China’s 2024 Labor Day sees 77% rise in outbound travel transactions and 700% surge in inbound spending YoY via Alipay

Alipay's data indicates a significant uptick in both outbound and inbound tourism spending in China during the 2024 Labor Day holiday.

Alipay partners with Huangshan Tourism Group to  launch “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” 

Huangshan Tourism Group, which operates “the loveliest  mountain of China” Huangshan, announced its  partnership with Alipay, the leading digital payment  and lifestyle service platform, to launch the “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” initiative.

China Eastern Airlines to expand NDC offering with new Amadeus partnership

China Eastern Airlines becomes the first in China’s Mainland to sign with the travel technology leader for NDC distribution. 

Kempinski expands in China’s Jiangsu Province with a Duo of Waterfront Escapes in Yangzhou

More than 32 years after opening the first Kempinski hotel in China, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company reveals plans to open two spectacular properties in Yangzhou, reinforcing the company’s presence in Jiangsu Province.

AirAsia X commemorates resumption of Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route

AirAsia X (AAX) officially commemorated the resumption of its Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route with flight D7 347 taking off on 5 April 2024

Outbound Chinese travel accelerates towards pre-pandemic levels

Recent research by travel intelligence specialists ForwardKeys revealed that outbound Chinese travel is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels.

China’s Cruise Market: A Voyage of Resilience and Revival

Between its rapid rise, catastrophic collapse due to the pandemic, and remarkable recovery, China's cruise market has been one of the most interesting in the world.

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GenZ Women lead rebound in Chinese Outbound Travel

Last year, 71 million Chinese booked trips that took them outside the Middle Kingdom, and that number is projected to climb to 200 million over the next four years.

Viking announces new Mongolia extension for China voyages starting in 2024

Viking  announced that for the first time it is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension programme.

China Southern Airlines to add 17 international routes

China Southern Airlines on Monday launched its first flight between Beijing and Macau and said it plans to add 17 international routes, in a sign it expects a pick-up in international travel this year.

Ant Group launches partnership on International Consumer Friendly Zones

Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nation-wide Program to build International Consumer Friendly Zones across major Chinese tourist and commercial cities, with the support of relevant authorities and local governments.

Vietjet adds New China Service, linking Ho Chi Minh City with  Xi’an  

Excitement is in the air as Vietjet further expands its flight network  between Vietnam and China, following the recent launch between Shanghai and Chengdu.

Trip.com Group launches free transit tours to turn your layover in Shanghai into a mini-vacation

International layovers don’t have to mean waiting for hours in the airport terminal; it’s also possible to make the most of the short window of time and explore the country you’re transiting in.

ITB China Conference 2024: Elevating the China travel business

From 27 to 29 May, China’s travel think tank will run concurrently with ITB China, the  B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market

Middle East region first to recover Chinese tourism numbers, boosting participation at ATM 2024

According to research by Oxford Economics, outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only be 22% below its peak pre-pandemic numbers of 155 million tourists in 2019, who spent over $250 billion overseas.