability of the nation, and the sustainable prosperity and stability of Macao. The Chief Executive proposed four aspirations for all sectors regarding the amendment to the law.
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