Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

1 week ago

Some Europeans reconsider trips to US in protest against Trump

* Some Europeans reconsider trips to US in protest against Trump US visitors from Western Europe fell 1% in February - NTTO * US flight searches down in France, Italy, Spain - data firm * TUI still expects more Germans to holiday in US than in 2024 By Joanna Plucinska, Doyinsola Oladipo and Ilona Wissenbach LONDON/NEW YORK, - Danish traveller …

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China, Japan boost exchange via tourism

China Daily

Foreign tourists go through customs at the Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 27, 2024. Since Nov 30, China has implemented a visa-free policy for ordinary Japanese passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchange programs and transit purposes. Haruo Toizawa, manager of the East Japan Overseas Travel Center …

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China, Japan boost exchange via tourism

China Daily

By JIANG XUEQING in Tokyo | China Daily | Updated: 2025-03-05 09:27 Foreign tourists go through customs at the Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 27, 2024. Since Nov 30, China has implemented a visa-free policy for ordinary Japanese passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchange programs and …

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4 weeks ago

Japanese PM walking a thin line of diplomacy

China Daily

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House in Washington, US, February 7, 2025. However, by signaling an intention to improve relations with China, Ishiba has sought to shift toward a more independent "Japan First" foreign policy, balancing relations between China and the US. According to Tokyo-based international relations analyst Yang …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism surges amid relaxed policies

China Daily

Zhang Miao, who is currently preparing to host her husband's family from France, is being inundated with Travel in China The array of services and activities offered by major online travel platforms like Trip.com and Fliggy as well as individual operators and part-time students, with prices ranging from around 300 yuan to several thousand yuan per day, has left the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism surges amid relaxed policies

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Zhang Miao, who is currently preparing to host her husband's family from France, is being inundated with Travel in China The array of services and activities offered by major online travel platforms like Trip.com and Fliggy as well as individual operators and part-time students, with prices ranging from around 300 yuan to several thousand yuan per day, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Western tour operators enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Raw Story

Western tour agencies entered North Korea for the first time on Thursday since the end of the pandemic, the companies said, voicing hopes the isolated country may soon reopen a border city to foreign visitors. Another travel agency, Young Pioneer Tours, also uploaded a picture of a passport with a North Korean border stamp, declaring they were "first to be …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Dutch Ministers to visit China amid strategic trade talks

NL Times

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced that three senior officials, including himself, will visit China this year to strengthen bilateral ties and address key global and regional issues. Ministers Reinette Klever and Caspar Veldkamp will travel to China separately, with Klever leading a trade delegation in June and Veldkamp making a diplomatic visit in March. “These discussions took place in …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Fujian, Shanghai tour operators prepare for resumption of Taiwan tours

China Daily

A spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office confirmed on Friday that tour operators from Fujian province and Shanghai have submitted applications to inspect Taiwan in preparation of the resumption of tour groups for Chinese mainland residents to Taiwan. China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Jan 17 that it will resume group tours to Taiwan for residents …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Spring Festival to record surge in foreign tourists

China Daily

With Spring Festival around the corner, China's tourism market is heating up and a rush of international visitors is expected during the holiday period, industry players said. As of Wednesday, the booking volume of inbound tours for the eight-day holiday, starting on Jan 28, the eve of Chinese New Year, surged over 200 percent year-on-year, according to Trip.com Group, China's …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asian travel agents come to Guiyang for tourism cooperation

China Daily

On Jan 20, 120 travel agents from Southeast Asia attended the Cool Guiyang Inbound Tourism Business Exchange and Promotion Conference for Southeast Asia, exploring tourism cooperation between Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, and Southeast Asian countries. Representatives of Guiyang's well-known tourist attractions, such as Qingyan Ancient Town, Tianhetan Scenic Area, Gui'an Cherry Blossom Garden, and Qingyun Market, and …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai and Fujian tourists heading to Taiwan? China hints at travel restart

Hindustan Times

China's tourism ministry said on Friday that it has begun preparations to resume group tours to Taiwan from Shanghai and Fujian province in the near future, with Taipei saying it welcomed the move. China's culture and tourism ministry said in a short statement that the resumption of group tours from Shanghai, as well as from Fujian province, which sits on …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound visits surge with extended visa-free policies

