China News Service, Macau, February 6. The Public Security Police Force of the Macau SAR Government introduced to the media on the 6th that during the Lunar New Year period (February 9 to 18), Macau is expected to have 5.5 million to 6 million entries and exits, with an average of 550,000 per day. to 600,000, which is the same as the same period in 2019 or a 3% increase. The peak period for entry and exit is expected to be on the third day of the Lunar New Year (February 12).
In order to better serve mainland tourists visiting Macao during the Spring Festival holiday, relevant departments of the Macao SAR have actively made work arrangements. According to the Public Security Police Force of the SAR Government, the bureau has formulated crowd control plans for all major ports, and will deploy internal staff to support frontline work at the ports, open additional inspection counters and maintain order to ensure smooth and orderly customs clearance. In addition, the police will deploy additional personnel to patrol popular tourist attractions and take crowd control measures when necessary.
Macau Customs stated that border inspection and customs work will be deployed according to corresponding plans, including canceling personnel vacations to cope with the peak inbound and outbound crowds and maintaining order at various ports; strengthening port customs inspections and coastal patrols to intercept any persons or goods. Entering Macau illegally; and focusing on monitoring and cracking down on the activities of "water travelers".
The Macao Government Tourism Office stated that it will actively strengthen coordination and communication with relevant government departments, institutions and the tourism industry, make every effort to receive tourists, ensure the quality of Macao’s tourism services, and hope to create a good experience for tourists visiting Macao.
In addition, the Consumer Council of the SAR Government has recently produced a new series of "Spend Tips for Traveling to Macao during the New Year" to extensively introduce to mainland tourists Macao's sound consumer rights protection mechanism and the quality mark of "Trustworthy Stores". The committee has set up special holiday services during the Chinese New Year. Residents and tourists in need can use the "Easy Consumer Protection" online platform to lodge complaints. (over)