First read is on us.

Subscribe today to keep up with the latest travel industry news.

China won't allow foreign tourists in Tibet again until further notice


Skift Take

China's temporary restrictions on travel to Tibet will add to the destination's appeal for foreign tourists, alongside the outdoor world's indifference to China's
Tibet-5434

Tour operators find alternative Buddhist destinations when Tibet travel permits are withheld from tourists. Photo by Dennis Jarvis.

China has once again stopped issuing travel permits for foreign visitors to Tibet, according to several tour operators.

“Right now, China is not allowing anybody in,” said Will Weber, co-founder and co-director of Journeys International, which has been bringing travelers to Tibet since 1986.

In recent months, China had made obtaining a permit for travel to Tibet more stringent by requiring that people travel in a group of five or more, and all be of the same nationality.

 

Up Next

Hotels

How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations

There are wide discrepancies in data quality for hotel transactions across global regions, with the largest occurring in Asia-Pacific. Because hotels and agencies need to harness data quality to thrive, they must take a more nuanced regional approach to monitoring potential issues.
Sponsored
Hotels

IHG Buys Ruby Hotels as 20th Brand

IHG's latest franchising deal underscores how there's distribution pressure on independent hotel brands to join forces with the largest hotel groups.