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China

Zurab Pololikashvili, UN Tourism Secretary-General concludes landmark visit to China

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2025

The visit marks a milestone in UN Tourism’s partnership with China, underscoring the shared vision of advancing sustainable tourism and economic progress worldwide.

Airlines and Aviation

China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2025

China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights for the first time in five years. Confirming the development, China’s Foreign Ministry also said it had agreed to reopen Mount…

Passports

Beijing issues passport recall among public sector employees

Marga Manlapig Oct 7, 2024

The Chinese government has ordered a passport recall among a growing number of public sector employees, including teachers at state-run schools.

Cruise

Viking announces expansion of China offering with new voyages starting in 2025

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

Viking announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025.

Visa updates

Shaanxi now covered under China’s visa-free transit policy

Marga Manlapig Aug 12, 2024

China announced that Shaanxi Province is now listed together with 36 other locations compliant with the country’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to scrap flights between London, UK and Beijing, China

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2024

The carrier said it was "pausing" its service from the end of October until at least November next year. While flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong will continue.

Quarterly Reports

Fitch Ratings reports resilience of Chinese airports in off-season

Marga Manlapig Aug 9, 2024

A new report from Fitch Ratings shows how China’s airports maintained resilient air passenger volumes during its traditional off-season.

Global

Turkish Airlines adds Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio

Marga Manlapig Jul 25, 2024

Turkish Airlines has added Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure.

Airlines and Aviation

China sees rising demand for hub airports

Marga Manlapig Jul 16, 2024

Recent reports show that operations at China’s hub airports experienced a surge throughout the first half of 2024.

Global

Sheraton opens 100th hotel in Greater China

Marga Manlapig Jul 9, 2024

Sheraton's 100th property in Greater China draws on the brand’s identity as a gathering place for both locals and guests in one of Lanzhou's most dynamic districts

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to fly two new routes to Ningbo in Zhejiang province, China

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2024

AirAsia reiterates its position as the largest foreign airline in China with the launch of two new routes from its major hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Ningbo, in Zhejiang…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana flights between Kazakhstan and China set to increase

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2024

The number of Air Astana flights between Kazakhstan and China is set to increase following agreements reached at the meeting of the China-Central Asia Aviation Co-operation group held in…

MICE

Trip.Biz, hosted the Trip.Biz Corporate Travel Conference 2024 in Hong Kong

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2024

Trip.com Group's corporate travel management brand, Trip.Biz, hosted the Trip.Biz Corporate Travel Conference 2024 in Hong Kong, China, with the theme "Transform for Growth: Unlock Time and…

Visa updates

China to permit visa-free entry for Australia and New Zealand

Kanchan Nath Jul 1, 2024

China has announced to implement unilateral visa-free policy to Australia, allowing Australian passport holders to enter the country for business, tourism, and transit without a visa for up…

Hospitality

ONYX Hospitality Group redefines hospitality with the launch of Shama Hub: A serviced apartment concept

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2024

ONYX Hospitality Group has unveiled Shama Hub, an extension of its leading serviced apartment brand, Shama

Visa updates

Trip.com: Increase in searches and bookings from Australia to China following visa-free announcement

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

Following the recent announcement that China has included Australia in its visa-free list on 17 June, there has been a significant surge in interest in the former destination.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Fly free to China with Wendy Wu Tours

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

Wendy Wu Tours is inviting travellers to fly free to China when they book a group tour departure to visit the destination in 2024 and 2025.

China

Sabre: Outbound travel from China surges by close to 400%

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2024

Sabre’s booking insights show that Chinese tourists are back with a vengeance on the global tourism stage, with a 392% surge in outbound travel booked from mainland China for 2024, compared…

Global

Ant Group, Mastercard, e-wallets launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai to drive inbound tourism to China

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2024

Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly Zones program…

Global

DidaTravel celebrates Disneyland Paris success at Shanghai event ahead of high-season

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2024

DidaTravel – China’s largest outbound travel wholesaler, recently celebrated its partnership success with Disneyland Paris at a spectacular co-hosted VIP dinner in Shanghai on the night of…

Attractions

Travelsphere and Just You to offer 2025 tours to China

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2024

G Touring, leader in guided touring holidays, has launched brand new China tours for brands Travelsphere and Just You for 2025 after a four-year hiatus. 

