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China Travel News

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China Announces Visa-Free Entry for 6 Countries

In a strategic move to jumpstart its tourism sector, China has declared temporary exemption from visa requirements for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. Announcing this on Friday, the spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry, Mao Ning said the exemption period is set to last from December 1 to November 30,…

Tourism

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

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

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Airlines

China and U.S. Discuss Further Increase of Flights Between the Two Countries

Another increase in flights between the U.S. and China would be a major boon for both countries' travel industries, especially since neither of them have yet to make a full recovery from the pandemic.

China and U.S. Discuss Further Increase of Flights Between the Two Countries

Hotels

Wyndham Says ‘No’ to Choice, Again

Today's podcast discusses pilot mental health, Wyndham's Choice rejection, and Trip.com’s strong earnings.

Wyndham Says ‘No’ to Choice, Again

News Blog

China and U.S. to Improve Tourism Ties, Says Chinese President Xi

The U.S. and China will improve air connectivity and streamline visa processing, said Chinese President Xi Jinping in public remarks on Wednesday. Xi made the remarks at a dinner hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and US-China Business Council.  The dinner followed Xi’s meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic…

Tourism

Britain Faces a ‘Slow Build Back’ for Chinese Tourism

Like the U.S, Britain is feeling the pinch of the slow return of Chinese tourists.

Britain Faces a ‘Slow Build Back’ for Chinese Tourism

Daily Lodging Report

China’s Hotel Pipeline Inches up 3% Year Over Year

In the Q3 2023 China Construction Pipeline Trend Report, China’s total construction pipeline reached a record high of 3,720 projects with 686,017 rooms, up 3% by projects

Announcements

Travel Stocks’ Wild Ride in 2023

Today's podcast discusses the ups and downs of public travel companies, Expedia's strong quarter, and Hyatt's China optimism.

Travel Stocks’ Wild Ride in 2023

Hotels

Hyatt Optimistic on Hotel Pipeline Bet in China

Travel demand in China has continued to recover despite financial turmoil in the country. Hyatt is optimistic that the rise of China's middle class will, long run, also benefit Hyatt's high-end brands.

Hyatt Optimistic on Hotel Pipeline Bet in China

Airlines

China’s Domestic Flight Capacity to Soar 34% Above 2019 Levels

As domestic flights in China are set to surge 34% higher than pre-pandemic levels, the global tourism sector eagerly awaits the revival of international flight capacity in the country.

China’s Domestic Flight Capacity to Soar 34% Above 2019 Levels