China’s new entry rules spur tourism, but lingering hurdles still a deterrent
[ad_1] During the weeklong Lunar New Year holiday in February, China recorded 3.23 million tourism-related entries, roughly the same as the festival period in 2019, the official Xinhua News Agency said in February. A big boost to these figures came in December, when China began allowing citizens of certain countries to enter visa-free for 15 […]
China to ease visa requirements for US travelers to boost tourism
[ad_1] China will ease visa restrictions for people visiting from the United States, the country’s latest effort to attract foreign travelers since reopening its borders earlier this year. In the first half of this year, China recorded 8.4 million entries and exits by foreigners(Rep image) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Starting Jan. 1, American tourists will […]
Pack your jerseys. The era of ‘sports tourism’ is here
[ad_1] Sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry, according to the UNWTO. Alexlmx | Istock | Getty Images Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of the fastest-growing […]