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Franck Droin appointed as general manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau

Kristin Mariano Feb 23, 2023

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the new appointment of Franck Droin as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau. In his new position, Franck will oversee…

Hotels

Sabre signs agreement with Tian Xia Fang Cang to support future Chinese hospitality sector recovery

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

Hospitality provider Tian Xia Fang Cang will be marketing Sabre Hospitality’s solutions in China, with a focus on its Global Distribution System.

Hotels

Four Seasons to unveil brand new luxury hotel in Taipei

Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2023

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality, and Yuan Lih Construction Co., Ltd., the developer that is part of Taipei-based Yuan Lih Group, announce plans for…

Global

Air Astana resumes Astana- Beijing flights

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

From 18 March 2023, Air Astana will resume flights from Astana to Beijing with a frequency of two per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a further increase set for summer.

Airlines and Aviation

Almost 2,000 Chinese flights to enter Thailand

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) authorised1,910 flights from China to enter the kingdom, with 671 expected to arrive in February and 970 slated for arrival in March, according to…

Hotels

The Peninsula Hotels launches global fundraising initiative for Turkey

Kristin Mariano Feb 15, 2023

On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI to operate flights to 5 destinations in China from March 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 13, 2023

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate 14 weekly flights to five destinations in the People’s Republic of China after the country’s border reopening

Hotels

Accor’s latest hotel openings from across the world

Kristin Mariano Feb 9, 2023

Accor's latest hotel openings and signings from destinations across the world including: Manly Pacific - MGallery in Australia, Fairmont Manchester San Diego in the USA, Swissotel…

Visa updates

High-demand results in eight-week-long waiting period for Schengen Visas

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

Nationals of China planning to visit Europe now that the Coronavirus travel restrictions have been lifted may face long waiting times of up to eight weeks when applying for Schengen visas…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Feb 7, 2023

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China. The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…

Tourism

Chinese group tour travel starts again to 20 Countries

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2023

The second phase of China’s outbound tourism recovery begins today, Monday 6 February. Chinese group tour travel will recommence to 20 countries.

Global

Visit Jiangsu celebrates ‘Chinese New Year’

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2023

A series of "Happy Chinese New Year" activities created by Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism has showed the overseas audience the festive atmosphere and leisure life…

Airlines and Aviation

Ranking of destinations that have reactivated their direct air connections with China for 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2023

Mabrian, a leading tourism intelligence company, has presented a new study based on air connectivity data from flights connecting the world's main cities with China

Airlines and Aviation

British airways announces resumption of flights to mainland China

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and…

Airlines and Aviation

Bookings rise for the Chinese New Year

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

For the Chinese New Year, aviation analytics firm, Cirium, shared some statistics showing how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Tourism

228Mn Chinese travellers per year by 2030

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

The number of outbound trips made by Chinese citizens is expected to increase from 170 million in 2019 to reach 228 million in 2030, according to the new China Outbound Tourism Handbook…

Tourism

Thailand gears up for the return of Chinese tourists

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

Following the easing of restrictions on China’s huge outbound travel market, Thailand’s leading hoteliers reveal their expectations for the recovery of Chinese tourism in the “Land of…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistajet flight demand hops ahead of lunar new year, China travel rush

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

VistaJet sees demand for private aviation continuing to pick up on the back of the Lunar New Year holiday across Asia.

MICE

ITB China announces comeback as in-person event from 12-14 Sept

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, announces its comeback as a live event. The show will once more bring together top-level buyers from…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates resumes passenger services to Shanghai and Beijing

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2023

Emirates will ramp up its operations in China ahead of the New Lunar Year and in response to strong travel demand, boosting connectivity to its gateways; Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing as…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group sees surge in mainland China travel bookings ahead of Lunar New Year period

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2023

Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes…

Eturbo News

China demand for travel: Bookings and destination trends

Dmytro Makarov Jan 14, 2023 0

Trip.com Group, the travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continues to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes after the decision…

Air

Airlines Are Wary About Restarting Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Jan 13, 2023

After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers. The…

Tourism

The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys. On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…

Eturbo News

Flight bookings surge as China ends its zero-COVID policy

Harry Johnson Jan 12, 2023 0

China’s aviation regulator plans to restore flight capacity to 70% of pre-pandemic levels by January 6, and to 88% by January 31 Flight bookings surge as China ends its zero-COVID policy

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern Ups Services To Sydney And Melbourne

Joe Cusmano Jan 11, 2023

China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will increase its Sydney-Shanghai route to three weekly flights commencing on 16 January in response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions…

Air

IATA Slam Covid-19 Tests For Travellers From China

Joe Cusmano Jan 10, 2023

IATA has criticised countries’ decisions to impose coronavirus tests and other measures on Chinese travellers as futile “knee-jerk” reactions. A rising number of countries, including…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific welcomes quarantine-free travel and will more than double its flights to the Chinese Mainland

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, as well as the lifting of transit…

Technology

Alipay+ promotes QR code connectivity, paving ways for a cash-free, mobile friendly travel experience in Chinese mainland for Asian consumers

