Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus
2 years, 8 months ago

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus

China Daily  

Visitors take photos in an oilseed rape field of blooms in the rural area of Baofeng county, Henan province, on March 30. The surge in local tours presents opportunities for the homestay and hospitality industry, which can tackle the industry's lackluster performance due to the effects of the pandemic, business insiders said. The report on tourism operations of 2021 and development forecast of 2022 released by China Tourism Academy pointed out that, for 2022, the pandemic will remain the biggest uncertain factor affecting tourism sector's recovery. Due to the pandemic, local tours are the main traveling mode currently, said Wang Xingbin, a tourism expert told Beijing Business Today. "Affected by the pandemic, the tourism industry becomes vulnerable and requires support," Wang said.

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Holiday to spur recovery in tourism
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Holiday to spur recovery in tourism

China Daily  

A tourist enjoys snow scenery on the snow-covered ancient city wall in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Jan 16, 2024. The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity, and China's outbound and inbound tourism markets will continue to grow rapidly this year, said …

Concerns tourism industry not ready as Chinese group tours allowed to return to Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

Concerns tourism industry not ready as Chinese group tours allowed to return to Australia

ABC  

Chinese group tours are set to return to Australia but local tourism operators warn they may not have capacity to accommodate them. Key points: Many tourism workers left the industry during the pandemic and have not yet been replaced Tourism businesses have shifted to different target markets There are doubts whether Chinese international tourism will rebound to pre-pandemic levels China's …

Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood

Hindustan Times  

The heavy rainfall and floods have given another jolt to the tourism business in Himachal Pradesh which was recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood A hotelier spoke to ANI on how the rainfall adversely affect the tourism business. This is another jolt to our tourism business …

China's holiday tourism rebound to pre-Covid levels boosts outlook
1 year, 7 months ago

China's holiday tourism rebound to pre-Covid levels boosts outlook

India Today  

China's tourism rebounded to pre-Covid 19 levels in the May Day holiday as the number of domestic trips rose by more than two-thirds from a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, a welcome boost for the world's second-biggest economy. The figures from this year's May Day holiday - the first travel season since the pandemic without restrictions - are …

‘Travel and tourism sector poised for continued growth’
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Travel and tourism sector poised for continued growth’

The Hindu  

In FY23, Indian Hotels Company Ltd., the hospitality company of the Tata Group, owning and operating Taj, Vivanta and Ginger hotels, reported a net profit of ₹1,003 crore against a loss of ₹265 crore a year earlier, thus offsetting the compound losses incurred during the COVID years. We witnessed consecutive four quarters of sustained high demand resulting in an all-time …

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 …

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 …

China’s most scenic destinations packed with tourists despite covid risks
1 year, 10 months ago

China’s most scenic destinations packed with tourists despite covid risks

Hindustan Times  

China’s most scenic destinations have been inundated during the Spring Festival holiday, as Beijing’s shift away from Covid Zero spurred a travel frenzy despite the country’s ongoing omicron outbreak. Almost 34,400 tourists visited the jagged mountain ranges of Huangshan in Anhui province on Jan. 24, the highest daily figure during Chinese New Year since 2018, the area’s management group said …

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 …

China seeks to minimize COVID-19 risk during travel rush
1 year, 11 months ago

China seeks to minimize COVID-19 risk during travel rush

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China is seeking to minimize the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month’s Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures. People using public transport are also urged to wear masks and pay special attention to their health and personal hygiene, Vice Minister Xu Chengguang told reporters at a briefing. …

Trends in tourism amid travel rebound in India, post Covid-19
2 years, 2 months ago

Trends in tourism amid travel rebound in India, post Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 outbreak caused the global economy to collapse almost immediately and the coronavirus pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge to the hospitality sector. Over the past two years, disturbances brought on by the spread of Covid-19 have had a substantial impact where many of the tourism properties were vacant due to travel restrictions. Trends in tourism amid travel rebound …

