The changes that have been brought about by the growth of tourism in the country

As compared to the past, Macau was once a place known just for its legalised gambling and cheap street foods. However, due to the development of tourism, the city has changed gradually. It attracts even more tourists than before and this helps to both improve the city's economy and the standard of living conditions of the residents at Macau.

Economic and Technological Impacts

As years pass, additional attractions are added, better infrastructure being built and better service quality is provided. High-rises are constructed as offices for certain companies, some others used as shopping centres. And in order to accommodate the increasing number of tourists entering Macau, Macau built a new airport.

This is all due to both globalisation and growth of tourism. It is because of globalisation that is why is helps to grow tourism in the city and on the other way round, because of the growth of tourism that is why globalisation occurs. Its vice-visa. One of the reason why tourism benefits from globalisation is that, globalisation provides convenience to people like the tourists. They could visit their favourite cafe that they used to go when they are at home, (Starbucks) and they could also access the internet to contact their family and friends at home since they are away. This helps to encourage tourists to visit the city.

Socio-Cultural Impacts

Although Macau has developed into a globalised city, tourists who visit Macau in search of heritage will not be disappointed. Historic buildings are conserved and still in everyday use and traditional customs are alive and well. Some of the historic buildings include the churches and temples which are still busy and well maintained.

Most of the tourists visiting Macau are from Hong Kong. The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has been trying to concentrate on attracting tourists from a few markets rather than trying to attract people from all over the world. This would include Hong Kong and other 3-4 regional markets. Attracting a smaller and specific group or people would increase the chance of more stayover visits too.

Environmental Impacts

The residents of Macau became more aware of their cleanliness of the city. They do not want the tourists to have a bad impression of the place as a dirty city of lazy unhygienic people.

Legal Impacts

Due to the increase of tourists arrival, MGTO has set up stricter regulations to restaurants, bars and nightclubs in order to sustain its tourism industry.

Some regulation includes:
- Customers area must be separated from operation area.
- Toilets must be separated according to genders.
- Premier restaurants which can hold a capacity up to 200 pax should provide handicapped toilets.
- Kitchens must install air-extracting ventilators.

All these not only benefits the tourists but also the residents.