China allows visa-free entry to French, German, Italian travelers to boost tourism
[ad_1] China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas to visit the world’s second-largest economy in a bid to give a boost to post-pandemic tourism. From Dec. 1 to Nov. 30 next year, citizens of those countries entering China for business, tourism(AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} […]
Commentary: Thailand must restore confidence it is safe for residents and tourists alike
[ad_1] Chinese tourists have played a pivotal role over recent years in the Thai tourism industry. Prior to the pandemic, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand had surged significantly, reaching a staggering 11.14 million in 2019 and accounting for about US$17 billion in tourism receipts. But China’s zero-COVID policy led to a sharp decline […]
Chinese Tourists Flock to Dubai During Golden Week on Free Visa
[ad_1] Chinese tourists flocked to the Middle East during the eight-day Golden Week holiday, as popular travel destinations like Dubai roll out free visas and increase flight capacity, according to Trip.com Group Ltd. Year-on-year visitation to the region climbed three digits, Chief Executive Officer Jane Sun said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Tuesday, […]
China’s cruise tourism industry sees promising revival
[ad_1] This aerial photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows the cruise ships “Mediterranea” and “Dream” docked at a port in north China’s Tianjin Municipality. (Xinhua) TIANJIN, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Boasting Mediterranean-style décor, global cuisine and boutique shopping, the cruise ship “Mediterranea” left north China’s Tianjin on Sept. 30 for Sasebo and Fukuoka in […]
Desert tourist attractions fuel travel enthusiasm in NW China
[ad_1] This aerial photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows the Desert Star Hotel in Shapotou District of Zhongwei City, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Wang Peng) YINCHUAN, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) — The desert scenery of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region proved a hit with visitors over the eight-day long Mid-Autumn Festival and […]
Macau Casinos Boom as Chinese Tourists Flood in for Golden Week
[ad_1] Chinese tourists flocked en masse to Macau during the Golden Week holiday after the world’s largest gambling hub rolled out a busy slate of events, including a poolside dance party with former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal, to entice visitors to casinos. Tourist arrivals over the eight-day break that ended Friday reached more than 932,000, […]