China
Chinese travel surges as visa-free policies spark global outbound boom
A new study conducted ahead of the China Outbound & Inbound Travel Market (COITM) 2026 reveals that China's vast outbound travel market is set for further growth in 2026.
China grants 30-day visa-free entry for UK citizens
During UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China last week, Beijing agreed to ease relevant rules, allowing UK citizens
Sabre Corporation enters agreement with Shanghai Fuxun Information Technology Co Ltd
Global travel technology firm Sabre Corporation announced a new agreement with Shanghai Fuxun Information Technology Co Ltd on Monday, 3rd February.
Shiji signs Okura Nikko Hotels deal, pushing deeper into Japan’s luxury hospitality
Beijing Zhongchang Shiji Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Shiji), announced on January 27, 2026, that its wholly owned subsidiary, Shiji Singapore
“20% off” airfare group buys: Scam or money laundering?
Recent market chatter about so-called “20% off airfares on all routes, all cabins, tax included” has drawn widespread attention. Yet
China grants visa-free entry to British visitors
China grants visa-free entry to British visitors
China travel slowdown weighs on Japan as Chinese spending and arrivals slide
The decline in Chinese travel and spending to Japan is beginning to weigh on the Japanese market. Against the backdrop
Tourism now makes up over 33% of Hainan’s GDP
Tourism has proven itself to be a boon to the Chinese province of Hainan as the industry contributed 33.4 percent to its gross domestic product (GDP) over the past five years.
Brazil goes visa-free for Chinese tourists
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on January 23 that China’s ordinary passport holders will be granted visa-free
Finnair and British Airways: Beijing routes unlikely to return
There were rumors last week that both Finland and the United Kingdom would send official delegations to China. Finnish Prime
Chinese tourists to Japan fell 45% in December 2025
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) announced on January 21 that the number of foreign visitors to Japan in December
Brazil goes visa-free for Chinese tourists
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on January 23 that China’s ordinary passport holders will be granted visa-free
Another foreign airline ramps up new China routes
Starting January 22, Cambodia Angkor Air plans to launch the Nanjing–Phnom Penh route, operating three flights per week with A320
Is Juneyao Air set to suspend its Zhengzhou–Helsinki route?
According to recent information shared by aviation blogger @Veron, Juneyao Air has updated its long-haul flight schedule. The Zhengzhou–Helsinki route,
DingTalk, Amap, and Alipay join forces on AI corporate travel
On January 20, DingTalk, Alibaba’s workplace collaboration platform, released version 8.2.5. The “AI Travel” product jointly developed by DingTalk, Amap,
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