Destination of growth for outbound tourism
3 months ago

Destination of growth for outbound tourism

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy getting wet during the Songkran water-splashing festival in Thailand. Between Jan 1 and Aug 17, more than 4.53 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand, solidifying China's position as the country's largest source of tourism, according to Thai authorities. This trend is supported by multiple factors, such as the bilateral visa-free policy and the stable demand for travel, and should help achieve the country's goal of receiving 7.3 million Chinese travelers this year. Fiji also plans to deepen partnerships with Chinese travel agents, and develop tailored travel packages for Chinese visitors, especially after the Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's visit to China in August. "We will organize road shows in major cities in November to promote Fiji's tourism offerings," says Brent Hill, CEO of Tourism Fiji, adding that the country's tourism authority will also work with Fiji Airways to enhance connectivity with China.

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Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data from the UN World Tourism Organization. Access matters A key driver …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data from the UN World Tourism Organization. Access matters A key driver …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

By [email protected] | Wang Mingjie in London | Updated: 2024-11-07 19:03 Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data …

Pacific Island nations hope to lure China's tourists with a promise of 'purity' as travellers return to the skies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pacific Island nations hope to lure China's tourists with a promise of 'purity' as travellers return to the skies

ABC  

At his hotel in Palau, Pai Lee has long hosted tourists on their way to the country's jellyfish lake and white sand beaches. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs website warns citizens of an increased number of security incidents in Palau, saying "cases involving the personal safety of Chinese tourists and tourism disputes have occurred from time to time". "Misrepresenting China's …

China, Fiji agree to strengthen cooperation
4 months ago

China, Fiji agree to strengthen cooperation

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 20, 2024. Noting that Fiji was the first Pacific island nation to establish diplomatic relations with China and that next year will mark the 50th …

A win-win relationship that shows country size, population don't matter
4 months ago

A win-win relationship that shows country size, population don't matter

China Daily  

The talks between Premier Li Qiang and visiting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Sunday afternoon and the signing of multiple agreements on bilateral cooperation in fields such as trade and infrastructure construction are expected to raise the partnership between China and the Pacific island country to a new level. Fiji was the first Pacific island country to establish diplomatic …

Fiji prime minister to begin 10-day China visit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiji prime minister to begin 10-day China visit

China Daily  

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will pay a 10-day official visit to China starting from Monday, the first of its kind since taking the office in 2022. China has received several leaders of Pacific Island countries this year and Prime Minister Rabuka is yet another Pacific Island country …

Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge

China Daily  

A tourism promotion website by Thai tourism authorities. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has increased by 30 percent year-on-year, major Chinese travel agency Trip.com Group reported on March 1. Since Thailand announced the policy last year, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has undergone a rapid increase, especially during the New Year and Spring Festival periods. At …

Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge

China Daily  

A tourism promotion website by Thai tourism authorities. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has increased by 30 percent year-on-year, major Chinese travel agency Trip.com Group reported on March 1. Since Thailand announced the policy last year, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has undergone a rapid increase, especially during the New Year and Spring Festival periods. At …

Island nations bank on waves of Chinese visitors
10 months, 1 week ago

Island nations bank on waves of Chinese visitors

China Daily  

Chinese tourists arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka, on March 1. Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Fiji and some Pacific Island nations with either new or long-existing favorable visa policies for Chinese citizens, are hoping to cash in on the big-spending tourists. Stunning beach resorts combined with attractions including ancient ruins and wildlife safaris have lured visitors to Sri …

Island nations bank on waves of Chinese visitors
10 months, 1 week ago

Island nations bank on waves of Chinese visitors

China Daily  

Chinese tourists arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka, on March 1. Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Fiji and some Pacific Island nations with either new or long-existing favorable visa policies for Chinese citizens, are hoping to cash in on the big-spending tourists. Stunning beach resorts combined with attractions including ancient ruins and wildlife safaris have lured visitors to Sri …

Countries embrace returning Chinese travelers for Lunar New Year and beyond
10 months, 1 week ago

Countries embrace returning Chinese travelers for Lunar New Year and beyond

China Daily  

A Chinese tourist poses for photos in a street in Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 4, 2024. Singapore, which also signed a visa-free agreement with China last month, experienced a recovery in its tourism sector last year, with the Chinese mainland topping its tourist spending chart. "We are creating a comprehensive tourism product that will move all Chinese visitors," said Dimitris Fragakis, …