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

Alipay+ is striving to provide cash-free and mobile-friendly travel experiences for Asian tourists in the Chinese mainland, as it seeks to partner with more merchants and enable greater QR…

Eturbo News

WTTC Sees No New Dangers When Traveling to China

Juergen T Steinmetz Jan 8, 2023 0

On the day, the Chinese Government is opening up for tourism and travel again, the US, Germany and other countries impose warnings. WTTC Sees No New Dangers When Traveling to China

Eturbo News

Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban

Harry Johnson Jan 7, 2023 0

Hong Kong health officials banned imported hamsters and other small mammals of foreign origin in January of 2022 Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban

Hotels

InterContinental Saigon unveils the newly renovated Grand Ballroom & Function Spaces

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2023

InterContinental Saigon is ecstatic to announce an exciting transformation of its Grand Ballroom and function spaces.

Hotels

AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou opens with 135 keys

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2023

AC Hotels by Marriott, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced its brand debut in Greater China with the opening of AC Hotel…

Features

China Matters’ Feature: A Modern Makeover of a 600-year City

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2023

Originally set up as a defense post against pirates and other foes during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Suochengli was later converted to a residential area for civilians to live.

Reopening updates

Macau expects surge in tourists during Chinese New Year

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2023

Macau is expecting a surge in Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday, after COVID prevention measures were dropped and the zero-COVID policy abandoned after nearly three years.…

Hotels

Global transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts gains momentum throughout Greater China

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2023

With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to build momentum across the globe, with Greater China now featuring eight properties exemplifying…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

On the morning of 27 Dec , Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China's outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier.

Japan

Japan restricts China, Hong Kong & Macao arrivals from 30 December

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

Japan has decided to restrict arrivals from China or those who have been in China in the previous 7 days, effective December 30, 2022.

Abu Dhabi

Etihad to fly to Shanghai twice weekly

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.

Hotels

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts strengthens footprint in Taiyuan

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

Seven months after inking its partnership agreement with Shanxi Xiaohe Xincheng Hotel Co. Ltd, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of three new hotels in the heart of…

Tourism

Chinese outbound travel market to bounce back in one year

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Chinese buyers see swift recovery possible within one year according to latest ITB China Travel Trends Report.

Tourism

Chinese buyers see swift recovery possible within one year

Kristin Mariano Dec 21, 2022

Travel companies in China have struggled since 2020, however, optimism about the long-term development of the travel industry has prevailed. 79% of surveyed companies that managed to stay…

Airports

Beijing Airport Drops COVID-19 Test Requirement

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2022

Beijing Capital International Airport, the busiest airport in China, no longer needs visitors to show a clean COVID-19 test result to board the plane, according to Reuters, citing…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group launches travel revival plan to reconnect Chinese travellers with global destinations

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022

Trip.com Group's Chinese language platform Ctrip launched its 2023 Travel Revival A Plan to reunite destinations with Chinese travellers.

Global

Jining boosts cultural, tourism exchanges with Japan and Korea

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

Themed on "relishing in the beauty of traditional Chinese culture and reflecting on the wisdom of sages", the cultural, tourism exchanges week with Japan, ROK took place in Jining, which is…

Attractions

39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

Located in the heartland of Northeast Asia, Harbin enjoys superior natural conditions, a special urban history and unique ice and snow culture.

Tourism

Picturesque winter scenery of Xuecheng District, Zaozhuang

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2022

Another destination worth visiting this winter is Xuecheng District, Zaozhuang in China. The Heiyu Reservoir Area in Xuecheng District, Zaozhang City, Shandong Province presents a picture of…

Eturbo News

Hong Kong Travel and Tourism Reopens

Juergen T Steinmetz Dec 13, 2022 0

The travel and tourism industry in Hongkong has been anxious. As of Wednesday this Chinese city is opening for foreign visitors again. Hong Kong Travel and Tourism Reopens

Eturbo News

China Southern Airlines renews distribution agreement with Sabre

Harry Johnson Dec 12, 2022 0

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the renewal of a global distribution agreement with China Southern…

Eturbo News

Business events return to Hong Kong in 2023 with four trade shows

Harry Johnson Dec 12, 2022 0

HKTB aims to spur the recovery of the MICE industry in Hong Kong and consolidate Hong Kong's position as a preferred MICE destination. Business events return to Hong Kong in 2023 with four…

Features

Shanxi with its wintery oriental charm

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

When the snow falls on Shanxi, which is reputed as the "Museum of Chinese ancient architecture", the beauty of the building is no less attractive than the capital.

