Inbound tourism boost is new destination
1 year, 1 month ago

Inbound tourism boost is new destination

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Tourism players express their intention to enhance the entire inbound tourism experience at the Global Travel Agents Conference in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Nov 17. Trip.com Group joined hands with Ant Group and several other travel agencies including Our Tour and launched an inbound tourism proposal at the Global Travel Agents Conference in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Nov 17. They hope to enhance the entire inbound tourism experience by focusing on aspects such as service portals, mobile payments with overseas cards, overseas promotion of domestic destinations, and group-tour quality. Our Tour advocates increasing the marketing and promotion efforts for Chinese destinations, optimizing inbound tourism products and routes, and strengthening multilingual communication and tour guide team development.

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Global travel partnership summit to boost inbound tourism
3 days, 19 hours ago

Global travel partnership summit to boost inbound tourism

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Trip.com Group's co-founder and chairman Liang Jianzhang speaks at the summit, saying that safety, cleanliness, a long history, friendly people, and delicious food are among the most frequently mentioned aspects of China by foreign tourists. At its Global Partner Summit, the co-founder and chairman of travel agency Trip.com Group Liang Jianzhang announced the results of a survey which reveals that …

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
4 days, 19 hours ago

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

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Inbound travelers visit a gift shop at a mountain scenic spot in Quanzhou, Fujian province. China will continue to facilitate cross-border travel, welcoming people from all countries to visit and experience its diverse charm and share in its development dividends, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in November. "If a guest really likes China, they will surely prefer to stay …

Growth is tourism industry's destination
1 month, 1 week ago

Growth is tourism industry's destination

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Foreign tourists stroll along Hejie Street in Changde, Hunan province, to savor the fascinating culture. CHEN SIHAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Istvan Ujhelyi, head of the EU-China One Belt One Road Culture, Tourism, Education and Economic Development Committee, emphasizes that everyone involved in tourism, such as policymakers and corporations, should realize that it's a global industry. Data also showed that by the …

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

Chinese tourists return to global markets

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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

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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

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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 …

Tourism flourishes in Jinchengjiang, Hechi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tourism flourishes in Jinchengjiang, Hechi

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Jinchengjiang district of Hechi city in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been making significant strides in the tourism industry by focusing on project development, cultural activities, and seizing opportunities presented by high-speed rail connections. "Currently, the average daily visitor count in the scenic areas remains around 300, while during peak holiday periods, the daily visitor reception can exceed 2,500," said …

US travel agents explore tourism opportunities
2 months, 1 week ago

US travel agents explore tourism opportunities

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A Chinese tour guide shows around travel agents from the US. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA "We are designing cruise tours of over 10 days to Asia, which connect countries including China, Japan and the Republic of Korea," he says, adding that tourists can stay in each country for a few days and experience different cultures. China Tourism Group Travel Service employee Bo …

Outbound, inbound travel bookings hit record high during National Day holiday: report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Outbound, inbound travel bookings hit record high during National Day holiday: report

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BEIJING - The daily bookings for outbound and inbound travel on the platform of Ctrip, a leading Chinese online travel agency, have reached a record high during the National Day holiday, the company said on Monday. The proportion of family travel in the outbound travel market increased from 34 percent to 37 percent, and the average spending on parent-child trips …

Rapid growth seen in inbound tourism
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rapid growth seen in inbound tourism

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Passengers crowd Nanjing Railway Station in Jiangsu province, on Monday. SU YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Thanks to intensified international exchanges and optimized policies, China has seen a rapid growth in inbound tourism this year, with the number of foreign visitors in the first nine months expected to reach 95 million — a 55.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data released …

Nation's evolving outbound tourism market
3 months ago

Nation's evolving outbound tourism market

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Chinese tourists prepare to board a boat for their trip from Serangan Island to Lombok Island in Denpasar, on Indonesia resort island of Bali, Jan 25, 2023. This highlights a broader trend within China's rapidly growing trade in services sector, particularly in areas like tourism and cultural experiences. The rapid growth of China's travel services sector, driven by rising disposable …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Tourists gather at Zhurong Peak on Mount Heng to admire the breathtaking winter scenery. Support has been provided for Changsha and Zhangjiajie to make good use of the 72-hour and the 144-hour transit visa-free policy, while the recovery and expansion of international flight routes has dramatically influenced development of Hunan's inbound tourism. In February, Changsha conducted an eight-day …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes like those from a fairy tale. At the ongoing third Hunan Tourism Development Conference held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, provincial officials hailed inbound tourism as a driving force for the local economy and pledged to spare no effort in promoting Hunan's rich cultural …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes like those from a fairy tale. At the ongoing third Hunan Tourism Development Conference held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, provincial officials hailed inbound tourism as a driving force for the local economy and pledged to spare no effort in promoting Hunan's rich cultural …

