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China to permit visa-free entry for Australia and New Zealand
China has announced to implement unilateral visa-free policy to Australia, allowing Australian passport holders to enter the country for business, tourism, and transit without a visa for up to 15 days.
ONYX Hospitality Group redefines hospitality with the launch of Shama Hub: A serviced apartment concept
ONYX Hospitality Group has unveiled Shama Hub, an extension of its leading serviced apartment brand, Shama
Singapore Airlines to launch services to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport on 11 November 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.
Return of Chinese travellers to West: Experts see opportunities but also challenges
Earlier this year a surge of Chinese visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday signalled a thaw after the pandemic's chill.
Trip.com: Increase in searches and bookings from Australia to China following visa-free announcement
Following the recent announcement that China has included Australia in its visa-free list on 17 June, there has been a significant surge in interest in the former destination.
Fly free to China with Wendy Wu Tours
Wendy Wu Tours is inviting travellers to fly free to China when they book a group tour departure to visit the destination in 2024 and 2025.
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines sign a MoU
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced the next phase of their comprehensive partnership – which includes a codeshare agreement – with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance travel options and convenience for passengers.
Sabre: Outbound travel from China surges by close to 400%
Sabre’s booking insights show that Chinese tourists are back with a vengeance on the global tourism stage, with a 392% surge in outbound travel booked from mainland China for 2024, compared to the previous year.
Turkish Airlines and Air China sign a new freesale codeshare agreement
Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines (TK) and People's Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare agreement
Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines announce landmark joint venture
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines, a top global airline, are proud to announce the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) to cement the strategic partnership between the two airlines.
Turkish Airlines and Air China sign new freesale codeshare agreement
Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines (TK) and People's Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare agreement, transitioning from their long-standing blocked space partnership.
ITB China 2024 closes with great success, boasting more than 27,500 Business Meetings
ITB China 2024, the travel trade show focused on China’s travel market, has concluded its fifth edition, marking an unprecedented year of regrowth and optimism for the Chinese travel industry.
Multiple factors made Macau popular for Chinese Mainland Travellers in Q1 2024
Recently, Macau was honored the most satisfactory destination for Chinese Mainland travelers in the first quarter of 2024. This prestigious recognition could not have been achieved without the combined effects of many factors.
Ant Group, Mastercard, e-wallets launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai to drive inbound tourism to China
Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai, expanding the partnership aimed at enhancing the travel experience for global travelers and stimulating growth for local businesses in China.
DidaTravel celebrates Disneyland Paris success at Shanghai event ahead of high-season
DidaTravel – China’s largest outbound travel wholesaler, recently celebrated its partnership success with Disneyland Paris at a spectacular co-hosted VIP dinner in Shanghai on the night of Tuesday, May 28.
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