By the Way

The 10th Straits Youth Day held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

On 2 December, the 10th Straits Youth Day, co-sponsored by Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, All-China Youth Federation and Fujian Provincial People's Government, was held in …

Eturbo News

Airlines cut losses in 2022 and return to profit in 2023

Harry Johnson Dec 7, 2022 0

Despite global economic uncertainties, there are plenty of reasons for the airline industry to be optimistic about 2023. Airlines cut losses in 2022 and return to profit in 2023

Cruise

China’s Domestic Cruise Industry Continues To Grow

Joe Cusmano Dec 6, 2022

China has released further information about its domestic cruise industry development plans. A new joint venture between CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation) and Carnival…

Eturbo News

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas appoints new controller

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Nov 29, 2022 0

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has announced the appointment of Ary Asriry to the position of the resort’s financial controller. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas…

Hotels

TravelgateX partners with Fliggy to expand global reach

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

TravelgateX announced a service provider partnership with Fliggy, a leading online travel platform in China.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tongcheng Travel reports stable user growth in 2022 Q3 amid COVID resurgence crosswinds

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited an innovator and leader in China's online travel industry, announced its unaudited consolidated results for the three months ended 30 September 2022 (the…

Eturbo News

Ascott unveils Somerset brand refresh

Harry Johnson Nov 22, 2022 0

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today unveiled its refreshed hospitality brand, Somerset. A brand that champions inclusivity and…

Air

Airbus Begins Assembling A321s In China

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2022

Airbus began producing the first A321 aircraft in Tianjin, China after the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in the country’s north improved its manufacturing capabilities. Ever since the…

Hotels

Marriott International set to expand portfolio in Greater China

Harry Johnson Nov 14, 2022 0

Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its select service portfolio in Greater China with the expected addition of 30 hotels in the segment by the end of 2023. The…

China

Chinese gaming revenues to dip by USD1.6B this year

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

The number of gamers is expected to plunge by 175 million in 2022, and nearly one-third of that drop comes from China.

Eturbo News

The best performing travel destinations of 2022

Harry Johnson Nov 7, 2022 0

The best performing country list is headed by the Dominican Republic, the best performing city list by Antalya in Turkey. The best performing travel destinations of 2022

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland

Joe Cusmano Nov 7, 2022

China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to…

Eturbo News

US international arrivals up 158.6 percent

Harry Johnson Nov 3, 2022 0

In August of 2022, international visitor arrivals to the United States of America totaled 5,697,087 - an increase of 158.6%. US international arrivals up 158.6 percent

Global

Chinese time-honored county in E. China’s Jiangxi glitters with new vitality

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

In recent years, the Fengxin county has accelerated project-oriented development of cultural tourism. It has invested a total of 600 million yuan (about 82.5 million U.S. dollars) to…

Cruise

Costa Cruises Realigns In Asia As China Continues Covid Restrictions

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2022

China’s zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy continues to hamper the reopening of the market for international cruise ships, even though travel restrictions related to the pandemic are being…

Eturbo News

COVID rears its ugly head again in China

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Oct 29, 2022 0

IT&CM China and CTW China 2022 have had to reschedule its in-person and virtual events due to the effects of COVID-19. COVID rears its ugly head again in China

Global

Verdant mountains and blue seas in Dalian

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

Dalian's southern coastal area, starting from Bangchui Island in the east and ending at Lianhua Mountain in the west, is where visitors may see lively sika deer with antlers.

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese Airlines Set To Increase International Services

Joe Cusmano Oct 26, 2022

Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention. China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…

Global

Over 1,500 Chinese nationals gain Irish residency through IIP

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

Over 1,500 wealthy Chinese citizens have acquired residency in Ireland in the past decade through the latter’s Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), while the majority of them were granted in…

Features

Dujiangyan flourishes as a model for ecological civilization

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2022

Dujiangyan city in Sichuan province, an important ecological center in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has taken ecological civilization as a priority and promoted urban development…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Trip.com Group becomes a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Kristin Mariano Oct 18, 2022

Trip.com Group has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) global network as a member. Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising…

Hotels

Hyatt Place Huangshan Train Station opens with 180 keys

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022

Hyatt Place Huangshan Train Station, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Huangshan, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight linking Abu Dhabi & Guangzhou

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022

Etihad Airways has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou. The inaugural flight, EY868, departed Abu Dhabi on 10th October.

Hotels

Dusit International opens new luxury wellness resort in the heart of Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2022

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani…

Air

Chinese jet certificated

Malcolm Ginsberg Oct 3, 2022

China has certified the COMAC C919, China’s home-grown passenger jet to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family of aircraft. A photo posted by China Aviation Review on 29…

OTAs & Tour Operators

More people favour sustainable travel – Trip.com

Kristin Mariano Sep 30, 2022

Trip.com Group has released its inaugural ‘Sustainable Travel Consumer Report 2022’, coinciding with World Tourism Day. This report sheds light on the increased acceptance of…

Technology

Alipay+ partners with leading Asian e-Wallets to promote cashless travel in South Korea

Kristin Mariano Sep 29, 2022

Leading mobile payment providers across Asia has announced an integration of Alipay+ cross-border digital payment solutions in South Korea in an effort to jointly promote cashless travel…

Eturbo News

SkyTeam Alliance welcomes new member airline

Dmytro Makarov Sep 28, 2022 0

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic have today announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam&rsquor;s newest member in early 2023. Virgin Atlantic will become…

Eturbo News

Xiamen Airlines switches to Airbus A320neo

Harry Johnson Sep 22, 2022 0

Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by…

Hotels

Discover the mystic of Shangri-La with LUX* Tea Horse Road Shangri-La

Kristin Mariano Sep 19, 2022

Nestled in the heart of Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, between the rolling hills of the ancient city of Dukezong, the newest hotel addition to LUX* Tea Horse Road China - LUX* Tea Horse Road…

Hotels

Hilton set to offer 135 properties in Greater China

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

With 98 hotels in the pipeline, nearly 1 in 3 future openings for Hilton Hotels globally will be in this market.

