Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will begin a study on the feasibility of “family hostel” and gather opinions from citizens in Macau. The study includes an opinion poll as well as an analysis of relevant cases and laws in and beyond the region.

Starting today (10 June) until 10 July, MGTO is carrying out an opinion poll to understand more about citizens’ stance towards the idea of “family hostel”. The poll comprises online questionnaires and street surveys conducted concurrently. Citizens can visit MGTO’s website: http://industry.macautourism.gov.mo and complete the questionnaire (in Chinese/Portuguese) online during the aforementioned period. The content of the online questionnaire includes ways of establishment, conditions, feasibility, districts and influence of family hostel as well as complementary opinions and suggestions from citizens, etc.

Street surveys will cover Macau Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane, with staff interviewing citizens in various neighborhoods. After collecting public opinions, the Office will elaborate the details to the society. Local citizens are welcome to participate in the opinion poll and voice their perspectives actively.

As part of the study, MGTO will also analyze relevant cases and laws within and beyond the region. Upon completion of the feasibility study, the Office will write a report which will serve as reference when Macau Special Administrative Region Government might formulate related policies in the future.