The stage is set for ITB China to be once again an exceptional gathering of global industry leaders, top travel destinations and industry expertise. The much-anticipated return of China’s outbound tourism aligns seamlessly with the revival of ITB China as an in-person event in the coming days, from 12 – 14 September in the Shanghai…
“Travelogue of China” media exchange activity kicks off in Qingdao, E China’s Shandong
QINGDAO, China, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE: The launching ceremony of a media exchange activity, called “Travelogue of China,” was held in Qingdao city, east China’s Shandong Province, on May 22. Around 30 journalists from 18 countries attended the ceremony. The activity invites the journalists to discover historical and cultural…
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
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 that a negative PCR test would no longer be required for air travel between provinces. Domestic flight bookings immediately surged 56% on the previous week and continued to…
China’s Domestic Cruise Industry Continues To Grow
China has released further information about its domestic cruise industry development plans. A new joint venture between CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation) and Carnival Corporation was launched, and preliminary designs for a smaller, more luxurious cruise ship were shown. China’s growing presence in the international cruise business is being facilitated in part by a banking…