Eturbo News

IATA: Global air traffic was up 58.8% in July 2022

Harry Johnson Sep 8, 2022

IATA's airline passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in global air travel continues to be strong IATA: Global air traffic was up 58.8% in July 2022

Eturbo News

Domestic travel keeps US world’s biggest Travel & Tourism market

Harry Johnson Sep 6, 2022

China and Germany hold onto second and third position while UK sees significant drop in the global Travel & Tourism GDP rankings Domestic travel keeps US world’s biggest Travel…

China

China discourages travel as it locks down 65 million

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022

China has locked down 65 million of its citizens under tough COVID-19 restrictions and is discouraging travel during upcoming national holidays.

Hotels

China hotel for Hyatt

Malcolm Ginsberg Sep 5, 2022

Hyatt has opened its first property under its Hyatt Place brand in Nanchong, a city located in the northeast of China’s Sichuan province. The 276-room Hyatt Place Nanchong Gaoping is…

Attractions

World’s longest canal opens to tourism in China

Kanchan Nath Sep 3, 2022

The Cangzhou city downtown section of the world's oldest and longest man-made river, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is open to navigation for tourism on 1 September. It will…

Eturbo News

Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages

Harry Johnson Sep 2, 2022

Australian healthcare, hospitality and agriculture sectors have been hit particularly hard by workforce shortages Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages

Hospitality

Artyzen to launch five projects in Shanghai, China in 2022

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2022

Artyzen Hospitality Group ("Artyzen") will be developing five projects in Shanghai: lifestyle hotels, conference centres, and service apartments, all slated to open by the end of 2022.

Eturbo News

China eases entry requirements for some foreigners

Harry Johnson Aug 26, 2022

Holders of valid APEC business travel cards and foreign students with valid study residence permit don't need to apply for new visa to China China eases entry requirements for some…

Eturbo News

China’s domestic tourism on track to recovery

Harry Johnson Aug 23, 2022

China's tourism revenue and tourist numbers reportedly dropped in the first half of 2022 by nearly fifty percent China’s domestic tourism on track to recovery

Hospitality

The Lux Collective signs first Guangzhou hotel management agreement

Kristin Mariano Aug 16, 2022

Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and Jumbo Group in China signed a hotel management agreement in July 2022 to build the first LUX* urban resort in Guangzhou, China – LUX*…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda and Alipay+ expand on their partnership to offer greater rewards

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

Agoda and Alipay+ today announced a new partnership that will leverage Alipay+ solutions on the Agoda platform for better customer benefits and rewards. This is in addition to the…

Air

China eases restrictions for international Covid flight suspensions

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2022

The change, starting now, is aimed at promoting personnel exchanges between China and foreign countries, and foreign exchange and cooperation

China

What a formal China Outbound Tourism survey won’t tell you.

Anita Chan Aug 8, 2022

To set the stage right, my company respects surveys. We actually did many surveys ourselves and came up with Young Chinese Travelers’ Journey, 9+1 Chinese Travel KOLs Opinions amid &…

Eturbo News

Sudden lockdown traps 80,000 tourists in China’s ‘Hawaii’

Harry Johnson Aug 7, 2022

Sanya's lockdown has been triggered by a COVID-19 outbreak and was declared a day after 263 new positive coronavirus cases were confirmed Sudden lockdown traps 80,000 tourists in…

Airlines and Aviation

The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2022

To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…

Features

10 top tips to aid smoother travel this summer: Trip.com

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2022

Check your airline, train or ferry operators’ latest guidelines for departure and arrival times

Eturbo News

Boeing to open new Japan Research & Technology Center

Harry Johnson Aug 1, 2022

New Boeing center in Japan will focus on sustainable aviation fuels, electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites Boeing to open new Japan Research & Technology…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Inspiring 100 million travellers! Trip.com rolls out green tourism goals

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2022

This will cover three key areas, including working with partners to launch over 10,000 low-carbon travel products; promoting sustainable travel concepts and engaging 100 million travellers…

Tourism

COVID-hit China’s domestic tourism revenues fall 28%

Megha Paul Jul 20, 2022

Chinese tourists made a total of 1.46 billion domestic trips in the January-June period, 22.2 per cent lower than the previous year

Eturbo News

How many planes will be built over the next 10 years: Incredible!

