From sleepy fishing villages to glittering casinos and UNESCO heritage sites, Macao has leveled up big time since its return to China 25 years ago. Pansy Ho, boss-lady at Shun Tak Group (and daughter of casino legend Stanley Ho), dropped some truth bombs about the region’s glow-up: “We’ve gone from colonial backwater to Asia’s ultimate playground – and it’s all thanks to teamwork with Beijing.” 🚀
Speaking at a biz conference, Ho called Macao’s transformation “the ultimate glow-up story” fueled by the One Country, Two Systems framework. Think: preserving Portuguese-style pastel buildings 🏛️ while building next-gen resorts that make Vegas look basic. The secret sauce? Mega support from the central government + Macao’s strategic role as China’s cultural bridge to Portuguese-speaking countries.
Tourism numbers don’t lie – over 30 million visitors hit Macao last year! The SAR’s now banking on tech upgrades 🖥️ and sustainable tourism to keep its crown as Asia’s 24/7 destination. As Ho puts it: “Macao’s like that friend who nails their LinkedIn makeover – except we did it for 25 million annual guests.” 💼✨
