暑期访澳旅客768万人次 同比增长15.2%

Group 1 - The peak travel period for both tourists visiting Macau and local residents traveling is during July and August, with a total of 7.68 million visitors recorded in these months, averaging 123,000 daily and reaching a maximum of 195,000 on a single day [1] - The total number of entries and exits at Macau's ports during July and August reached 41.01 million, with an average of 661,000 daily and a peak of 832,000 on a single day, representing an increase of 8.5% compared to last year and 21.4% compared to the same period in 2019 [1] - As of August 24, the cumulative number of entries and exits in Macau for the year surpassed 150 million, achieving this milestone 23 days earlier than last year, with the Hengqin port seeing a significant increase of 33.5% year-on-year, totaling 18.99 million [1] Group 2 - In response to the increasing passenger flow at the ports, the Macau Security Police Bureau plans to enhance efficiency through technological measures, such as expanding the eligibility for iris recognition channels and self-service channels [2] - The bureau is collaborating with the Zhuhai Border Inspection Station and the Hong Kong Immigration Department to develop more convenient crossing measures, improve passenger flow forecasting, and strengthen emergency response capabilities [2] - These efforts aim to create a safe and convenient crossing environment, promoting personnel exchanges and supporting the integration of cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [2]