Linda S. Hohnholz Jul 20, 2022

Between the years 2022 to 2031, the US dollar value of airplane production will be a staggering $2.94 trillion. How many jets is that? How many planes will be built over the next 10 years:…

Trip.com Group and Singapore Tourism Board strengthen ties to further promote Singapore

Kristin Mariano Jul 18, 2022

Building on the three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2020, Trip.com Group and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are deepening their collaboration across key markets…

Four Seasons Hotel Xi’an set to open in 2026

Kristin Mariano Jul 15, 2022

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and esteemed Chinese development firm, Spring Garden Company Limited, a subsidiary of Vanzhong Group, have announced plans for the upcoming Four Seasons Hotel…

Hotels

Accor and Sunmei set to open more than 400 new Mövenpick hotels across China

Kristin Mariano Jul 15, 2022

Accor has announced a new master franchise agreement with Sunmei Digital Intelligence Group to debut and develop Mövenpick by Accor brand across China. Together, Sunmei and Accor plan…

Macau closes all casinos as it goes on new COVID-19 lockdown

Harry Johnson Jul 11, 2022

All "industries and commercial companies and venues in Macau" will remain suspended from Monday, July 11 until July 18" Macau closes all casinos as it goes on new COVID-19 lockdown

Tourism

Tourism sector in China to create over 30 million jobs over next decade

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2022

WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) shows the sector will reach more than 107 million employed within the sector by 2032

Four Chinese airlines order 292 new Airbus A320 jets

Harry Johnson Jul 1, 2022

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines placed an order with Airbus for 292 new A320 aircraft Four Chinese airlines order 292 new Airbus A320 jets

Air

Touchdown China! Etihad goes off to Beijing

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2022

With this, Etihad becomes the first regular direct international passenger service to return to Beijing

Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by 2026

Harry Johnson Jun 29, 2022

Airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing lockdowns, travel bans and other restrictions Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by…

Tourism

ITB China MeetUp 2022 to reunite over 20 destinations this September

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2022

The exclusive and compact event format features an in-person event to be held on 21 September 2022, in Shanghai, and a two-week virtual event period between 14 – 28 September

Tourism

China to allow more international flights

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2022

China’s civil aviation authority said it is discussing with its counterparts in certain countries the possibility of gradually increasing international passenger flights in and out of the…

Tourism

China lifts two-year COVID visa ban on Indians

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2022

China has announced plans to provide visas to Indian professionals and their families stranded in India for over two years

The Hidden Door to Shambhala Songtsam Guides Guests & Readers

Linda S. Hohnholz Jun 14, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN On “A Path to Enlightenment” Through New Hardcover Brand Story Songtsam Hotels, Resorts & Tours, an award-winning boutique luxury hotel chain in the Tibet and Yunnan…

Eturbo News

Why Airbus and Boeing now fly with fake spare parts installed

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 8, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN With sanctions against Russia for its brutal attack on Ukraine, international aviation may become a collateral casualty in this war. As it has been shown for decades in…

Features

AXA Partners and Trip.com announces new travel insurance products in Germany, France and the UK

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2022

The strategic partnership between Trip.com and AXA Partners continues to develop in Europe. The collaboration, started 7 years ago in China focused on creating insurance products adapted to…

Eturbo News

ATM 2022: Long-term trajectory of Middle East travel and tourism

Harry Johnson May 13, 2022

ATM 2022: Long-term trajectory of Middle East travel and tourism - More than 23,000 visitors attended the 29th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, as industry leaders gathered at…

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A deal value in China drops by 12%

Kristin Mariano May 4, 2022

The ongoing global geopolitical issues and volatile market conditions continue to pose downside risk to the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity in China.

Airlines and Aviation

Travel with a smaller footprint: Trip.com and Etihad offer travellers free flight carbon offsetting

Kristin Mariano Apr 29, 2022

To mark Earth Day, Trip.com, the global travel agency, and Etihad, the national airline of the UAE, today launch a month-long Travel with a smaller footprint campaign where Trip.com…

Tourism

India suspends tourist visas of Chinese travellers

Megha Paul Apr 26, 2022

India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals, global airlines body International Air Transport Association (IATA) said

Air

AirAsia inks deal with Trip.com

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2022

AirAsia Super App is partnering with Trip.com, a move that will give AirAsia Super App access to over 1.2 million additional hotels in 200 countries

Spring blossom tours attract 40% more travellers than last year: Trip.com

Megha Paul Mar 17, 2022

According to a report released by Chinese OTA giant Trip.com and weather forecast platform Moji, spring blossom tours are popular, leading to over 40% year-on-year increase in ticket…

How is Qatar Airways celebrating Lunar New Year

Megha Paul Feb 1, 2022

Qatar Airways has marked the Lunar New Year with a special curated selection of festive treats and decorations onboard and in lounges, and traditional ‘hóngbāo’ red envelopes for passengers…

When will we see Chinese outbound tourists again?

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2022

Anita Chan, CEO of Compass Edge, talks about how pent-up demand is building up and the interest to know what’s happening in other parts of the world is increasing in China

CWT’s Hindmarsh to spearhead development in China

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2022

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform has announced the appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh as SVP, Chief Operating Officer of RoomIt and China

Airbus goes to China to develop new aircraft lifecycle facility

Megha Paul Jan 26, 2022

Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China

Air

Flight bookings in China increase 70% for Spring Festival

Megha Paul Jan 25, 2022

The 2022 Spring Festival travel rush has kicked off as the first day of the 40-day travel season ending on February 25 saw transportation of 780,000 passengers.