Inbound travel set to continue recovery trend
3 months, 1 week ago

Inbound travel set to continue recovery trend

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Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. The results were due to factors including the optimized visa policy, the addition of international flights and China's positive tourism image in the world, the China Tourism Academy said in a report released on Tuesday. We've Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy, …

Chinese hotel chains expand overseas operations
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese hotel chains expand overseas operations

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A Chinese tourist takes a selfie at the observation deck of Sparrow Hills in Moscow on July 15. "The hotel will offer the same high-quality products and services as in China, ensuring that travelers can experience the same familiar living environment overseas," said Zhou Qunxia, brand manager of Elong Hotel, which has more than 4,000 operations across the country and …

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge

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China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion of the 'visa-free circle' and the accelerated implementation of various policies, we anticipate …

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge

China Daily  

China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion of the 'visa-free circle' and the accelerated implementation of various policies, we anticipate …

Nation's inbound tourism sees robust growth in first half of 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's inbound tourism sees robust growth in first half of 2024

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Foreign tourists browse local handicrafts in Longsheng, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in July. China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion …

China sees major rebounds in outbound, inbound tourism
6 months, 1 week ago

China sees major rebounds in outbound, inbound tourism

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Teams compete in a dragon boat race on Dongjiang Lake in Zixing, Hunan province, on June 8. XI'AN - Fu Jing, a 27-year-old office worker from Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, spent the three-day Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Seoul, the Republic of Korea. China's central and local governments have announced policy packages targeting major hindrances for foreign tourists, ranging …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

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Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. In mid-May, it announced a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tour groups aboard cruise ships via all the country's cruise ship ports. Foreign tour groups comprising two or more individuals and organized or received by domestic travel agencies can also enter the country …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

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Foreign tourists dressed in hanfu, the traditional attire of the Han ethnic group, visit the Palace Museum in Beijing in March. Inbound traveler payment demonstration sites have been established at the Beijing Capital International Airport and the Beijing Daxing International Airport, Wei said. The positive measures have helped Beijing receive 790,000 inbound tourists from January to April, a year-on-year increase …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

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Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. In mid-May, it announced a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tour groups aboard cruise ships via all the country's cruise ship ports. Foreign tour groups comprising two or more individuals and organized or received by domestic travel agencies can also enter the country …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Foreign tourists dressed in hanfu, the traditional attire of the Han ethnic group, visit the Palace Museum in Beijing in March. Inbound traveler payment demonstration sites have been established at the Beijing Capital International Airport and the Beijing Daxing International Airport, Wei said. The positive measures have helped Beijing receive 790,000 inbound tourists from January to April, a year-on-year increase …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
7 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

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So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
7 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
7 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

A destination to remember
7 months, 1 week ago

A destination to remember

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Tourists pose for photos at the No 1 Terracotta Warriors pit at the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The total number of visas issued to foreigners reached 466,000, an increase of 118.8 percent year-on-year, while the number of visa-free foreign visitors entering the country reached 1.99 million, a year-on-year increase of 266.1 percent, the administration reports. …

A destination to remember
7 months, 1 week ago

A destination to remember

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Tourists pose for photos at the No 1 Terracotta Warriors pit at the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The total number of visas issued to foreigners reached 466,000, an increase of 118.8 percent year-on-year, while the number of visa-free foreign visitors entering the country reached 1.99 million, a year-on-year increase of 266.1 percent, the administration reports. …

Outbound travel boom mirrors China's consumption vibrancy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Outbound travel boom mirrors China's consumption vibrancy

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Tourists visit the Merlion Park in Singapore on Dec 21, 2023. Bookings for travel services from Chinese tourists during the five-day holiday from May 1 to 5 saw nearly 100 percent growth on the basis of a rapid rebound last year, according to a report from Fliggy, one of the country's leading travel platforms. As China's economic outlook remains positive …

Shandong unveils measures to boost inbound tourism
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shandong unveils measures to boost inbound tourism

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A signing ceremony is held at the 2024 Shandong International Travel Operators Conference. In an effort to boost market confidence and promote the development of inbound tourism, Shandong province unveiled a comprehensive set of policies and measures on April 25, according to guidelines released by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism at the 2024 Shandong International Travel Operators …

Shandong unveils measures to boost inbound tourism
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shandong unveils measures to boost inbound tourism

China Daily  

A signing ceremony is held at the 2024 Shandong International Travel Operators Conference. In an effort to boost market confidence and promote the development of inbound tourism, Shandong province unveiled a comprehensive set of policies and measures on April 25, according to guidelines released by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism at the 2024 Shandong International Travel Operators …

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits

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Passengers from the Mein Schiff 5 international cruise ship are greeted as they arrive at a port in Shanghai on Saturday. CHINA DAILY To improve the travel experience for international tourists, the central government has released some guidelines to optimize online payments, tour products and accommodation bookings in recent months. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is also working with …

