News Welcome to the WTCF World Tourism City Federation China Tourism Panel during ITB BERLIN 2024 The future has arrived for livestreaming Experienced travellers turn to new destinations Sichuan Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Maldives Korean Air to Resume Multiple Routes to China and Japan After 3-Year Hiatus China Eastern Airlines Launches Direct Flight Route between Singapore and Beijing Daxing International Airport AirAsia takes off with Airbus to launch new China routes Reopening of Chinese Outbound Tourism to Langkawi Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport one of the losers of 2023 More visa application than 2019 but slow growth African countries counting on Chinese looking to discover new destinations USA preparing for a return of Chinese visitors Daxing Airport back to normal this summer MSC offering cruises for one month in spring 2024 Annual Meeting of the New Champions II: Saudi Arabia Annual Meeting of the New Champions I: Mongolia Philippines have no backlog in Chinese visa applications; will even introduce eVisa for greater comfort Chinese airlines using the opportunity to expand their operations Chinese Outbound Tourism resurgence part of Dubai’s aim to become world's top international destination Ruby the Kangaroo enters China New trend: Thai school uniforms! Myanmar tries to use the Chinese source market to save its tourism industry. New Zealand renews tourism agreement with China. Chinese media propose to visit visa-friendly destinations. China fighting to keep Duty Free spending domestic Malaysia's Durian Culture Festival to Attract Chinese Tourists Chinese TV Reality Show to boost arrivals in Pattaya. Travel agencies and hotels in Russia hope for more Chinese visitors entering with eVisa from July. Phuket enjoys the benefits of not having too many Chinese visitors. Conflict between visa restrictions and tourism industry interests in Thailand. Tourism Police learning Chinese International flights to and from China increase from 4,000 to close to 6,000 Israel seeks closer ties with China after restrictions eased China-Laos Railway records 25,000 cross-border passenger trips Malaysian aviation is set to soar to new heights once more Youth unemployment rate moves further up Saudi Arabia strategically targets Chinese tourists Increase in China’s outbound travel bookings ahead of Dragon Boat Holidays Portugal’s WeChat mini program boosts Chinese outbound tourism The gaming industry in Macau SAR reached pre-pandemic revenue levels in May Free flights, airport goodies and even red tourism – Hong Kong is desperate to attract more visitors again. IATA urges on easing China-Taiwan cross-strait travel. Deflation of China’s Economy and Outbound Tourism Urban Chinese median disposable income moves up 4% in Q1 2023 China's Outbound Travel Market Soars, Outpacing Pre-Epidemic Levels Resumption of international flights from Shanghai International cruise companies are slower than Chinese companies to restart cruises ex-China Passenger travel to Korea falls behind regional development Australia and New Zealand at 17% pre-Covid arrival Chinese Outbound Travelers Target the Middle East Very few U.S. China flights are back despite the end of Covid Thailand is on the way back to the bad old times China is experiencing new heat waves, creating additional reasons to travel abroad