Over 45K unique visitors searched for designated quarantine hotels: Trip.com

Megha Paul Jan 17, 2022

Since the launch of designated quarantine hotels in early 2021, Trip.com has recorded bookings totaling over 200,000 room nights, serving more than 15,000 Hong Kong residents returning from…

Air

China targets 2023-25 for recovery in international air travel

Megha Paul Jan 10, 2022

China will focus on expanding domestic flights and restoring international air travel in 2023-2025, the country's aviation regulator said as it issued a new five-year development plan for a…

China’s rail trips hit 21.42 million during New Year holiday

Megha Paul Jan 6, 2022

Roughly 21.42 million people travelled by train in China during the three-day New Year holiday

Airlines and Aviation

Tencent Cloud, JAL to roll out “Smart Transportation Solutions” for post-pandemic demand

Kristin Mariano Dec 14, 2021

Tencent Cloud has announced its collaboration with Japan Airlines (JAL) in providing the "Smart Transportation Solutions" with the aim of strengthening Japan’s tourism business, which is…

Trip.com holds 2021 Global Partner Summit in Macao

Megha Paul Dec 10, 2021

Trip.com Group held its 2021 Global Partner Summit in Macao with the theme of “Forward Together”

ITB China ropes in Saudi as culture travel partner

Megha Paul Nov 26, 2021

ITB China, the marketplace for China’s travel industry, has announced Saudi as the Official Culture Travel Partner of ITB China Virtual 2021

Accor introduces Emblems Collection – a captivating portfolio of unique luxury hotels

Kristin Mariano Nov 25, 2021

Accor has introduced Emblems Collection, a unique global portfolio of boutique hotels and luxurious resorts.

Demand for bookings of sixth-cycle designated quarantine hotels double on Trip.com

Megha Paul Nov 17, 2021

Since the launch of designated quarantine hotels in early 2021, Trip.com has recorded bookings in total of over 200,000 room nights, helping more than 10,000 Hong Kong residents returning…

ITB China 2021 kicks off with who’s who of Chinese travel industry on board

Megha Paul Nov 9, 2021

The Marketplace for China’s travel industry is once again attracting a diverse exhibitor representation, quality buyers and sees a strong line-up of partners this year

Shanghai Disneyland shuts down with over 30K visitors locked inside after one tests COVID positive

Megha Paul Nov 3, 2021

China has locked 33863 visitors inside the Shanghai Disneyland park after one visitor tested positive

US issues new guidelines for air travel, lifts restrictions on India, China and Europe from 8 November

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2021

In a new development as US opens international borders for non-essential travel, the US has issued new guidelines for foreign travellers, lifting restrictions on China, India and much of…

Radisson Collection unveils chic new hotel in Wuxi, China’s enchanting lakeside city

Kristin Mariano Oct 25, 2021

Radisson Collection Hotel, Wuxi is a stylish and sophisticated new downtown hotel that puts guests in the heart of one of China’s most compelling cities.

ITB China announces the Maldives as Official Island Travel Partner 2021 for Shanghai event in November

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2021

In 2021 Maldives will be the Official Island Travel Partner for the upcoming ITB China, set to take place from 24 – 26 November as a physical event in Shanghai, with a virtual extension from…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing predicts Chinese airlines will buy 8,700 Planes by 2040

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2021

According to Boeing's estimates, Chinese airlines will require 8,700 new planes worth $1.47 trillion by 2040 to keep up with the country's growing commercial air travel demand.

China-Hong Kong travellers will no longer need quarantine from 8 Sept

Megha Paul Sep 8, 2021

Travellers arriving in Hong Kong from China will no longer need to quarantine from 8 September onwards

Tourism

Europe becomes Strategic Partner of ITB China 2021

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

Many Chinese are looking forward to travelling abroad according to recent data collected by the European Travel Commission (ETC), who is strengthening ties with ITB China as a Strategic…

Tourism

Event Alert! PATA announces dates for Virtual PATA Travel Mart in September

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2021

PATA announced that Virtual PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2021 will take place from 2-5 September and Leshan, China will once again be the featured destination for the event

Tourism

WTM London unveils new China partnership

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2021

WTM London has announced that China Travel Online is the show’s newest buyer partner and media partner in China

Hospitality

Making hotel travel possible for all! Wyndham becomes official partner of ITB China for third time

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2021

The hotel industry giant will have a strong presence on both the physical and digital show floor of ITB China, introducing its brand-new products and innovative services to the industry in…

Global

Trip.com hosts first annual event in Sanya, China

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2021

Trip.com Group hosted its inaugural International Travelers’ Forum combining a partner forum during the day and a Travelers’ Night event focusing on Ctrip Community users in Hainan, Sanya

Tourism

ITB China set to take place as physical event in Shanghai in November

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2021

With travel and tourism within China bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, ITB China, the largest B2B exclusive travel trade show in China, is set as in-person event at the Shanghai World…

Global

FCM unveils tech platform in China

Megha Paul Jun 23, 2021

FCM has announced the launch of its new proprietary technology platform in China

Global

Dragon Boat Festival’s booking data shows steady domestic recovery in China: Trip.com