Domestic tourism benefits from favorable policies
2 years, 5 months ago

Domestic tourism benefits from favorable policies

China Daily  

Revelers enjoy a summer carnival at Shijingshan Recreational Park, Beijing, on July 2. Flights between Shanghai and Hainan have gradually resumed, while airfares have risen as tourism rebounds due to the stabilization of COVID-19 outbreaks and the relaxation of pandemic prevention and control policies in Hainan, according to Ctrip, a major online ticketing service company. Deng Yongbo, secretary-general of the …

Japan to resume tourism in June; only packaged tour for now
2 years, 6 months ago

Japan to resume tourism in June; only packaged tour for now

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists in June for the first time since imposing tight pandemic travel restrictions about two years ago, but only for package tours for now, the prime minister said Thursday. Beginning June 10, Japan will allow the entry of people on tours with fixed schedules and guides, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said. …

Countryside road trips hot amid Beijing's epidemic control during May Day holiday
2 years, 7 months ago

Countryside road trips hot amid Beijing's epidemic control during May Day holiday

China Daily  

Countryside road trips have become a favored choice during the five-day May Day holiday, which ended Wednesday, as the Chinese capital city intensified restrictive measures against COVID-19 to curb cross-infection. Visiting urban parks as well as cycling, camping and touring countryside scenic sites and rural bed and breakfasts are Beijingers' holiday travel options, with three suburb districts of Yanqing, Pinggu …

Countryside road trips hot amid Beijing's epidemic control during May Day holiday
2 years, 7 months ago

Countryside road trips hot amid Beijing's epidemic control during May Day holiday

China Daily  

Countryside road trips have become a favored choice during the five-day May Day holiday, which ended Wednesday, as the Chinese capital city intensified restrictive measures against COVID-19 to curb cross-infection. Visiting urban parks as well as cycling, camping and touring countryside scenic sites and rural bed and breakfasts are Beijingers' holiday travel options, with three suburb districts of Yanqing, Pinggu …

Japan’s struggling tourism sector despairs at lack of COVID exit
2 years, 8 months ago

Japan’s struggling tourism sector despairs at lack of COVID exit

Al Jazeera  

Japan is increasingly an outlier in a region that is lifting border restrictions and reviving quarantine-free travel. “One of the commonly agreed perspectives by hoteliers is that, pending there is no major negative event related to the pandemic, it will take about two years before the industry thrives again thanks to the international visitations.” Anne Kyle, CEO and founder of …

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus
2 years, 8 months ago

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus

China Daily  

Tourists go sailing in boats at the Summer Palace to enjoy springtime in Beijing. Rural homestays benefit as people stay closer to home for Qingming Festival Local tours are the most popular option for the upcoming Qingming Festival holiday on April 3-5, as travelers have shortened the radius of their travel to reduce risk amid the pandemic, business insiders said. …

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus
2 years, 8 months ago

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus

China Daily  

Tourists go sailing in boats at the Summer Palace to enjoy springtime in Beijing. Rural homestays benefit as people stay closer to home for Qingming Festival Local tours are the most popular option for the upcoming Qingming Festival holiday on April 3-5, as travelers have shortened the radius of their travel to reduce risk amid the pandemic, business insiders said. …

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus
2 years, 8 months ago

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus

China Daily  

Tourists go sailing in boats at the Summer Palace to enjoy springtime in Beijing. Rural homestays benefit as people stay closer to home for Qingming Festival Local tours are the most popular option for the upcoming Qingming Festival holiday on April 3-5, as travelers have shortened the radius of their travel to reduce risk amid the pandemic, business insiders said. …

Report reveals trends in world tourism
2 years, 9 months ago

Report reveals trends in world tourism

China Daily  

The World Tourism Cities Federation and the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released its Report on World Tourism Economy Trends in Beijing on March 2. In 2021, world tourism showed a significant recovery, driven by the continuous loosening of fiscal and monetary policies in major economies, accelerated global vaccine production and rising vaccination rates. According …

Report reveals trends in world tourism
2 years, 9 months ago

Report reveals trends in world tourism

China Daily  

The World Tourism Cities Federation and the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released its Report on World Tourism Economy Trends in Beijing on March 2. In 2021, world tourism showed a significant recovery, driven by the continuous loosening of fiscal and monetary policies in major economies, accelerated global vaccine production and rising vaccination rates. According …

