Chinese Outbound Travel News

Outbound tourism from China has been a major force in the global tourism industry before the pandemic. In 2019, Chinese travelers made 155 million trips abroad and spent almost $255 billion, amounting to 14% of global tourism revenue. The number of total outbound trips from China is expected to surpass 200 million in 2023 and 365 million by 2030. This would mean a significant recovery and growth for the global tourism industry. Follow news about this below.

Tourism

Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress

Today's podcast looks at Chinese and Japanese visitor numbers to the U.S., the quiet low-cost airline giant, and IndiGo's big ambitions.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 days ago

Daily Lodging Report

China Tries to Reverse Weak Hong Kong and Macau Tourism

China introduces new measures to enhance travel flexibility and document processing for mainland citizens visiting Macau and Hong Kong, effective May 6.

5 days ago

Tourism

China’s Golden Week Holiday: What’s Driving Outbound Travel

Understanding what Chinese travelers want is crucial for stakeholders in the tourism industry to tailor offerings and experiences that match these changing preferences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

Tourism

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

As China continues its recovery from the pandemic, we look at trends shaping the country's travel industry.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Think Iceland was an unexpected favorite for Chinese tourists, what would you say about Kazakhstan?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

China’s Outbound Tourism is Changing, Female Travelers Are Leading the Way

The evolving demographics of Chinese outbound travel shows a jump in younger female travelers. This shift will have important implications for how businesses approach their marketing strategies and the kind of products on offer.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

China’s Missing Market

IATA, in a press release last week, made it perfectly clear that the Covid era is over. There’s one major market, however, still just a fraction of its pre-pandemic size: International flying into and out of China

4 weeks ago

Airlines

What Hilton Told Investors

Today's podcast looks at Hilton's latest investment insights, United's new pooling loyalty program, and the unstoppable power of Chinese travelers.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Tourism

Chinese Travel to Middle East Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Chinese travelers are set to takeoff. But before booking, they're double-checking that visa policies are relaxed enough.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Daily Lodging Report

Data on the Return of Chinese Outbound Travelers

Chinese travelers flocked to tourist hotspots across Asia over the Lunar New Year break, with visitor numbers and spending in destinations including Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia exceeding pre-Covid levels.

2 months ago