Chinese visitors to Middle East increasing fast
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese visitors to Middle East increasing fast

China Daily  

A panel event titled "Capitalising on China's Predicted Tourism Surge" is held at the Arabian Travel Market which runs from May 6 to 9 at the Dubai world Trade Center. At the Arabian Travel Market held from May 6 to 9 at the Dubai world Trade Center, a forum heard that the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have emerged as top travel destinations in the Arab region for Chinese visitors. At a panel event titled "Capitalising on China's Predicted Tourism Surge", Sukhpreet Singh Ghataura, director of ecosystem development at MEAI Huawei noted that in 2023, China accounted for 10 percent of global travel, with a collective spending of approximately $265 billion. According to Huawei's research, 66 percent of the people visiting the Middle East engage in cultural experiences, and a majority of the outbound Chinese tourists were motivated by factors like luxury offerings and sporting attractions.

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China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on

China Daily  

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on Global Times Updated: Dec 02, 2024 Foreign tourists stroll along the Bund in Shanghai on June 2, 2024. "The implementation of visa-free policies has significantly boosted the inbound tourism market, further demonstrating that China's doors to the world are opening wider," Jiang Yiyi, a vice president of the School …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

The Independent  

The Chinese outbound tourism market has experienced a robust revival in 2024, signaling a dynamic comeback after the end of pandemic-induced restrictions. With travel demand surging, key destinations worldwide are once again welcoming Chinese tourists, making 2024 a pivotal year of recovery. Europe, however, faces challenges in attracting Chinese tourists due to limited direct flights and complex Schengen visa requirements, …

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

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

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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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

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Chinese tourists return to global markets
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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 …

Saudi Arabia Embraces Chinese Culture: A Journey Through Cultural Ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Embraces Chinese Culture: A Journey Through Cultural Ties

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia and China are looking to enhance cultural ties between their countries through various initiatives. The two nations have a strong economic relationship, with China being Saudi Arabia's main trade partner and top partner overall. Cultural exchanges are also becoming increasingly important, with both countries working to promote people-to-people connections. This collaboration is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations …

Saudi Arabia Targets 5 Million Chinese Tourists by 2030
2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Targets 5 Million Chinese Tourists by 2030

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia aims to attract 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030, representing 8% of its total international visitors. The country will invest $800 billion to upgrade its tourism landscape, with a focus on developing new infrastructure, building luxury resorts, cultural and entertainment projects, and promoting Saudi Arabia's historical and natural landscapes to attract more international tourists.

Dubai aims to strengthen role as gateway for Chinese investment in Middle East
4 months ago

Dubai aims to strengthen role as gateway for Chinese investment in Middle East

China Daily  

Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, president and CEO of Dubai Chambers Dubai aspires to serve as a gateway for Chinese companies to broaden their presence in the Middle East, a senior official has said, hoping for joint efforts between China and the United Arab Emirates to capitalize on the progress over the past 40 years, fostering an even more fruitful future. …

Chinese hotel chains expand overseas operations
5 months ago

Chinese hotel chains expand overseas operations

China Daily  

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Opening-up policies attract tourists to country
5 months, 1 week ago

Opening-up policies attract tourists to country

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. This is largely thanks to China's continuous efforts to expand the visa-free policy for foreigners, including the unilateral opening of 15-day visa-free travel for people from some countries and a 144-hour visa-free transit for people from more than 50 countries, including the United States, Canada and …

Opening-up policies attract tourists to country
5 months, 1 week ago

Opening-up policies attract tourists to country

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. This is largely thanks to China's continuous efforts to expand the visa-free policy for foreigners, including the unilateral opening of 15-day visa-free travel for people from some countries and a 144-hour visa-free transit for people from more than 50 countries, including the United States, Canada and …

China, UAE mull increasing flights to foster stronger economic and tourism ties
5 months, 2 weeks ago

China, UAE mull increasing flights to foster stronger economic and tourism ties

Hindustan Times  

China and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to increase bilateral air traffic rights after years of stagnant travel growth, a move that would seek to boost trade and tourism between the two nations. China, UAE mull increasing flights to foster stronger economic and tourism ties Officials from both sides will meet in Beijing in coming weeks to discuss granting …

A nexus of travel, education and bilateral relations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A nexus of travel, education and bilateral relations

China Daily  

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China and US hope for tourism boom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China and US hope for tourism boom

China Daily  

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China and US hope for tourism boom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China and US hope for tourism boom

China Daily  

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China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-05-30 07:48 A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number …

Travel ease taking more Chinese tourists overseas
7 months ago

Travel ease taking more Chinese tourists overseas

China Daily  

Visitors walk near ancient sculptures at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, in April. Chinese outbound tourists have shown growing enthusiasm for visiting museums overseas, and some of the most popular destinations include the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Erawan Museum in Bangkok, industry players found. Some other international museums sought after by …

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

Outbound travel boom mirrors China's consumption vibrancy

China Daily  

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 …

Travel, consumption give a boost to tourism sector during May Day holiday
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Travel, consumption give a boost to tourism sector during May Day holiday

