Articles tagged “golden week”

Tourism

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Global travel softened due to the seasonality of demand. In October 2023, the Skift Travel Health Index dipped to 103. Europe was impacted the most due to reduced pent-up demand and economic concerns. Despite China's Golden Week holiday, the travel recovery in the country remained sluggish.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 week ago

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

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 | 4 weeks ago

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

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

Tourism

China Golden Week Saw Cross-Border Trips Surge to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

China's travel recovery hasn't reached 2019 levels, but that's not far off. Favorite destination? Thailand.

Reuters | 2 months ago

China Golden Week Saw Cross-Border Trips Surge to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

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 | 2 months ago

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

Tourism

Record Number of Chinese Traveling Domestically Amid Economic Slowdown

The record number of Chinese traveling domestically during the Golden Week holiday is disappointing not only many travel agents, but some overseas destinations as well still waiting for their large-scale return.

Casey Hall and Sophie Yu, Reuters | 2 months ago

Record Number of Chinese Traveling Domestically Amid Economic Slowdown

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High

Tourism

China Closes Universal Studios Beijing, Locks Down Parts of Wuhan

China is clearly not willing to let its guard down in a hurry. The country is persistent about sticking to its stringent zero-Covid policy.

Liz Lee and Bernard Orr, Reuters | 1 year ago

China Closes Universal Studios Beijing, Locks Down Parts of Wuhan

Tourism

China’s Golden Week Salvaged by Hyperlocal Tourists

With some companies asking employees not to leave their city of residence during the holiday, it's no surprise short-distance, local trips are making up the majority of the tourism market.

Engen Tham and Wang Jing, Reuters | 1 year ago

China’s Golden Week Salvaged by Hyperlocal Tourists