China Daily

Foreign travelers dressed in Chinese traditional costumes pose for a photo on Friday at the Forbidden City in Beijing. The NIA also contributed to the country's efforts to expand the unilateral visa-free entry policy and apply it to more countries, Lyu said, adding that the administration will continue to unleash the benefits of the country's visa-free policies. Hu Jiying, deputy …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound visits surge with extended visa-free policies

China Daily

Foreign travelers dressed in Chinese traditional costumes pose for a photo on Friday at the Forbidden City in Beijing. The NIA also contributed to the country's efforts to expand the unilateral visa-free entry policy and apply it to more countries, Lyu said, adding that the administration will continue to unleash the benefits of the country's visa-free policies. Hu Jiying, deputy …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound visits surge with extended visa-free policies

China Daily

By WANG QINGYUN | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-01-15 09:33 Foreign travelers dressed in Chinese traditional costumes pose for a photo on Friday at the Forbidden City in Beijing. The NIA also contributed to the country's efforts to expand the unilateral visa-free entry policy and apply it to more countries, Lyu said, adding that the administration will continue to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound visits surge as nation extends visa-free policies

China Daily

A traveler from Poland takes photos at the Yuyuan shopping center in Shanghai on Dec 4. The NIA also contributed to the country's efforts to expand the unilateral visa-free entry policy and apply it to more countries, Lyu said, adding that the administration will continue to unleash the benefits of the country's visa-free policies. Hu Jiying, deputy general manager of …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dongying appoints city's first overseas promotion ambassador

China Daily

To better promote Dongying's story to the world, the local cultural tourism bureau appointed Moritz Nicolaus Lohmann, chief negotiation officer of a China-Germany consulting company, as the city's first overseas promotion ambassador. With the help of international guests like Moritz Nicolaus Lohmann, Dongying hopes to share its rich stories and captivating voices with the world, boosting its global influence in …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

More outbound travelers seeking 'personalized' experiences

China Daily

By YANG FEIYUE | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-13 07:22 Li Jie had a frenzied 2024, as he spent more than 200 days leading Chinese travelers across multiple European countries. Major features of outbound tourism last year included tourists' high expectations for quality travel experiences, demands for high-quality product development and supply chain optimization, and improvements in convenience, including visas …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

More outbound travelers seeking 'personalized' experiences

China Daily

Li Jie had a frenzied 2024, as he spent more than 200 days leading Chinese travelers across multiple European countries. Major features of outbound tourism last year included tourists' high expectations for quality travel experiences, demands for high-quality product development and supply chain optimization, and improvements in convenience, including visas and flight services. Li said Chinese tourists traveled farther afield …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

More outbound travelers seeking 'personalized' experiences

China Daily

Li Jie had a frenzied 2024, as he spent more than 200 days leading Chinese travelers across multiple European countries. Major features of outbound tourism last year included tourists' high expectations for quality travel experiences, demands for high-quality product development and supply chain optimization, and improvements in convenience, including visas and flight services. Li said Chinese tourists traveled farther afield …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

GBA Briefs

China Daily

Hong Kong: SAR adds 16 destinations to the high Speed Rail The Hong Kong Section of the High Speed Rail has added 16 stations to its list of Chinese mainland destinations, including the ancient city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province — home to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors. Guangzhou: One-stop service center to help SARs' businesses Guangzhou's Tianhe district has opened …

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3 months ago

Japan, China Agree to Visit by Top Beijing Diplomat in 2025

Live Mint

China and Japan agreed that Beijing’s top diplomat should visit in 2025, adding to signs the two nations are repairing ties that have been strained in recent years. Yet Beijing is also Tokyo’s top security concern, primarily because of worries that China’s military poses a threat to Japan’s southwest island chain. In a sign of efforts to soothe ties, China …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Favorable measures propel surge of foreign tourists

China Daily

Updated: Dec 24, 2024 By ZOU SHUO in Changsha, ZHU XINGXIN in Taiyuan and YANG JUN in Guiyang China Daily Foreign tourists cheer during a visit to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Nov 3. Li Feng, deputy director of the Shanxi entry and exit inspection station, said the visa-free transit policy is expected to attract many more foreigners. …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Favorable measures propel surge of foreign tourists

China Daily

By ZOU SHUO in Changsha, ZHU XINGXIN in Taiyuan and YANG JUN in Guiyang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-24 07:00 Foreign tourists cheer during a visit to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Nov 3. Li Feng, deputy director of the Shanxi entry and exit inspection station, said the visa-free transit policy is expected to attract many more …

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3 months, 1 week ago