Articles tagged “Chinese tourists”

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

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.

Today's podcast looks at U.S. holiday travel, Hilton's historic IPO, and Chinese travelers in New York City.

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

After much speculation, Thailand finally announced on Tuesday that it would grant visa-free entry to Indian citizens from November 10 till May 2024.

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.

Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.

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.

Asfar's launch aligns with the Saudi sovereign fund’s broad strategy, which is centered around tapping opportunities within the tourism sector and building strategic partnerships with private companies.

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.