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits

China Daily  

Passengers from the Mein Schiff 5 international cruise ship are greeted as they arrive at a port in Shanghai on Saturday. CHINA DAILY To improve the travel experience for international tourists, the central government has released some guidelines to optimize online payments, tour products and accommodation bookings in recent months. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is also working with …

Payment convenience planned to strengthen inbound tourism
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Payment convenience planned to strengthen inbound tourism

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Foreign visitors pose for a photo during a Terracotta Warriors tour in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on March 9. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said it will promote the facilitation of payments in places such as tourist attractions, cultural and performance venues and star-rated hotels, enrich the supply of inbound tourism products and services, and step up market promotion abroad …

Facilitation of out and in travel can help expand opening-up on a wider scope
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Facilitation of out and in travel can help expand opening-up on a wider scope

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Foreign tourists are seen at Beijing Daxing International Airport. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, China was Thailand's largest source of tourists, with more than 10 million Chinese tourists visiting the Southeast Asian nation in 2018, accounting for one-fourth of the total travelers it received that year. Last year, there were only 3.51 million Chinese tourists among the 28 million foreign tourists …

Country's tourism market off to a robust start in 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Country's tourism market off to a robust start in 2024

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Visitors pose for photos at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province on Sunday. WANG JIANWEI/XINHUA China's tourism market got off to a robust start in 2024, with the just-concluded New Year's Day holiday witnessing a surge in travel to domestic and overseas destinations, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and revenue. During the three-day break from Saturday …

Meeting plans route to boost tourism
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Meeting plans route to boost tourism

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Snowboarders enjoy indoor slopes in Huzhou, Zhejiang province. From January to August, Yantai received 59.85 million traveler visits, generating tourism revenue exceeding 73 billion yuan, the official says. "It will be an original music competition staged across several cities and provinces," he says, adding that music tapping into local culture and customs will be encouraged. The strong public demand for …

Meeting plans route to boost tourism
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Meeting plans route to boost tourism

China Daily  

Snowboarders enjoy indoor slopes in Huzhou, Zhejiang province. From January to August, Yantai received 59.85 million traveler visits, generating tourism revenue exceeding 73 billion yuan, the official says. "It will be an original music competition staged across several cities and provinces," he says, adding that music tapping into local culture and customs will be encouraged. The strong public demand for …

Inbound tourism boost is new destination
1 year, 1 month ago

Inbound tourism boost is new destination

China Daily  

Tourism players express their intention to enhance the entire inbound tourism experience at the Global Travel Agents Conference in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Nov 17. Trip.com Group joined hands with Ant Group and several other travel agencies including Our Tour and launched an inbound tourism proposal at the Global Travel Agents Conference in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Nov 17. They …

China's outbound tourism market bounces back
1 year, 4 months ago

China's outbound tourism market bounces back

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China's outbound tourism market has recovered with outbound destinations receiving 40.37 million trips from the Chinese mainland in the first half of this year, according to China Tourism Academy's official WeChat account. Short-distance outbound travel was the first to recover, with 93.9 percent of tourists concentrated in Asia, said the report released on Sunday. From the perspective of popular areas …

China expects travel spree during May Day holiday
1 year, 7 months ago

China expects travel spree during May Day holiday

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Domestic travel bookings for the five-day holiday that starts on April 29 this year have seen a surge of over 700 percent from the same holiday last year, the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group showed. China is poised to see a boom in travel demand during the upcoming May Day holiday, as the world's second-largest economy regains …

China expects travel spree during May Day holiday
1 year, 7 months ago

China expects travel spree during May Day holiday

China Daily  

Domestic travel bookings for the five-day holiday that starts on April 29 this year have seen a surge of over 700 percent from the same holiday last year, the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group showed. China is poised to see a boom in travel demand during the upcoming May Day holiday, as the world's second-largest economy regains …

Tourism prepares for more Chinese visitors
1 year, 8 months ago

Tourism prepares for more Chinese visitors

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Chinese tourists take pictures in the Champs Elysees Avenue near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. Catherine Oden, director for China of Atout France, the country's tourism development agency, said she is fairly positive about the resumption of Chinese outbound travel in 2023. Moreover, the recovery of the Chinese travel market during the Chinese New Year holiday since the …

Shandong moves to support inbound tourism
1 year, 10 months ago

Shandong moves to support inbound tourism

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Daming Lake in Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province. From Jan 21 to March 31, 132 State-owned scenic spots in Shandong, including Baotu Spring and Taishan Mountain, open their gates for free to facilitate tourism recovery. Cities in Shandong province have unveiled a package of measures to invigorate inbound tourism - including rewards for chartering a plane and subsidies …

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