Marga Manlapig
China targets customized travel experiences as visa-free policy drives tourism boom
Visa-free entry isn’t the only factor driving up the numbers of inbound travellers to China; in which case, let us enumerate what these are and what Chinese tourism authorities can do moving forward.
Tourism numbers surge as developing nations embrace e-visas and drop fees
In the context of global tourism, visa policies implemented by individual nations serve as primary filters, essentially weeding out those whose presence may be disruptive to a host country, as well as those with pending issues in their points of origin.
‘Tourism creates trust’: German travel industry leader calls for stronger ties with China
German Travel Association president Albin Loidl emphasised the importance of Europe as a major source market for Chinese tourism in his keynote at the Sino-European Dialogue at ITB China 2026 on Tuesday, 26th May.
Sarawak inks Royal Brunei Airlines deal as SE Asian nations eye Chinese travellers
Malaysia’s Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and Brunei flag-carrier Royal Brunei Airlines seek to strengthen the connection between tourism and aviation.
China steps up mass tourism push as visa-free policies spark 50% surge in foreign arrivals
Recent reports featured at ITB China yesterday, 26th May, reveal that the Asian giant’s tourism industry grew significantly over the past year.