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2021

Trip.com Group has released its 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights, which reveal a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market

Tourism

International travel from China back to pre-Covid levels by 2023

Megha Paul May 18, 2021

China is ready for international travel - it has already opened its borders to 36 European and 13 Asian countries

Tourism

China’s domestic travel tops pre-pandemic levels over May Day break

Megha Paul May 6, 2021

Chinese tourists made around 230 million trips over the extended May Day holiday as domestic travel surpassed pre-coronavirus pandemic levels

Vaccination Updates

Europe’s drug agency starts review of Chinese vaccine

Kristin Mariano May 5, 2021

Europe’s drug regulator, European Medicines Agency (EMA), said that it has started the review of the vaccine from Chinese manufacturer Sinovac based on preliminary results from animal and…

Technology

200 million tourists set to travel over five-day break in China: Trip.com

Megha Paul Apr 19, 2021

Online travel services provider Trip.com Group has released its China May Day holiday forecast data which shows up to 200 million tourists in mainland China are set to travel over the…

Tourism

Beijing’s tourism loses USD50 billion in 2020

Kristin Mariano Mar 25, 2021

The tourism industry was badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the city of Beijing saw the momentum of the industry halted in 2020.

Vaccination Updates

Travellers could enter China easier if they are vaccinated…but wait!

Joe Cusmano Mar 19, 2021

China is making it easier for foreigners to get a visa to enter China, but wait not so fast, this treatment is only for people who have been inoculated with Chinese-made coronavirus…

Vaccination Updates

China unveils Covid-19 vaccination certificates for cross-border travel

Megha Paul Mar 10, 2021

China has launched a digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate for its citizens planning cross-border travels, joining other countries issuing similar documents as they seek ways to reopen…

Tourism

How to attract more Chinese travellers post-COVID

Kristin Mariano Mar 10, 2021

One of the strategies seen by some tourist destinations is to attract Chinese travellers, which is one of the biggest movers and shakers in travel.

Reopening updates

Haikou receives over one million travellers during Chinese New Year holiday

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2021

According to Haikou Tourism Development Commission, the capital received a total of 1,171,100 visitors during the seven-day holiday

Hotels

Accor to sell a 1.5% stake in Huazhu for EUR239 million

Kristin Mariano Feb 22, 2021

Accor announces that it completed the disposal of a 1.5% stake in Huazhu Group Limited (HTHT) for EUR239 million.

Tourism

Top 3 predictions for travel in Asian market

Kristin Mariano Feb 9, 2021

Here are the three predictions on the 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', how' and 'why' of travel.

Hospitality

Radisson Collection debuts in China

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2021

Radisson Collection, Radisson Hotel Group’s anthology of premium lifestyle hotels, has reached another major milestone with the official debut of Radisson Collection Hotel, Xing Guo Shanghai

Airlines and Aviation

Greater Bay Airlines, New Low Cost Launching in Unfavourable Time

Joe Cusmano Feb 4, 2021

Budget airline Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) applied for the rights to fly 104 routes across Asia, according to a Hong Kong government gazette.

Hospitality

Steigenberger comes to China’s City of Eternal Spring

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2021

Deutsche Hospitality and Huazhu are planning a further hotel project in China in the form of a new Steigenberger Hotel in Kunming, a location which is nicknamed the ‘City of Eternal Spring’…

MICE

ITB China Special Edition 2021 announces new business procurement convention in May

Megha Paul Jan 25, 2021

China BT MICE, announced that the Business Travel MICE Procurement Convention (BTMPC) will take place at this year’s ITB China Special Edition

Sofitel Haikou adds French flair in Hainan Island

Kristin Mariano Dec 23, 2020

This newest opening is the 23rd Sofitel Hotel open in the brand’s network across Greater China.

China emerges as top theme in travel sector as recovery beckons

Megha Paul Dec 18, 2020

With lockdowns and shutdowns back across several countries to contain the possible second or third wave of COVID-19, China’s domestic travel rebound has fuelled discussions in the travel and…

ITB China to host two events in Beijing and Shanghai

Megha Paul Dec 16, 2020

With traveller confidence recovering swiftly in China, the ITB China organisers have announced plans to launch an ITB China Special Edition in 2021

Dusit International opens luxury wellness resort in Suzhou, China

Harry S. Nov 26, 2020

Dusit International has continued its expansion in China with the recent opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani Wellness Resort Suzhou, Jiangsu

Reopening soon: Japan and China to resume business travel by November end

Megha Paul Nov 25, 2020

Japan and China have agreed to restart coronavirus-hit business travel this month in the first high-level dialogue since Japan picked a new leader in September

Singapore Tourism and Trip.com forge three-year deal

Megha Paul Nov 18, 2020

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Trip.com Group signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to jointly market Singapore as the destination of choice for travellers, and to enhance…

Features

Singles’ Day 11.11 2020 is teeming with travel deals

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2020

In the past years, travel companies have taken advantage of the event to offer amazing travel deals and discounts to consumers.