Countries embrace returning Chinese travelers for Lunar New Year and beyond
10 months, 1 week ago

Countries embrace returning Chinese travelers for Lunar New Year and beyond

China Daily  

Chinese tourists visit the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Feb. 8, 2024. It is our first time here, and we are enjoying it," said Wang Shupeng, a 40-year-old father of twin daughters from Beijing, who chose the East African country for his family Lunar New Year trip. Families such as the Wangs and Lis are symbolic of …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Fijian student really treasures China's realities
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

China Daily  

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows Katriena Wong at the construction site of Nausori Plaza in Nausori, Fiji. "The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different from what the Western media had been portraying for years," says Wong, who'd previously studied in China. Most of what she'd heard about China beforehand came from mainstream …

Fijian student really treasures China's realities
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

China Daily  

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows Katriena Wong at the construction site of Nausori Plaza in Nausori, Fiji. "The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different from what the Western media had been portraying for years," says Wong, who'd previously studied in China. Most of what she'd heard about China beforehand came from mainstream …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors

China Daily  

By YANG WANLI in Bangkok| China Daily| Updated :2024-01-04 Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists starting on March 1, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting in Bangkok. After negotiations with related Chinese authorities, the Thai government has now opted to adopt a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese tourists starting on March …

Why are fewer Chinese tourists visiting Thailand?
1 year ago

Why are fewer Chinese tourists visiting Thailand?

Hindustan Times  

Thailand's tourism bureau estimates nearly 1.5 million fewer visitors from China in 2023 than had originally been expected at the beginning of the year. There are fewer Chinese tourists in Bangkok's Chinatown this year Changing trends in Chinese tourism Vincent Zhuang, a journalist from China and former editor at the Robb Report, a luxury-lifestyle magazine, said Chinese travel trends are …

Chinese companies help Thailand to boost tourism
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese companies help Thailand to boost tourism

China Daily  

Srettha Thavisin, prime minister of Thailand, delivers a speech at the signing ceremony in Beijing. The Tourism Authority of Thailand signed a strategic cooperation letter of intent with eight leading Chinese companies in Beijing on Thursday: Ant Group, Trip.com Group, Huawei, iQIYI, JegoTrip, Meituan and Spring Airlines. The goal is to further meet the diverse needs of Chinese tourists, rebuild …

Chinese companies help Thailand to boost tourism
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese companies help Thailand to boost tourism

China Daily  

Srettha Thavisin, prime minister of Thailand, delivers a speech at the signing ceremony in Beijing. The Tourism Authority of Thailand signed a strategic cooperation letter of intent with eight leading Chinese companies in Beijing on Thursday: Ant Group, Trip.com Group, Huawei, iQIYI, JegoTrip, Meituan and Spring Airlines. The goal is to further meet the diverse needs of Chinese tourists, rebuild …

Vietnam emerging as Southeast Asia's new tourist hot spot
1 year, 5 months ago

Vietnam emerging as Southeast Asia's new tourist hot spot

Hindustan Times  

Vietnam has fast become one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia, as tourists enjoy the county's diverse landscapes, beaches, mountainous rice terraces and bustling cities. "Having many online communication channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or promotion channels on Google or other networking channels is also the fastest way to promote Vietnam's image to the world," he said. …

Thailand recieves 1 mln Chinese tourists
1 year, 6 months ago

Thailand recieves 1 mln Chinese tourists

China Daily  

Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand hit one million in mid-May, on course to meet the country's whole-year target on the Chinese market of five million, an official from Thailand's tourism body said Wednesday. The return of Chinese tourists is a boon for the country amid headwinds to recovery from the pandemic, Chuwit Sirivejkul, regional director for East Asia of the …

Thailand recieves 1 mln Chinese tourists
1 year, 6 months ago

Thailand recieves 1 mln Chinese tourists

China Daily  

Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand hit one million in mid-May, on course to meet the country's whole-year target on the Chinese market of five million, an official from Thailand's tourism body said Wednesday. The return of Chinese tourists is a boon for the country amid headwinds to recovery from the pandemic, Chuwit Sirivejkul, regional director for East Asia of the …

Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited
1 year, 7 months ago

Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited

Hindustan Times  

Thailand hasn’t been spared the political uncertainty that usually comes with elections, yet foreign tourists returning by the millions this year are counted on to help shield Southeast Asia’s second—largest economy. Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited The influx of visitors — totaling 6.5 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared with 498,000 a …

Thailand says Chinese tourists on track to reach pre-Covid level, to hit 1 million a month each
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand says Chinese tourists on track to reach pre-Covid level, to hit 1 million a month each

Hindustan Times  

Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand are on course to hit 1 million a month each from October, a level last seen before the pandemic, as travel is expected to gather momentum during the winter and long national holidays. Thailand says Chinese tourists on track to reach pre-Covid level, to hit 1 million a month each Advanced hotel bookings and requests …

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country
1 year, 9 months ago

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country

China Daily  

Chiang Mai, Thailand, is known for picturesque view. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports, hopes that with the efforts of both parties, the country's high-quality tourism products will be promoted intensively in China. The Tourism Authority of Thailand and CTG Travel Services Corp Ltd recently signed a letter of intent to deepen strategic cooperation in the tourism industry …

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country
1 year, 9 months ago

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country

China Daily  

Chiang Mai, Thailand, is known for picturesque view. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports, hopes that with the efforts of both parties, the country's high-quality tourism products will be promoted intensively in China. The Tourism Authority of Thailand and CTG Travel Services Corp Ltd recently signed a letter of intent to deepen strategic cooperation in the tourism industry …

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country
1 year, 9 months ago

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country

China Daily  

Thailand's tourism authority and Beijing-based CTG Travel sign a letter of intent on Feb 22. To enrich their travel experience, the tourism bureau has now prepared about 200 community activities to guide visitors to Thailand to enjoy local life and the Thai culture. "The Thai government attaches great importance to the travel experience of Chinese visitors, in which visa applications …

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country
1 year, 9 months ago

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country

China Daily  

Chiang Mai, Thailand, is known for picturesque view. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports, hopes that with the efforts of both parties, the country's high-quality tourism products will be promoted intensively in China. The Tourism Authority of Thailand and CTG Travel Services Corp Ltd recently signed a letter of intent to deepen strategic cooperation in the tourism industry …

This country beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15 million foreign arrivals
1 year, 10 months ago

This country beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15 million foreign arrivals

Live Mint  

The Thailand tourism data showed on Tuesday that it saw 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022. As per Ministry of Tourism and Sports data, The number topped the government’s forecast of 10 million foreign visitors, boosted by increased arrivals in the second half of the year. It’s just over a quarter of the 40 million international arrivals recorded in 2019, …

Chinese yearning for overseas trips in 2023, report shows
1 year, 11 months ago

Chinese yearning for overseas trips in 2023, report shows

China Daily  

A recent report by tourism website Qyer unveiled that most Chinese visitors have a plan to travel overseas within a year, as the country's adjusted COVID-19 response has lifted restrictions on overseas trips. It revealed that Chinese travelers are yearning for overseas trips — 75.4 percent of the subjects paid attention to outbound tourism content while they were browsing travel …

Chinese yearning for overseas trips in 2023, report shows
1 year, 11 months ago

Chinese yearning for overseas trips in 2023, report shows

China Daily  

A recent report by tourism website Qyer unveiled that most Chinese visitors have a plan to travel overseas within a year, as the country's adjusted COVID-19 response has lifted restrictions on overseas trips. It revealed that Chinese travelers are yearning for overseas trips — 75.4 percent of the subjects paid attention to outbound tourism content while they were browsing travel …

Tourists eager to spread their wings again
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourists eager to spread their wings again

China Daily  

An Air China passenger plane stands at Frankfurt Airport, Germany, after arriving from Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Jan 5. According to the Annual Report on China's Outbound Tourism Development recently released by the China Tourism Academy, the nation's outbound tourism took a hit from 2020 to last year, with 400 million trips lost. Feng Rao, head of a research institute …

Tourists eager to spread their wings again
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourists eager to spread their wings again

China Daily  

Aline of passport applicants forms at the Beijing Public Security Bureau immigration service hall on Jan 9. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Market on course for recovery as COVID-19 restrictions lifted Lin Mao, who works for a private outbound tourism agency in Beijing, decided to take a look at WeChat Moments on his phone just before going to bed on Dec 26. …

