Air services between the two countries were suspended because of the pandemic but are set to restart on May 17 Announcement followed by a surge of online interest in the Caribbean nation, report says Chinese
When China’s long and lockdown-laden journey away from COVID finally reached its culmination in late 2022, the global travel industry breathed a sigh of relief. The fastest-growing, and one of the top per capita spending
Trips abroad are costly versions of what they were in 2019, and flights are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels for at least several months About 110 million border crossings from mainland China are
China will resume outbound group tours for Chinese citizens to another 40 countries including Nepal, Vietnam, Iran, France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Brazil starting from March 15, China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on
Hungary, together with Balkan countries are eager to welcome back tourists from China, thus positively contributing to the tourism sector in these states and helping them recover from the financial losses and the devastating situation
Many tourism businesses in Vietnam have expressed disappointment as China has not yet resumed outbound tours to Vietnam after three years of waiting. Vu Huong Giang, chairwoman of the 5328 Mong Cai Travel Club in
South Korea plans to resume issuing short-term visas for travellers from China on Saturday after China improved its COVID-19 situation, Seoul officials said on Friday. South Korea suspended issuing short-term visas to Chinese visitors last
“China is the main market for Mongolia’s tourism sector. For many years, China has ranked first in terms of tourist numbers in our country,” said Damba Gantumur, president of the Mongolian Tourism Association. “We have
Chinese tourists are flocking to theFolding Umbrella Market in Thailand’s central province of Samut Songkram. The Folding Umbrella Market, also known as the Rom Hoop Market or Mae Klong Railway Market, is a unique tourist attraction. The market
Laos is looking forward to welcoming back Chinese tourists after China optimized its COVID-19 response. The Lao government and private sectors are preparing for the arrival of Chinese tourists after it was listed among countries
Europe’s vacation destinations are hoping for the return of tourists from China following years of pandemic disruption. Expectations for this segment of the tourism market are high, despite few bookings. After almost three years of
DENPASAR, Indonesia: Donning yellow “Bali” hats featuring a surfer as the last letter, Chinese tourists walked along the Indonesian backpacker hotspot’s pristine blue waters, forgetting three years of COVID-19 misery. Exploring turtle island, taking day trips
Within a week of resumption of direct air connectivity between China and the Maldives on January 18, Chinese tourist arrivals to the destination jumped to the top 10 source markets for the year. The first
As the COVID tide ebbs, cruise operators are preparing to restart operations, with Viking Cruises saying that it has begun offering outbound river cruise tours for Chinese travelers. The Viking Eistla and Viking Bestla river
Summary The immediate impact of China’s reopening is a rapidly increased demand from the largest consumer market and the second largest importer, and this will effectively support global demand and boost global economic growth in
Any further extension of quarantine measures against Chinese tourists could lead to a loss of tourism income, the latest statistics for outbound travel by Chinese visitors showed. Having made 169 million overseas visits in 2019,
Thai netizens condemned vendors selling religious offerings to foreign tourists at extortionate prices outside the famous Erawan Shrine in Bangkok after a video went viral on social media of a vendor charging Chinese tourists over 10,000 baht for an offering set. Erawan Shrine
KEY POINTS China’s National Health Commission announced late Monday that starting Jan. 8, inbound travelers would no longer need to quarantine upon arrival on the mainland, ending a policy of nearly three years. Within half
How to experience Switzerland off the beaten track: Chinese tourists want boutique holidays and country works to meet their needs as it prepares to welcome them Switzerland, with its scenery, food, history and luxury shopping,
In Tokyo’s Asakusa tourist district in Japan, caricaturist Masashi Higashitani is dusting off his Chinese as he prepares for an influx of travellers after Beijing, China ends inbound quarantine rules. “We used to say ni
China’s recent optimization of its COVID-19 response and the gradual return of Chinese citizens’ overseas travel have encouraged those working in the tourism sectors of Asia-Pacific countries. In the eyes of a Thai tuk-tuk driver
UK brand Superdry has launched its 11th annual Lunar New Year collection across Australia, in a bid to capitalise on the expected return of Chinese tourists to the country. The move follows the relaxing of
Travel after the coronavirus pandemic: Chinese tourists will initially stay in Asia-Pacific, experts say, and head outdoors for custom experiences Destinations closer to home, exclusive experiences and an increased use of technology could be on
Chinese tourists made 155 million outbound international trips in 2019, up 3.3 percent year on year, according to a report released Tuesday by China Tourism Academy. Last year, consumption abroad by China’s outbound tourists exceeded
Surging Chinese interest in Bali could help save Indonesia’s most lucrative tourist markets next year as coronavirus lockdowns prevent other travelers from getting to the island. The Bali Tourism Board, an association of tourism operators on
The Chinese social media landscape moves fast – and if you haven’t been paying attention closely, there’s a lot you’ve missed. New platforms have popped up, while main players including Alibaba and Tencent have consolidated
Ibiza, an island off the east coast of Spain, welcomed 150 Chinese tourists this year, a rare scene for locals. Encouraged by their arrival, Gloria Corral Joven, head of the local tourism bureau, led a
SHANGHAI — Opulent suites overlooking the Seine. Armfuls of shopping bags on Fifth Avenue. Private beaches in the Maldives. China’s ultra-wealthy travelers have been there and done it. As the motivations and attitudes towards travel among
Chinese insatiable appetite for foreign travel IT IS SAID to be the second-most-popular destination for Chinese visitors to Britain after Buckingham Palace, yet Liu Xiaoming, China’s ambassador to the country since 2009, jokes that he
Spending the traditional Chinese new year holiday traveling overseas has become the new trend in China. Of the 300 million Chinese who traveled during the weeklong holiday, a record 6 million travelled to an overseas
Controversial videos show visitors dipping bare feet into West Lake in China Some people regard the act ‘uncivilised’ while others say it’s completely normal In 2013, thousands of tourists reportedly washed their feet in popular
