Articles tagged “chinese tourism”

Tourism

What Are ‘Dumping Tours’ and Why Is South Korea Cracking Down on Them?

Ever snagged a dirt-cheap tour package and thought you hit the jackpot, only to find your guide dragging you from one souvenir shop to the next? Well, guess what? You’ve just been on a dumping tour.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 9 hours ago

What Are ‘Dumping Tours’ and Why Is South Korea Cracking Down on Them?

Podcasts

NYC Airbnb Details, FAA Loopholes and China Visa Waivers

Today's podcast looks at Legit Airbnb’s in New York, a charter jet loophole, and China’s expanded visa waiver scheme.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

NYC Airbnb Details, FAA Loopholes and China Visa Waivers

Airlines

Getting Out of China ‘Was The Right Call,’ Qantas International CEO Says

Just months after returning to Shanghai, Qantas is due to operate its last scheduled flight to the city at the end of July. Cam Wallace tells Skift about the rationale behind the shock move.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Getting Out of China ‘Was The Right Call,’ Qantas International CEO Says

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in China?

As China continues its recovery from the pandemic, we look at trends shaping the country's travel industry.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in China?

Tourism

China’s Outbound Tourism Rebounds with Visa-Free Boom and Surge in Middle East Travel

2024 may be the first “back to normal" year for China's outbound travel since the pandemic, and Chinese tourists are leaning towards destinations with simpler visa processes.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

China’s Outbound Tourism Rebounds with Visa-Free Boom and Surge in Middle East Travel

Tourism

China’s Lunar New Year 2024: Group Tours Are Out, Northern Lights Are In

Xīn nián kuài lè! (Happy Chinese Lunar New Year, to those who celebrate.)

Casey Hall and Sophie Yu;, Reuters | 5 months ago

Tourism

China Expects Record 9 Billion Trips During Lunar New Year Travel Rush

Although China still has a way to go to make a complete recovery from the pandemic, the projected boom in Lunar New Year trips is a welcome sign for the travel industry worldwide.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

China Expects Record 9 Billion Trips During Lunar New Year Travel Rush

News Blog

China Announces Visa-Free Entry for 6 Countries

In a strategic move to jumpstart its tourism sector, China has declared temporary exemption from visa requirements for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. Announcing this on Friday, the spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry, Mao Ning said the exemption period is set to last from December 1 to November 30,…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Online Travel

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

The post-pandemic Chinese traveler is a whole new ballgame, and travel companies need to understand that and step up their game.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

Tourism

China’s Golden Week Holiday Spending Per Capita Tops Pre-Covid Levels

Outbound travel from China still has a long way to go to reach 2019 levels, but the country's domestic travel industry has been booming in recent weeks — a much needed boost for the nation's economy.

Reuters | 9 months ago