Articles tagged “Chinese tourists”

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 | 3 days ago

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

Tourism

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign

Today's podcast looks at Visit California's new campaign, Certares' new acquisition, and Chinese travelers' favorite destinations.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 days ago

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign

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 | 4 weeks 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 | 2 months ago

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

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 | 3 months ago

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

Tourism

U.S. Holiday Travel Season May Be Largest Ever

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

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

U.S. Holiday Travel Season May Be Largest Ever

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 | 6 months ago

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

News Blog

Thailand Now Grants Visa-Free Entry to Indians

After much speculation, Thailand finally announced on Tuesday that it would grant visa-free entry to Indian citizens from November 10 till May 2024. Indians will be allowed to stay in the country for a maximum period of 30 days as part of this arrangement. Last week, Sri Lanka announced that Indian travelers would not require…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

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 | 7 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 | 7 months ago

Record Number of Chinese Traveling Domestically Amid Economic Slowdown