Technology

DidaTravel signs strategic agreement with Visit Oman to drive demand from China to Oman

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2024

DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – is pleased to announce that during the ITB tradeshow in Berlin it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enter into a…

China

The number of Chinese tourists traveling to Thailand increased by more than 30% YoY on 1 March

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2024

With the start of mutual visa-free travel between Thailand and China, the Thai tourists may now visit China for up to 30 days without needing to first apply for a visa.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet to launch the second daily service to China in just two months

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2024

Vietjet continues to expand its flight network connecting Vietnam and China, with the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City - Chengdu direct service, following the Ho Chi Minh City – Shanghai route…

Cruise

Viking announces first-of-their-kind China voyages

Kanchan Nath Jan 15, 2024

Viking announced three new, first-of-their-kind itineraries that will provide guests with exclusive access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic…

Serviced Apartments

ONYX Hospitality Group unveils expansion for ‘Shama’ Brand across Asia

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2023

ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia, is expanding its renowned serviced apartment brand, Shama, with five new properties across Asia.

Features

A sip of tea, a discovery of China

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2023

Tea is one of the world's top three beverages. China is the world's first country to both make and consume tea. Wuyi Mountain in China's Fujian Province gave birth to the Chinese black tea.

Hotels

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China with Cordis Xi’an 

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2023

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co. Ltd. to bring its modern upper-upscale Cordis brand to Xi’an, home of the terracotta…

Global

TransNusa offers cheapest flight to China

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2023

Southeast Asia’s first premium service airline, TransNusa, has made history in Indonesia by becoming the second Indonesian airline to have obtained approvals to operate scheduled flights to…

Visa updates

Thailand grants visa exemption to Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists from 25 September 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2023

Effective until 29 February 2024, the five-month stimulus visa scheme is aimed to help reach this year’s tourism revenue target of 2.38 trillion Baht.

OTAs & Tour Operators

FCM Travel expands presence in China’s Greater Bay Area 

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2023

FCM Travel, one of the world’s largest travel management companies, has expanded its footprints into China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) with a new office and has doubled the size of its team to…

Cruise

Cruise industry to convene in Hong Kong for Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific, 24-26 October 2023

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2023

Following a four-year hiatus, Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific returns this fall, bringing the cruise community together in Hong Kong, 24-26 October 2023 at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong,…

Appointments

FCM Appoints Kevin Yang Wen Xuan as Commercial Director of China

Kanchan Nath Aug 11, 2023

Global business travel management company FCM announced Kevin Yang Wen Xuan's appointment as China's Commercial Director.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia ramps up flights to China amid surge in travel demand

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

Following a significant rebound in demand for travel between Malaysia and China, AirAsia is set to boost flights between the two countries as the airline expects forward sales  to continue…

Hotels

Conrad Shenzhen opens with 300 keys in Shenzhen, China 

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2023

Hilton announced the opening of Conrad Shenzhen in the city’s Qianhai business district, expanding the brand’s global portfolio of elevated luxury offerings.

Reports

100 million Chinese own 93% of all the wealth in China

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

For tourism service providers and luxury brands companies the new figures are a confirmation that only about 7% of the Chinese population are potential customers. In absolute numbers this is…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways restarts flights to Beijing, China, debuting its new ‘club suite’

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

British Airways’ first flight from London to Beijing in more than three years touched down at Beijing Daxing Airport.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair serves up 35 years of flights to China

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe. This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the…

MICE

Riyadh prepares to host the 10th Edition of Arab-China Business Conference

Kanchan Nath May 31, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are preparing to host the 10th Arab-China Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium from June 11-12 in…

Features

Songtsam supports reprinting of “Murals of Gongga Qude Temple: A Milestone in the History of Tibetan Buddhist Art”

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

Baima Duoji announced a joint project with The Palace Museum, Gongga Qude Temple, to reprint an exquisite album called, "Murals of Gongga Qude Temple: A Milestone in the History of Tibetan…

Airlines and Aviation

China capacity ramping up as daily Shanghai flights resume

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023

The bustling cities of China are getting a whole lot closer to New Zealand as capacity between the countries expands this week. On 2 May, Air New Zealand’s alliance partner Air China touched…

Tourism

Yuantouzhu, a must-visit in east China’s Wuxi

Kanchan Nath May 2, 2023

Boasting breathtaking natural scenery in all seasons and rich cultural and historical deposits, Yuantouzhu scenic spot, a national 5A-rated scenic spot in Wuxi city, east China's Jiangsu…

Hotels

Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort launches multi-cuisine restaurant ‘Wok & Curry’

Kanchan Nath Apr 21, 2023

Expanding its collection of delectable culinary offerings, tropical hideaway Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is introducing holidaymakers to a new, multi-cuisine experience at Wok &…

Global

Discovery and Mediatek premiere “Chasing Biodiversity: Hainan” on Earth Day

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

Discovery Taiwan, in partnership with MediaTek, presents Chasing Biodiversity: Hainan, an ecologically eye-opening short film that will premiere on Discovery Channel on April 22, 2023, at…

Tourism Boards

Sanya International Wine and Spirits Fair to be held from 13-17 April

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2023

Themed ‘Sailing from Sanya, Cheers to the World’, the 2023 Boating Sanya & Sanya International Wine and Spirits Fair is set to welcome global wine and spirit enthusiasts and industry…

Hotels

Wyndham Shanghai Nanxiang opens with 315  keys in Greater China

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel  franchising company and provider of management services, with approximately 9,100  hotels spanning more than 95 countries, announced…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X expands China network with flights to Beijing

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

Following the recent recommencement of services to Shanghai and Hangzhou earlier this month, AirAsia X (AAX) continues to expand its China network with two weekly flights to Beijing, which…

MICE

Trip.com Group hosts China Traveler’s Forum

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

Trip.com Group hosts its China Traveler's Forum (CTF) in Wenzhou, China, on March 17, 2023, focusing on the post-pandemic future of Chinese tourism, and promoting world-class tourism…

Special Reports

Promoting a Sustainable Future for China’s Travel Industry 

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Accor in partnership with Trip.com Group and McKinsey & Company published a new educational whitepaper that examines the environmental impact of China’s tourism sector, analyses…

Technology

Reopening China: Sabre data indicates significant outbound travel rebound

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

With more than 166 million international trips booked by Chinese travellers in 2019, contributing over USD 245 billion to global tourism in the process, it is no wonder that the world has…

Airlines and Aviation

Scootin’ Back to China

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…

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

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…

Finance

Alipay and AlipayHK cross-border transactions rebound

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

China’s outbound and inbound travels showed fast and resilient rebounds during the recent long holiday to commence the year of the Rabbit, as witnessed by strong growth of popular…

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.

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Knee-jerk reinstatement of travel restrictions ineffective: Walsh

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2023

Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, on the imposition of travel restriction for travellers from China said: “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for…

Global

ACI EUROPE criticises restrictions on travellers from China

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023

Airports Council International – ACI EUROPE has criticised the Coronavirus travel measures imposed on travellers from China at the end of 2022 by several European Union Member States and…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines transports 18 million passengers in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Vietnam Airlines served over 18 million passengers this year, a huge improvement from the past two years. The Southeast Asian carrier hit almost three-quarters of its annual revenue compared…

Spain

Spain imposes COVID-19 restrictions on arrivals from China

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

All travellers reaching Spain from China now need to present negative COVID-19 test results, or proof of complete vaccination against the virus, with any of the vaccines approved by the…

India

India makes Covid-19 test mandatory for travellers from 6 destinations

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

India has made Covid-19 negative test mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from Jan 1, its health minister said on Thursday.

Global

Air India Express issues COVID-19 guidelines

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022

Air India Express on Tuesday issued guidelines for the maintenance of Covid-appropriate behaviour by travellers travelling from UAE to India.

By the Way

Argentina tourist untraceable after testing Covid positive at Taj Mahal

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022

A tourist from Argentina, who had come to visit the Taj Mahal tested positive for COVID-19 on 26 December, has gone missing. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Agra Dr Arun Kumar Srivastava…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines reconnects Vienna and Shanghai twice a week

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

As of 16 January, Austrian Airlines will once again operate two direct flights per week from Vienna to Shanghai. With the additional connection on Mondays from Vienna and Wednesdays from…

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.

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…

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…

MICE

Health and Safety top concern for Asia Pacific Corporate Travellers

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

SAP Concur released new research that finds APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in…

Reopening updates

China may soon shorten Covid-19 quarantine requirements

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2022

China may soon shorten Covid-19 quarantine requirements for inbound travellers from the current 10 days to seven or eight days.

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.

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…

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. 

Global

Ant Group expands partnership with STB

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

Ant Group expanded their partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to make cross-border travel to Singapore more seamless and convenient.

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…

Vietnam

Waldorf Astoria set to debut in Vietnam with Waldorf Astoria Hanoi

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s iconic luxury hotel brand, announced its entry into Vietnam with the signing of Waldorf Astoria Hanoi.

Hotels

Hotel bookings boom

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2022

Trip.com has revealed encouraging data showing hotel bookings boom across Europe and parts of Asia, as countries continue to relax pandemic travel restrictions which have dampened demand.

Medical & Health Tourism

Dental tourism market to reach USD 6.7 Bn in 2022

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022

The global dental tourism market is expected to reach a valuation of USD 6.7 Bn in 2022, with sales growing at a 13.6% CAGR over the forecast period.

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways to fly to Xian, China from 19 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022

Jazeera Airways has announced its first route to China with the launch of direct flights to Xian. The airline will be operating the new route starting 19 September, initially with a flight…

Special Reports

Esports sponsorships to hit over USD 1bn by 2025

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2022

After becoming a billion dollars’ worth industry last year, the eSports market continues booming, with more and more brands willing to invest their money into sponsorships and esports…

Airports

Passenger volume continues to grow at HKIA in August

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2022

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today released traffic figures of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for August 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad launches flights between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2022

Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the…

Global

Wildlife tourism market to reach USD135 Billion in 2022: FMI

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

The wildlife tourism market is projected to reach USD 219.9 Billion in 2032 and USD 135 Billion in 2022. Its projected to grow at robust 5% CAGR during 2022-2032.

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.

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.

Bloggers

Three Factors Affecting How Chinese Travelers Choose Destination after Pandemic

Travel Link Daily TLD Jul 3, 2020

The outbreak of Covid-19 has greatly changed Chinese travellers’ mentality. After the pandemic, some factors will affect how Chinese travellers choose their holiday destination in a more…

Travel Agents

Holidays Barometer: A detailed forecast of the world’s travel plans

Tian Tolentino Jun 22, 2018

Europ Assistance, a company that provides healthcare assistance and mobility services, has released the 18th edition of the Holidays Barometer, shedding perspective on the holiday plans of…

Hospitality

2018 shaping up as the critical year in China’s home-sharing sector

Simon Willmore Apr 16, 2018

The sharing economy is again under spotlight in Asia. During the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), an Asian equivalent of the World Economic Forum, top entrepreneurs in the Chinese sharing…

Hotels

Raffles City Chongqing sets world record with highest “horizontal skyscraper”

Tian Tolentino Feb 28, 2018

CapitaLand, one of Asia’s largest real estate companies, has set a new world record as it embarks on the crowning process of Raffles City Chongqing.

Cruise

Star Cruises transforms SuperStar Gemini into floating hotel in Sanya

Tian Tolentino Jan 22, 2018

Sanya, China - Star Cruises will transform SuperStar Gemini into a floating hotel from 7 to 16 February 2018 at Sanya Phoenix Island International Port.

Airlines and Aviation

Marriott web ban is a warning from China

Tian Tolentino Jan 22, 2018

Mariott Int'l suffered the consequences for listing Tibet, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan as separate countries in their online customer survey. What's next?

Hotels

Marriott International apologizes for online gaffe, website in China temporarily closed

Tian Tolentino Jan 12, 2018

Shanghai authorities close down Marriott International Inc.’s website in China for listing Chinese-claimed regions as separate countries.

Hotels

Marriott International debuts Delta Hotels in APAC region

Tian Tolentino Jan 9, 2018

Shanghai, China – Delta Hotels, a brand under Marriott International officially enters the Asia-Pacific region by introducing its first hotel in China.

Technology

Pocket translator to open opportunities for Chinese travel

Simon Willmore Jan 4, 2018 22

Travellers from mainland China took more than 62 million outbound trips in the first half of 2017 with an increase in preference for self-guided tours, as per the China Tourism Academy.…

Tourism Boards

China’s ‘Coconut City’ now open to Southeast Asian tourists

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 25

The Haikou Tourism Development Commission of China recently bared plans to welcome Vietnamese and Philippine visitors. The Hainan province-based agency announced that it was collaborating…

Tourism

Europe and Chinese unite ‘to promote the development of China’

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 6

The European Commission-funded Partnerships in European Tourism project will arrive in Beijing at the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market in April 2018 – marking the first of a series…

Tourism

Skyscanner: China and the future of travel

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2017 0

Skyscanner has released a white-paper focusing on travel technology trends in China and detailing why many in the industry are now looking East for inspiration. 

Hotels

Hard Rock International Opens Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen

Alastair Newport Sep 11, 2017

In a pioneering move, Hard Rock International announced the opening of its first hotel in Mainland China, the Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen, this week. Located within the Mission Hills …