China's tourism industry sees strong post-pandemic recovery
3 years, 3 months ago

China's tourism industry sees strong post-pandemic recovery

China Daily  

Tourism revenue during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday reached 37.15 billion yuan, recovering to 78.2 percent of that in 2019. During this year's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, China witnessed more than 88 million domestic trips, about 87.2 percent of the figure for 2019, highlighting the strong recovery momentum in the country's tourism sector. China's tourism industry seems to have adapted to …

China's tourism industry sees strong post-pandemic recovery
3 years, 3 months ago

China's tourism industry sees strong post-pandemic recovery

China Daily  

Tourism revenue during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday reached 37.15 billion yuan, recovering to 78.2 percent of that in 2019. During this year's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, China witnessed more than 88 million domestic trips, about 87.2 percent of the figure for 2019, highlighting the strong recovery momentum in the country's tourism sector. China's tourism industry seems to have adapted to …

A domestic tourism opportunity has presented itself. India must seize it
3 years, 3 months ago

A domestic tourism opportunity has presented itself. India must seize it

Hindustan Times  

It all started in the spring of last year when the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the travel industry across the world. While the pandemic is far from over and the memory of the devastating second wave is still fresh, the country doesn’t have a moment to lose to claw back lost ground while placing big bold bets into the future of …

Global tourism industry building in confidence
3 years, 3 months ago

Global tourism industry building in confidence

China Daily  

Experts called for enhanced international cooperation to explore a path toward recovery and revitalization in global tourism during the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services. The 2021 WFTC Beijing Xiangshan Tourism Summit and World Conference on Tourism Cooperation and Development held at the China National Convention Center on Friday is the only summit to which an international group－the …

Prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions dampen prospects of tourism
3 years, 3 months ago

Prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions dampen prospects of tourism

The Hindu  

The impact of the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic is continuing to make its presence felt on the tourism sector in some prime destinations as they continue to be under restrictions. On August 30, Karnataka government withdrew weekend curfew in Belagavi, Bidar, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Mysuru and Chamarajanagara districts, but decided to continue with restrictions in Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Udupi …

Summer holiday to give tourism a welcome boost
3 years, 5 months ago

Summer holiday to give tourism a welcome boost

China Daily  

An aerial view of a pool filled with bathers at an aquatic park in Chongqing this summer. CHINA DAILY China's domestic tourism market is looking forward to a revival during the two-month summer holiday. Starting from July 1, the summer holiday is expected to bring 750 million trips made by rail passengers, about 15 million more than the same period …

Summer holiday to give tourism a welcome boost
3 years, 5 months ago

Summer holiday to give tourism a welcome boost

China Daily  

An aerial view of a pool filled with bathers at an aquatic park in Chongqing this summer. CHINA DAILY China's domestic tourism market is looking forward to a revival during the two-month summer holiday. Starting from July 1, the summer holiday is expected to bring 750 million trips made by rail passengers, about 15 million more than the same period …

Tourism takes a hit in Himachal amid second wave of Covid
3 years, 8 months ago

Tourism takes a hit in Himachal amid second wave of Covid

Hindustan Times  

Just when the tourism in Himachal Pradesh was showing signs of revival, the second wave of Covid-19 spelled doom for the industry with the hoteliers staring at another year of loss and workforce fearing about job loss. Last year, they had somehow managed to survive despite the big Covid spike, but if the situation spirals out of control this time, …

Visitor numbers blossom amid spring's colorful arrival
3 years, 9 months ago

Visitor numbers blossom amid spring's colorful arrival

China Daily  

Visitors aboard tourist boats enjoy rapeseed flowers in Qianduo, Xinghua city, Jiangsu province. Flights to and from Beijing doubled right after the capital announced on March 12 that it no longer requires those arriving from other low-risk areas to undergo nucleic acid tests or two weeks of health monitoring from March 16, according to major online travel agency Trip.com. Searches …