Tourism

No quarantine needed: Singapore to allow tourists from China, Australia

Kristin Mariano Oct 30, 2020

Starting 6 November, Singapore will allow all travellers from China and state of Victoria, Australia without the need for quarantine as long as they negative from COVID-19 upon arrival.

Flights from India to China’s Wuhan all set to resume operation

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2020

India’s national carrier, Air India, is all set to operate flights to Wuhan on 30 October

Marriott debuts in Southwest China with W Chengdu

Megha Paul Oct 21, 2020

Marriott has expanded its portfolio of W Hotels in China with the opening of the W Chengdu in Gaoxin district

Thailand mulls no-quarantine policy for Chinese tourists

Kristin Mariano Oct 19, 2020

As Thailand will welcome its first batch of tourists at the end of the month, the country is reportedly in talks with China to exempt Chinese tourists from the required 14-day quarantine by…

Beijing limits new daily arrivals to 500 people to curb COVID-19 spread

Harry S. Oct 12, 2020

Beijing city authorities announced that they will limit the number of people entering the city daily. According to reports, no more than 500 people a day will be allowed to enter Chinese…

Events

BUZZ Expo China Summit builds bridges. China – the biggest travel market.

Chris Head Oct 6, 2020

All Tourism Professionals worldwide are welcome to join the BUZZ Expo China Summit - a truly unique digital trade show for the global Tourism Industry. Learn about the World’s biggest…

How Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 welcomed over 1,000 delegates

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2020

Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 attracted over 1,000 delegates from 60 global destinations

Technology

Alibaba to inject USD3 billion in Grab – reports

Kristin Mariano Sep 15, 2020

eCommerce giant Alibaba will reportedly invest USD3 billion in Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab.

Multi-year recovery along with new opportunities for travel and hospitality sector: HVS

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2020

51% of over 1,800 global delegates expect RevPAR to return to pre-Covid levels during 2023, with a further 23% anticipating a return in 2024

TAT partners with Alipay and Fliggy to encourage Chinese expats to explore Thailand

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2020

Tourism Authority of Thailand announced a joint campaign with Alipay and Fliggy to reboot domestic tourism

Technology

DiDi expands in Russia

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2020

Didi Chuxing or branded as “DiDi” has launched its ride-hailing services in Russia, its first Eurasian market.

Future of travel: How the pandemic has transformed Beijing airport

Megha Paul Aug 24, 2020

A new completely contactless experience for passengers travelling through Beijing Capital International Airport should make air travel safer

United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

United Airlines says it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights from San Francisco to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport

MICE

ITB announces industry meet up in seven cities across China

Megha Paul Aug 5, 2020

ITB China Industry MeetUp is designed to help industry recover from economic post-Covid-19 fallout, providing unique opportunities for industry professionals to get updated on latest trend…

Emirates’ flagship A380 ready for Guangzhou

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2020

Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year

Fundamental differences in Chinese online behaviours (Travel industry focused)

Anita Chan Jul 29, 2020

More than two years ago, I wrote the article “Major Misconceptions about getting Direct Hotel Bookings from China”. (https://www.4hoteliers.com/features/article/11092) After me publishing…

Pullman Yueyang debuts In Hunan’s cultural city

Megha Paul Jul 10, 2020

Accor has announced the opening of Pullman Yueyang in Hunan province. The contemporary premium hotel is the ancient Chinese city’s first international upscale branded hotel and Pullman’s…

New outbreak in China slows down aviation recovery

Kristin Mariano Jun 23, 2020

A new outbreak of coronavirus cases in China, particularly in Beijing, is slowing down the recovery of the country’s aviation sector, according to the latest flight tracking data from…

Attractions

250-metre-high glass-bottom Exploration Deck opens to eager visitors in China

Megha Paul Jun 8, 2020

One of the year’s most eagerly awaited attractions in China, the 250-metre-high Exploration Deck Viewing Gallery (Exploration Deck), a star feature of The Crystal sky bridge at Raffles…

Hotelbeds signs activities partnership with Trip.com

Megha Paul Jun 5, 2020

Hotelbeds has announced a strategic partnership with Trip.com Group. The partnership will provide Trip.com with access to Hotelbeds’ Beyond the Bed portfolio of more than 18,000…

ATM Virtual: 45% of Chinese are willing to travel overseas

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2020

With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, Middle East travel professionals are now looking to China to initiate international tourism. A joint…

China’s hospitality sector growth curve shows signs of recovery

Megha Paul Jun 1, 2020

China’s hotel industry in on the recovery mode. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the country reached heights not seen since January during the week of 18-25 May. This was revealed…

Technology

Potential Chinese outbound travel market on ATM Virtual’s radar

Megha Paul May 27, 2020

One of the most eagerly awaited sessions during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) three-day ATM Virtual event that takes place from 1-3 June is the Virtual ATM China Tourism Forum. The…

Royal Caribbean to resume sailings from China in July

Kristin Mariano May 27, 2020

Royal Caribbean will be unfurling its sails in July with scheduled cruises in Asia.

Hotels on road to recovery in China

Megha Paul May 26, 2020

There has been a noticeable growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) over the past few weeks in China as the country starts to recover from the coronavirus outbreak. This was…

Startups

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