CHINA TRAVEL NEWS
Beijing received about 16.97 million tourists and achieved a tourism revenue of 19.62 billion yuan (around 2.7 billion U.S. dollars) during the May Day holiday, according to the Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism on Sunday.
This marked a year-on-year increase of 9.4 percent and 10.2 percent respectively, both reaching historical highs for the same period.
The eagerly awaited ITB China 2024 is scheduled to occur from May 27 to 29 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, representing a crucial juncture for the worldwide travel industry.
Ten years after establishing the global hotel industry’s first connection to Trip.com, SiteMinder has deepened its partnership with the leading online travel agent to make it possible for more hotels to access the rebounding outbound Chinese travel market.
Travelers from the Fujian province will first be able to visit Matsu and then the main island of Taiwan, once direct sea services resume, official says. Analyst says the reopening of travel depends on Taipei’s actions after William Lai Ching-te takes office as the island’s leader next month.
The “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” initiative is the first of its kind in China to help global travelers visiting Huangshan, China to enjoy convenient payment options, including card, mobile payment, and cash, as well as claim tailored digital red packet to enjoy shopping discounts and check travel guide and tips in 16 languages.