China Daily  

Tourists visit the ancient city of Tianshui in Qinzhou district of Tianshui city, Northwest China's Gansu province, May 1, 2024. Traffics have surged at tourist attractions throughout the country during the 5-day May Day holiday beginning on May 1. Chinese people's stronger travel and consumption desires have boosted tourism to domestic and overseas destinations over the just concluded May Day …

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation

China Daily  

Historic Jeddah had a symbolic role as a gate to Makkah for Muslim pilgrims reaching Saudi Arabia by boat in old times, according to UNESCO, and continues to attract visitors from all walks of life for its ancient charm and entertainment. After welcoming a record 100 million tourists last year, thus surpassing its goals for Vision 2030, a grand economic …

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation

China Daily  

Historic Jeddah had a symbolic role as a gate to Makkah for Muslim pilgrims reaching Saudi Arabia by boat in old times, according to UNESCO, and continues to attract visitors from all walks of life for its ancient charm and entertainment. After welcoming a record 100 million tourists last year, thus surpassing its goals for Vision 2030, a grand economic …

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation

China Daily  

Historic Jeddah had a symbolic role as a gate to Makkah for Muslim pilgrims reaching Saudi Arabia by boat in old times, according to UNESCO, and continues to attract visitors from all walks of life for its ancient charm and entertainment. After welcoming a record 100 million tourists last year, thus surpassing its goals for Vision 2030, a grand economic …

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 …

US business insiders find China's tourism market more attractive due to wider opening-up
1 year ago

US business insiders find China's tourism market more attractive due to wider opening-up

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov 29, 2023. LOS ANGELES -- US business insiders who attended a five-day travel industry event here have seen greater opportunities from China's tourism market in the near future as the country is introducing more opening-up measures on traveling, including new visa policies. China …

China opens for travel but fails to attract tourists from North America, Europe
1 year, 4 months ago

China opens for travel but fails to attract tourists from North America, Europe

Hindustan Times  

Peak summer in China — the first in four years without harsh Covid restrictions. Visa hassles, a lack of flights, idiosyncratic payment systems and the language barrier also limit China’s appeal to tourists from places such as North America and Europe. It’s certainly not comparable with the situation before Covid — foreign tourists are probably only about 20% of that …

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

China's outbound tourism market bounces back

China Daily  

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 …

Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia and China’s strengthening relationship is increasingly important to both Riyadh and Beijing as the kingdom pushes ahead with Vision 2030 and China with its Belt and Road Initiative. In March, Saudi Tourism Authority CEO Fahd Hamidaddin met with China’s Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Rao Quan to discuss launching joint tourism initiatives aimed at helping the kingdom …

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 …

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

Tourism prepares for more Chinese visitors

China Daily  

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 …

Saudi Arabia Aims to Become Top Holiday Destination, Eyeing Highest Visitors from This Asian Nation
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia Aims to Become Top Holiday Destination, Eyeing Highest Visitors from This Asian Nation

News 18  

Saudi Arabia is looking to attract Chinese travellers and hopes to receive 3.9 million travellers from Beijing by 2030 in a bid to become one of the top holiday destinations globally. China has been one of the top sources of tourism for Saudi Arabia which is eyeing to become one of the top holiday destinations globally. Saudi recently organised the …

Saudi Arabia offers sightseers a new world of experience
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia offers sightseers a new world of experience

China Daily  

AlUla in Saudi Arabia is known for its tombs, sandstone outcrops and historical dwellings. Alhasan Aldabbagh, the tourism bureau's Asia-Pacific president, introduced the country's tourism growth story and wonderful travel experiences, ranging from diving in the Red Sea to visiting ancient cities to see exciting cultural sites. Saudi Arabia aims to attract 3.9 million visitors from China annually by 2030, …

Saudi Arabia offers sightseers a new world of experience
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia offers sightseers a new world of experience

China Daily  

AlUla in Saudi Arabia is known for its tombs, sandstone outcrops and historical dwellings. Alhasan Aldabbagh, the tourism bureau's Asia-Pacific president, introduced the country's tourism growth story and wonderful travel experiences, ranging from diving in the Red Sea to visiting ancient cities to see exciting cultural sites. Saudi Arabia aims to attract 3.9 million visitors from China annually by 2030, …

Dubai holds promotion event in Beijing to lure Chinese tourists
1 year, 10 months ago

Dubai holds promotion event in Beijing to lure Chinese tourists

China Daily  

After China's reopening, Dubai has continued to implement visa-free policy for Chinese visitors and convenient policies to provide them with a good travel experience. Over 80 representatives of travel agencies and 30 journalists joined a recent promotional event in Beijing organized by Dubai Tourism, as China officially resumes outbound tourism. In 2022, official data showed that Dubai welcomed 14.36 million …

Dubai holds promotion event in Beijing to lure Chinese tourists
1 year, 10 months ago

Dubai holds promotion event in Beijing to lure Chinese tourists

China Daily  

After China's reopening, Dubai has continued to implement visa-free policy for Chinese visitors and convenient policies to provide them with a good travel experience. Over 80 representatives of travel agencies and 30 journalists joined a recent promotional event in Beijing organized by Dubai Tourism, as China officially resumes outbound tourism. In 2022, official data showed that Dubai welcomed 14.36 million …

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. …

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