Journeys through the New Year
3 years, 11 months ago

Journeys through the New Year

China Daily  

An opera performance on a street of Huzhou, Zhejiang province, draws visitors on Jan 2. Increased pandemic prevention and control measures ensured a steady tourism market during the recent New Year holiday. Although sporadic COVID-19 cases emerged around the period, domestic tourism players and tourists stayed calm and rational, especially amid the country's effective pandemic response. Right before the New …

From restaurants to retailers, virus transformed economies
4 years ago

From restaurants to retailers, virus transformed economies

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It would be just a temporary precaution. “We’ve pivoted so much.” Optimistically, some experts detect a collective hunger to return to the old ways, at least for people with the means to do so — to the familiar and comfortable routines of gathering at bars, dining in restaurants, strolling in stores, flying off on vacation. “I don’t …

Indian Tourism Industry Urges Govt. to Finalise Roadmap for Resumption of International Flights
4 years ago

Indian Tourism Industry Urges Govt. to Finalise Roadmap for Resumption of International Flights

News 18  

With the introduction of a Covid-19 vaccine looking closer to reality, the Indian tourism industry has once again urged the government to finalise a roadmap for resumption and normalisation of international flights and quickly announce dates for restoration of e-visas and tourist visas. This can only be possible if the industry stakeholders know of the government’s plans of opening e-Visa …

Tourism in China has made remarkable recovery: UK media
4 years, 1 month ago

Tourism in China has made remarkable recovery: UK media

China Daily  

Due to China's strict quarantine measures for those returning from abroad, globetrotters have instead chosen China's own provinces, turning demand for going overseas into a driver of domestic recovery. As England faces another lockdown, domestic tourism in China is blossoming at around 80 percent of last year's figures thanks to new travel trends and innovations in the Chinese market, an …

Tourism in China has made remarkable recovery: UK media
4 years, 1 month ago

Tourism in China has made remarkable recovery: UK media

China Daily  

Due to China's strict quarantine measures for those returning from abroad, globetrotters have instead chosen China's own provinces, turning demand for going overseas into a driver of domestic recovery. As England faces another lockdown, domestic tourism in China is blossoming at around 80 percent of last year's figures thanks to new travel trends and innovations in the Chinese market, an …

China's domestic tourism to fully recover by yearend
4 years, 1 month ago

China's domestic tourism to fully recover by yearend

China Daily  

It is predicted that domestic tourism in China would see a full recovery from the impact of COVID-19 by the end of this year. Domestic tourism in China would most probably see a full recovery from the impact of COVID-19 by the end of this year, with new holiday-making trends accelerating industrial upgrading, the head of a major Chinese online …

China's domestic tourism to fully recover by yearend
4 years, 1 month ago

China's domestic tourism to fully recover by yearend

China Daily  

It is predicted that domestic tourism in China would see a full recovery from the impact of COVID-19 by the end of this year. Domestic tourism in China would most probably see a full recovery from the impact of COVID-19 by the end of this year, with new holiday-making trends accelerating industrial upgrading, the head of a major Chinese online …

China offers hope to the global tourism industry
4 years, 3 months ago

China offers hope to the global tourism industry

China Daily  

A visitor views a picture featuring world-famous tourist sites at the recent China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing. China's rapid containment of COVID-19 and subsequent economic recovery offer hope to the global tourism industry that has been hit hard by the pandemic. Since Frederic Chopin is a household name in China, the Polish tourism industry plans to …

China offers hope to the global tourism industry
4 years, 3 months ago

China offers hope to the global tourism industry

China Daily  

A visitor views a picture featuring world-famous tourist sites at the recent China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing. China's rapid containment of COVID-19 and subsequent economic recovery offer hope to the global tourism industry that has been hit hard by the pandemic. Since Frederic Chopin is a household name in China, the Polish tourism industry plans to …

Covid-19 Effect: No Formal Study Yet, but Indications of Major Revenue Loss, Says Tourism Ministry
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 Effect: No Formal Study Yet, but Indications of Major Revenue Loss, Says Tourism Ministry

News 18  

The Ministry of Tourism informed Parliament on Monday while no formal study has been conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector, discussions with stakeholders have indicated that the sector has suffered a massive loss in revenue. In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel said due to the fact that the …

