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Chinese Outbound Travel News

Outbound tourism from China has been a major force in the global tourism industry before the pandemic. In 2019, Chinese travelers made 155 million trips abroad and spent almost $255 billion, amounting to 14% of global tourism revenue. The number of total outbound trips from China is expected to surpass 200 million in 2023 and 365 million by 2030. This would mean a significant recovery and growth for the global tourism industry. Follow news about this below.

News Blog

Thailand’s ‘Meaningful Relationship’ Campaign Romanticizes Tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveiled a new marketing campaign "Meaningful Relationship" at the World Travel Market event in London on Monday. The heart of the campaign is to encourage tourists to create more than just travel memories, it's about fostering connections with the people, communities, nature and Thailand itself. In tune with evolving travel…

Tourism

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

From long visa wait times to an air traffic control staffing shortage to declining airports, the U.S. has some serious long-term problems if it wants to compete effectively.

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

Online Travel

Here’s Why China’s Fliggy Thinks the Travel Recovery Is Just Getting Started

As the Chinese travel market embraces personalization, technology integration, and enhanced experiences, the industry needs to adjust to this ever-changing landscape.

Here’s Why China’s Fliggy Thinks the Travel Recovery Is Just Getting Started

Daily Lodging Report

China’s Domestic Travel Tops 2019 in Trips and Spending

The average spending of outbound Chinese travelers during the first five days of China's National Holiday surpassed the level from 2019.

News Blog

Australia Reopens to Chinese Group Tourism

Australia has recommenced visa processing for Chinese group travel, Australia's Ministry of Trade and Tourism announced on Monday. The visa processing restart follows China's lifting of pandemic-era restrictions last month on outbound group tours to Australia, the U.S., Japan and multiple other countries. Australia reopened its borders to international travel in March this year. Since…

Hotels

Hilton Promises Clarity on Mandatory Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's fee promise, U.S. tourism leaders' thoughts on outbound China travel, Morocco tourism returning.

Hilton Promises Clarity on Mandatory Fees

Daily Lodging Report

China Outbound Tourism to Fully Rebound by Late 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council predicts that it will take about a year for popular tourist destinations worldwide to see a significant return of Chinese visitors, with challenges like visa and passport difficulties slowing the process.

Daily Lodging Report

Thailand Takes Step to Woo Chinese Tourists

The Royal Thai Government is granting temporary tourist visa exemptions to Chinese and Kazakhstani passport holders from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024, to boost tourism revenue.

Daily Lodging Report

South Korea Takes Steps to Woo More Chinese Tourists

South Korea aims to attract 1.5 million Chinese tourists by the end of the year. Pre-pandemic, nearly five million Chinese visitors came to South Korea yearly.

Hotels

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High

It's not surprising that the Middle East is prioritizing hotel development to accommodate a growing influx of tourists. This proactive approach aligns with their broader economic and tourism strategies to foster long-term growth and competitiveness in the global tourism market.

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High