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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.

Tourism

China-U.S. Travel Restrictions Are Easing, but These Hurdles Limit a Full Recovery

China lifting group tour restrictions and more flights to the U.S. represent real progress. But air service is still limited and visa backlogs remain.

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 months ago

Daily Lodging Report

China Resumes Group Tours to South Korea

China has lifted a ban on group tours to more than 70 locations. Group tours will resume to dozens of locations in Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and North America.

10 months ago

Tourism

Decline in Chinese Tourist Spending Forces the U.S. to Reassess

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the U.S.'s Chinese tourist problem, TUI's post-pandemic profite, and Inspirato's inspiration.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Tourism

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan

How long will we have to wait before China's outbound tourism sentiment is revived completely?

Casey Hall and Joyce Lee, Reuters | 10 months ago

Hotels

Choice Hotels Wants to Make More Acquisitions

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Choice Hotels’ acquisitions, China’s travel restrictions, and a new airline partnership between Europe and Asia.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Travel Agents

China Group Travel Restrictions Continue to Stunt Full Recovery

While China's borders are open, group tours are limited. And with reduced flights and visa-processing constraints, global travel will continue to miss the spend and impact of the Chinese traveler.

Selene Brophy | 10 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Won’t See Full Travel Recovery Without Chinese Tourists

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at U.S. tourism recovery, AI gains in travel, and Expedia gaining ground on Booking.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Tourism

What Dragon Trail’s Travel Agent Survey Says About Chinese Tourism

The younger demographics actively engaging with travel agents underscores the need for adaptation. Agents are blending traditional and digital methods to connect with clients, staying relevant by catering to their evolving preferences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 months ago

Tourism

U.S. to Start ‘Road Show’ to Attract Chinese Tourists but Flight Limits Remain

U.S. tourism marketing officials are hoping that air service to China — a vital tourism market — improves later this year.

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

Tourism

China’s Latest Holiday Points to Summer Strength in Outbound Travel

The Chinese are traveling, perhaps not as much as destinations would have liked them to, but the resurgence of Chinese travel brings optimism for travel businesses worldwide. It's a positive indication of recovery and a step towards normalcy in the tourism industry.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago