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China Outbound Tourism Is Back: Europe Moves In While the USA Risks Losing Ground
China’s outbound tourism market is returning, but the global competition for Chinese travelers has...
Hainan’s Best Move May Be Looking Beyond China: Why It Joined WTTC Today?
Hainan has joined WTTC just ahead of its Global Summit in Malta. After decades of developing...
Global Hotel News: New Resorts, Billion-Dollar Deals and Hospitality’s Next Moves
Hotels are opening, investors are spending billions, and hospitality leaders are changing seats...
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New Airline Bosses and a Very Busy Sky
New airline routes, new CEOs, aircraft orders, airport disruptions and unexpected comebacks made...
Tourists Are Visiting the India-China Border — Then the Mules Returned
One of the world’s most sensitive borders has become an unlikely tourism attraction. At India’s...
LIVE: Nepal–Tibet Flood Death Toll Rises as 1,300+ Remain Missing — Tourist and Rescue Updates
A catastrophic flash flood near Nepal’s Tibet border has killed more than 150 people, with hundreds...
Jordan Looks to China: King Abdullah Opens New Doors for Tourism
Jordan is looking east for its next tourism opportunity. King Abdullah II’s talks in Shanghai...
Tourists, Traffickers and Thailand: The Disturbing Questions Emerging From Mae Sot Kidnappings
A disturbing account from Thailand’s Myanmar border alleges foreigners are being kidnapped and...
Hainan Tourism: China’s Hawaii Is Growing Up as the World Arrives
Hainan once sold itself to Chinese travelers as a closer alternative to Hawaii. Nearly four decades...
Korea Is Taking China’s Tourists Beyond Seoul. Why Japan Is Losing the Same Opportunity
South Korea’s rapidly recovering aviation market with China is producing something potentially more...
Vietnam Set to Welcome Record One Million Russian Tourists This Year
Vietnam is on course to welcome more than one million Russian tourists this year, setting a new all...
UNESCO Adds Seven New World Heritage Sites Worth Visiting
UNESCO has expanded its World Heritage List with seven new cultural and natural sites spanning...
Can China’s C919 Challenge Airbus and Boeing? A New Era in Global Aviation Begins
China's COMAC C919 begins its first scheduled international commercial service next month, marking...
Radisson Accelerates Global Expansion as Marriott, Hilton and IHG Battle for Hotel Owners
Radisson Hotel Group's strong first-half 2026 growth highlights how global hotel competition is...
Why China Could Be the World’s Biggest Tourism Success Story of the Decade
China is rapidly reclaiming its place as one of the world's most compelling travel destinations...
Regent Hong Kong: A Harbourfront Witness to a City’s Story
Overlooking Victoria Harbor, Regent Hong Kong has witnessed decades of the city’s transformation...
Why Saudi Arabia Is Turning to China as Its Next Major Tourism Source Market
Saudi Arabia is intensifying its focus on China as part of its Vision 2030 tourism strategy...
Direct China–U.S. Air Connections Show Signs of Recovery, But Remain Far Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Delta Air Lines' return to Hong Kong highlights the gradual recovery of air connectivity between...
WTTC: China Could Become the World’s Top Travel Economy
China’s travel and tourism sector is surging ahead, with international arrivals exceeding 68...
Tourism as Strategy: How China Uses Inbound and Outbound Travel to Build Soft Power and Economic Influence
China is leveraging inbound and outbound tourism as a powerful tool for economic growth, investment...
Hong Kong International Airport Expands Capacity With Terminal 2 Reopening
Hong Kong International Airport has reopened its rebuilt Terminal 2, with 15 airlines relocating...
China’s Railway Revolution Leaves Europe and the U.S. Rethinking the Future of Transport
hina’s giant new Chongqing East Railway Station has reignited global debate over railway...
Korean Travel Veteran Henry Oh Wins Hard-Fought Race for PATA Chairmanship
Henry Oh has become the first Korean chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association after winning...
China-Europe Air Travel Rebounds Despite Russia Flight Restrictions
European airlines are rapidly restoring China routes despite longer and more expensive flight paths...
Seychelles Targets China’s Luxury Travelers at DONG Connection 2026
Tourism Seychelles stepped up its engagement with China’s luxury travel market at DONG Connection...
Egypt Tops Africa in China Readiness
Egypt leads Africa in the 2026 China Ready Index®, followed by Morocco and Kenya, as destinations...
China Uses May Day Holiday to Drive Tourism and Spending
China has launched its 2026 May Day Culture and Tourism Consumption Week to boost travel and...
Seychelles “Friend of All” Strategy: A Blueprint for Neutral Diplomacy in a Divided World
Seychelles continues to embody its “friend of all, enemy of none” philosophy, balancing relations...
Letsfly Unveils New Brand Strategy to Build a One-Stop Distribution Infrastructure for the Global Travel Ecosystem
On its 12th anniversary, Letsfly announces the strategic integration of its brand architecture...
Letsfly Unveils Game-Changing Unified Platform to Transform Global Travel Distribution
Letsfly marks its 12th anniversary by launching a unified brand strategy that integrates AeroHub...
Beijing Tightens Oversight While Opening Doors Wider to Global Tourists
Beijing’s inbound tourism policy marks a strategic shift toward attracting more international...
China Is Number 1 and Unstoppable as a Tourism Giant with 6 Billion Trips Yearly
China dominates global tourism with an unmatched 6 billion domestic trips annually, far surpassing...
A Broader Horizon: Haitang Bay in China Ready to Welcome Tourists From Beyond Russia
Haitang Bay in Sanya, China, is rapidly emerging as a global wellness destination. Fueled by visa...
Hong Kong Charts a Path Back as Global Tourism Hub, WTTC Urges Strategic Market Expansion
Hong Kong can regain its global tourism leadership by diversifying beyond Mainland China and...
Tourism’s Labor Crisis Deepens as Immigration Fears and Job Decline Drive Worker Shortages
Global tourism is booming again, but a severe labor shortage threatens the recovery. From Europe to...
Chinese Airlines Gain Edge on Europe Routes as Global Travel Patterns Shift
Chinese airlines are rapidly expanding European routes, gaining a decisive edge over Western rivals...
Malta Broadens Tourism Strategy, Courting LGBTQ Americans and Chinese Travelers
Malta is reshaping its tourism strategy by courting U.S. LGBTQ travelers seeking inclusive...
From Washington to Riyadh: Why the War on Journalism Is Becoming a Risk for Global Tourism
Rising attacks on journalists—from treason accusations to surveillance and imprisonment—are...
Is Wet Leasing Becoming Aviation’s Crisis Strategy as War Disrupts Global Routes?
Global aviation disruptions caused by geopolitical conflict may be accelerating a new trend:...
Chinese Outbound Travel Is Hot Again
China’s outbound travel market is gaining momentum again—and eTurboNews is expanding its reach to...
eTurboNews Gains Direct Access to 2+ Million Chinese Travel Professionals
Through a new partnership with Travel Daily China, eTurboNews can now communicate directly with...
Shanghai’s Tourism Comeback: 9.36 Million Visitors Return as Tokyo, Seoul Rivalry and US Geopolitics Reshape Asia Travel
Shanghai’s tourism sector rebounded strongly in 2025, welcoming 9.36 million inbound visitors as...
Emirates Expands China Reach Through Loong Air Interline Deal as Gulf–China Competition Intensifies
Emirates has expanded its China strategy through a new interline agreement with Hangzhou-based...
Skål International Hong Kong Signs MoU to Rejoin Asia Area During 75th Anniversary Celebration
Skål International Hong Kong marked its 75th anniversary at Cordis Hong Kong with a strategic move...
Dida Holdings and HBX Group Seal 7-Year Strategic Partnership to Shape AI-Driven Travel Distribution
Shenzhen-based Dida Holdings has announced a seven-year preferred strategic partnership with global...
H World Group Launches Hanting Inn as Economy Hotel Competition Intensifies in Price-Sensitive Markets
H World Group has launched Hanting Inn, a new economy hotel brand designed to accelerate asset...
Travel and Eat: The Global Race for Culinary Dominance Is Reshaping Tourism
Culinary tourism is transforming global travel as cities compete to become food capitals. From Rome...
Hainan Tourism Continues Its Meteoric Rise — Now a Cornerstone of Provincial Growth
Hainan Province is cementing its position as China’s leading tropical destination, with tourism now...
Wudang Mountain, the Birthplace of Tai Chi: From Hidden Gem to Global China Destination
Wudang Mountain in central China’s Hubei Province is emerging as a unique destination for spiritual...
China Opens the Gates: Visa-Free Policies Fuel Inbound Tourism Surge in 2026
China entered 2026 with a surge in inbound tourism, driven by expanded visa-free policies, rising...
Biggest Illegal Drug Source Countries for the US: Venezuela Is Not One of Them
As the U.S. battles a deadly fentanyl crisis, data shows only a few countries truly fuel America’s...
CALC’s Airbus A320neo Order Appears Driven by Market Demand, Not Politics
China Aircraft Leasing Group’s order for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft appears driven by commercial...
China’s Outbound Tourism Is Back, But Spending and Confidence Are Not
As the first quarter of the 21st century ends, China’s outbound tourism tells a story of growth...
Georgia’s New Railway Is Changing Tourism and Travel to the Black Sea – Chinese Style
Georgia’s newly opened Zestaponi–Khashuri railway is strengthening not only trade links with China...
Global Tourism Economy Forum Moves to Harbin as China, Saudi Arabia, and Europe Compete for Tourism Leadership
China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Italy are increasingly competing to host the global travel...
WTTC: China on Track to Overtake U.S. as World’s Largest Tourism Market
China’s tourism economy is expanding at twice the global growth rate as visa-free policies and...
Emirates Expands Premium Economy, Outpacing Turkish, Qatar, and Etihad on Key Routes
Emirates will introduce retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy on Dubai–Beirut flights from...
How Saudi Billions Are Quietly Reshaping the Caribbean?
Foreign investment is reshaping the Caribbean far beyond beaches and brochures. Saudi-linked deals...
Linking Malta to the Belt and Road: A New Blueprint for Climate Friendly Travel from SUNx
SUNx Malta and WAOSD have formed a strategic partnership to advance Climate Friendly Travel across...
China Unveils Plan to Boost Tourism and Aviation Integration by 2027
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China have...
Chinese Tourists Travel to South Korea as Tokyo–Beijing Tensions Intensify
Chinese tourists are redirecting travel to South Korea after Beijing’s advisory against Japan...
Mountain Tourism: Integration of Culture, Tourism, and Sports Presents a High Quality of Life
International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2025
China’s Silver Generation: The New Goldmine for Global Tourism
China’s ageing population is transforming outbound travel. Discover how the rise of affluent...
The 9 Best Story Book Hotels Beyond NH Hotel’s PR Campaign
The NH Hotel Collection's hotel new PR campaign transforms several of their properties, such as the...
Sichuan, China Invites American and British Tourists the Cultural Way
The "Sichuan Ease" cultural tourism logo made its global debut simultaneously across five landmark...
China Ready Masterclass to Debut at WTM London 2025
CBISN has announced the launch of the China Ready Masterclass, set to take place on 5 November 2025...
A South Korea Visa Is No More Required For Some Chinese Visitors
South Korea has launched a visa-free entry program for Chinese tour groups in an effort to boost...
China’s Increases Influence in Egypt with Culture, Tourism, and Digitalization
According to a China Daily report circulated by this state-funded media outlet, the People's...
16th China Yangtze River Three Gorges International Tourism Festival in China’s Yichang
The opening ceremony of the 16th China Yangtze River Three Gorges International Tourism Festival...
Europe Becomes The Past, Asia The Future for Tourism in Africa
The China-Africa meaningful tourism project may change inbound tourism to Africa forever.
Capella Hotels and Resorts Has New GM’s in Singapore, Indonesia, and China
Capella Hotels and Resorts embodies excellence in the craft of hospitality, as explained on its...
Riyaz International and Jin Jiang Hotels New Partnership
Malaysian-owned hospitality group, RIYAZ International, has formalized a strategic partnership...
International Association for China Tourism Studies Brings Academia from Around The World To Hong Kong
The Biannual Conference of the International Association for China Tourism Studies (IACTS). This...
ASEAN-China Tourism Forum On Safety For 80 Million+ Visitors
H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN from Cambodia, delivered pre-recorded remarks at...
Controlling 20% of the Blue World, the Pacific Island Forum Slams Door on Taiwan, China, and USA
After Solomon Islands switched recognition from Taiwan to the People's Republic of China, it also...
China’s Economy – Stairway to Heaven or Highway to Hell?
What Epstein is to the US president is what the real estate sector is to the Chinese leader – the...
New Hong Kong to Lijiang Flight on Hong Kong Airlines
The new route will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, while the flight schedule is designed not...
India Resumes Issuing Tourist Visas to Chinese After 5-Year Gap
Chinese citizens will need to fill out the visa application form online, print it, and then...
Carnival in Inner Mongolia
Midsummer breathes life into Inner Mongolia's grasslands, where lush pastures glisten after...