China Focus: Tourism industry representatives voice confidence in China's recovery at int'l fair
4 years, 3 months ago

China Focus: Tourism industry representatives voice confidence in China's recovery at int'l fair

China Daily  

Since its outbreak, COVID-19 has influenced and even stagnated many industries worldwide, and tourism is undoubtedly among the hardest hit. At the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services held in Beijing, how to recover global tourism is one of the topics that has attracted industry representatives from across the world. This has cost many jobs, but China has …

China Focus: Tourism industry representatives voice confidence in China's recovery at int'l fair
4 years, 3 months ago

China Focus: Tourism industry representatives voice confidence in China's recovery at int'l fair

China Daily  

Since its outbreak, COVID-19 has influenced and even stagnated many industries worldwide, and tourism is undoubtedly among the hardest hit. At the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services held in Beijing, how to recover global tourism is one of the topics that has attracted industry representatives from across the world. This has cost many jobs, but China has …

China offers sliver of hope to hammered global tourism industry
4 years, 3 months ago

China offers sliver of hope to hammered global tourism industry

China Daily  

Domestic tourism market is steadily recovering in China. The fast containment of the COVID-19 epidemic and recovery of the economy in China has offered a glimpse of hope to the global tourism industry that has been hit hard by the raging disease. As Frederic Chopin is a household name in China, the Polish tourism industry plans to introduce more tour …

China offers sliver of hope to hammered global tourism industry
4 years, 3 months ago

China offers sliver of hope to hammered global tourism industry

China Daily  

Domestic tourism market is steadily recovering in China. The fast containment of the COVID-19 epidemic and recovery of the economy in China has offered a glimpse of hope to the global tourism industry that has been hit hard by the raging disease. As Frederic Chopin is a household name in China, the Polish tourism industry plans to introduce more tour …

Chinese travelers switch to small private tours
4 years, 3 months ago

Chinese travelers switch to small private tours

China Daily  

More domestic travelers are opting for small private tours after COVID-19. The number of private group tour bookings surged by 385 percent since cross-provincial tourism resumed about a month ago, Trip.com Group reported. The pandemic has enhanced people's safety awareness and private tours can better satisfy their needs through less unnecessary contact and better hygiene standards, says Yu Dan, who …

Chinese travelers switch to small private tours
4 years, 3 months ago

Chinese travelers switch to small private tours

China Daily  

More domestic travelers are opting for small private tours after COVID-19. The number of private group tour bookings surged by 385 percent since cross-provincial tourism resumed about a month ago, Trip.com Group reported. The pandemic has enhanced people's safety awareness and private tours can better satisfy their needs through less unnecessary contact and better hygiene standards, says Yu Dan, who …

UN: Global tourism loses $320bn amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

UN: Global tourism loses $320bn amid coronavirus pandemic

Al Jazeera  

Industry devastated by coronavirus, with tourist arrivals halved and more than 120 million jobs at risk, UN chief says. The global tourism industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with $320bn lost in exports in the first five months of the year and more than 120 million jobs at risk, the United Nations chief has said. https://t.co/mfpWatYJxn pic.twitter.com/YjmioVbHRD — …

Chinese tourism rebounds quicker than rest of world: WSJ report
4 years, 4 months ago

Chinese tourism rebounds quicker than rest of world: WSJ report

China Daily  

The Lost Chamber Aquarium at Atlantis Sanya attracts around 6,000 visitors every day in July. Chinese tourism is rebounding as travelers stick to domestic trips due to the worldwide pandemic and the country's relaxed duty-free rules, the Wall Street Journal reported on Aug 11. Chinese tourism stocks surged as domestic travel has boomed, the report said, adding that investors are …

Tourism operators and the Government want to give you a 'kick up the bum' to rethink your holidays during coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

Tourism operators and the Government want to give you a 'kick up the bum' to rethink your holidays during coronavirus

ABC  

Ever since COVID-19 shut Australia's borders, the message from the tourism industry has been clear: plan a holiday at home. Key points: Domestic travel spending plummeted by $11 billion in April and May this year compared to last year, research has found Domestic travel spending plummeted by $11 billion in April and May this year compared to last year, research …

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