Tourists eager to spread their wings again
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourists eager to spread their wings again

China Daily  

Travelers from China arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan 6. In Singapore, Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale, general manager of the luxury resort hotel Sofitel Sentosa Resort & Spa, said it has created Lunar New Year deals aimed at Chinese visitors, including a hotpot buffet and romantic packages for couples. Industry players said that with the relaunch of outbound travel, …

Tourists eager to spread their wings again
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourists eager to spread their wings again

China Daily  

Aline of passport applicants forms at the Beijing Public Security Bureau immigration service hall on Jan 9. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Market on course for recovery as COVID-19 restrictions lifted Lin Mao, who works for a private outbound tourism agency in Beijing, decided to take a look at WeChat Moments on his phone just before going to bed on Dec 26. …

Tourists eager to spread their wings again
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourists eager to spread their wings again

China Daily  

Aline of passport applicants forms at the Beijing Public Security Bureau immigration service hall on Jan 9. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Market on course for recovery as COVID-19 restrictions lifted Lin Mao, who works for a private outbound tourism agency in Beijing, decided to take a look at WeChat Moments on his phone just before going to bed on Dec 26. …

Tourists eager to spread their wings again
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourists eager to spread their wings again

China Daily  

Aline of passport applicants forms at the Beijing Public Security Bureau immigration service hall on Jan 9. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Market on course for recovery as COVID-19 restrictions lifted Lin Mao, who works for a private outbound tourism agency in Beijing, decided to take a look at WeChat Moments on his phone just before going to bed on Dec 26. …

Tourists eager to spread their wings again
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourists eager to spread their wings again

China Daily  

Travelers from China arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan 6. In Singapore, Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale, general manager of the luxury resort hotel Sofitel Sentosa Resort & Spa, said it has created Lunar New Year deals aimed at Chinese visitors, including a hotpot buffet and romantic packages for couples. Industry players said that with the relaunch of outbound travel, …

Indonesia ready to welcome Chinese tourists with 'red carpet'
1 year, 11 months ago

Indonesia ready to welcome Chinese tourists with 'red carpet'

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2023-01-10 11:11 Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said on Monday that the Southeast Asian country is ready to welcome Chinese tourists following China's optimized COVID-19 strategy. "We are ready to welcome Chinese tourists with a red carpet," Uno said at a weekly news briefing in the country's capital Jakarta. However, since the outbreak …

Thailand gears up for the return of Chinese travelers
1 year, 11 months ago

Thailand gears up for the return of Chinese travelers

China Daily  

BANGKOK — There's a dearth of foreign visitors at Jim Thompson Farm, a reopening getaway tourist spot three hours' drive away from Bangkok, despite the weather cooling and festive bells tolling. Just bring your friends here to experience a farm tour," says Nui, a vendor selling coffee at the farm who has been so excited since hearing someone speak in …

Thailand gears up for the return of Chinese travelers
1 year, 11 months ago

Thailand gears up for the return of Chinese travelers

China Daily  

BANGKOK — There's a dearth of foreign visitors at Jim Thompson Farm, a reopening getaway tourist spot three hours' drive away from Bangkok, despite the weather cooling and festive bells tolling. Just bring your friends here to experience a farm tour," says Nui, a vendor selling coffee at the farm who has been so excited since hearing someone speak in …

Fiji in, Hong Kong out: Asian tourism seen struggling until 2024
2 years, 8 months ago

Fiji in, Hong Kong out: Asian tourism seen struggling until 2024

Al Jazeera  

Fiji, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Maldives top index of destinations best placed to revive pandemic-battered tourism. Fiji, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Maldives are in the strongest position to revive their pandemic-battered tourism industries among Asia Pacific destinations, while Hong Kong has the worst prospects due to its restrictive border policies, a new report says. “A combination of broader and more …

Thai association proposes China travel-bubble plan
4 years, 1 month ago

Thai association proposes China travel-bubble plan

China Daily  

Visitors pose for pictures at a flower farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. BANGKOK-The Association of Thai Travel Agents on Thursday submitted an open letter to Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry requesting Chinese tourists be allowed to enter the country by January under the travel-bubble program. If Thailand can successfully establish a travel-bubble plan with China, the association estimates that the country …

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