Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

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Tourists from Russia visit the Bund in Shanghai on Dec 4. CHEN HAOMING/XINHUA Surging interest He Laiqiang, who runs the travel consultation service Sada International in Osaka, Japan, said the policy to resume and also extend visa-free entry is long overdue and will help open up the Japanese outbound tourism market. China has already done a good job in promoting attractions such as the Wulingyuan scenic area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, the Silk Road, and pandas in Sichuan province, he said, adding that many young Japanese have a strong interest in visiting the country. "The number of our guests is increasing every year, and they feel their Chinese experiences are increasingly comfortable, and the services are getting better," said Antonova, who started bringing Russian travelers to China in 2020. She assisted more than 3,000 travelers to visit China last year, many of whom said they enjoyed interactions with Chinese people as well as the vast natural landscape.

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
4 days, 18 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 …

Strong China, Russia ties may boost tourism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strong China, Russia ties may boost tourism

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People visit a morning market in Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Aug 12. Tourism experts and industry insiders have voiced optimism about growth in tourism between China and Russia because of the two countries' strong economic ties, relaxed visa rules and geographical proximity. More Chinese tourists have also been visiting Russia since China loosened travel restrictions and resumed outbound group …

Strong China, Russia Ties: Boosting Tourism Between Two Powerhouses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strong China, Russia Ties: Boosting Tourism Between Two Powerhouses

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Strong economic ties between China and Russia are expected to boost tourism between the two countries. The ease of travel, relaxed visa rules, and geographical proximity are key factors driving this growth. Experts anticipate robust business into winter and expect a surge in tourism from Russia to China, especially in popular destinations like Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Tourism Boom: China and Russia Rekindle Cross-Border Travel
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tourism Boom: China and Russia Rekindle Cross-Border Travel

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Tourism experts and industry insiders have voiced optimism about growth in tourism involving China and Russia due to the countries' strong economic ties, eased visa rules and geographical proximity. The number of Russians visiting China has surged this year, and the eased visa rules is one of the major reasons for this. The company he works for had provided services …

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 …

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills

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Korean tourists take a boat ride in Zhangjiajie Scenic Area in Hunan province. CHEN ZHENHAI/XINHUA Looking for recruits With the boom in the inbound tourism market, travel companies are seeking to hire more foreign-language graduates and talented young people. The number of jobs in the tourism and leisure industries has increased continuously from the second quarter of 2023 after the …

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills

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Korean tourists take a boat ride in Zhangjiajie Scenic Area in Hunan province. CHEN ZHENHAI/XINHUA Looking for recruits With the boom in the inbound tourism market, travel companies are seeking to hire more foreign-language graduates and talented young people. The number of jobs in the tourism and leisure industries has increased continuously from the second quarter of 2023 after the …

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills

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A group of visitors from South Korea poses for a photo at Zhangjiajie Scenic Area on May 30. DENG DAOLI/FOR CHINA DAILY Inbound rebound This year's inbound tourism boom has been fueled by authorities allowing visa-free entry for ordinary passport-holders from more than a dozen countries — including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland and Malaysia — and …

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills

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A group of visitors from South Korea poses for a photo at Zhangjiajie Scenic Area on May 30. DENG DAOLI/FOR CHINA DAILY Inbound rebound This year's inbound tourism boom has been fueled by authorities allowing visa-free entry for ordinary passport-holders from more than a dozen countries — including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland and Malaysia — and …

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills

China Daily  

Korean tourists take a boat ride in Zhangjiajie Scenic Area in Hunan province. CHEN ZHENHAI/XINHUA Looking for recruits With the boom in the inbound tourism market, travel companies are seeking to hire more foreign-language graduates and talented young people. The number of jobs in the tourism and leisure industries has increased continuously from the second quarter of 2023 after the …

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

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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 …

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister

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A foreign visitor had her photo taken while touring Beijing's Jingshan Park, Feb 21, 2024. "This is indeed an unexpected, new problem as mobile payment develops very rapidly in China," Sun told domestic and foreign journalists after the close of China's annual national legislative session in Beijing. Domestic payment platforms and enterprises have worked together to simplify the process by …

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister

China Daily  

A foreign visitor had her photo taken while touring Beijing's Jingshan Park, Feb 21, 2024. "This is indeed an unexpected, new problem as mobile payment develops very rapidly in China," Sun told domestic and foreign journalists after the close of China's annual national legislative session in Beijing. Domestic payment platforms and enterprises have worked together to simplify the process by …

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister

China Daily  

A foreign visitor had her photo taken while touring Beijing's Jingshan Park, Feb 21, 2024. "This is indeed an unexpected, new problem as mobile payment develops very rapidly in China," Sun told domestic and foreign journalists after the close of China's annual national legislative session in Beijing. Domestic payment platforms and enterprises have worked together to simplify the process by …

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