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China’s travel spending surges during ‘Golden Week’

Data from Alipay and other Alipay+ partner payment apps indicates a notable increase in both outbound and inbound tourism spending

China

Surge in China inbound and outbound travel spending for 2025 Chinese New Year: Alipay

During the 2025 Chinese New Year, Alipay recorded a significant increase in China’s outbound and inbound travel spending.

Asia

Seamless payments via Alipay+ boost global travel for the Lunar New Year

Right on time for the Lunar New Year, Alipay+ teamed up with leading global merchants to launch exclusive campaigns for those travelling during the festive season.

Asia

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur teams up with Alipay+ and Tourism Malaysia for Malaysia Year-End Sale

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur teamed up with Alipay+ and Tourism Malaysia for the highly-anticipated return of the nationwide Malaysia Year-End Sale.

China

Alipay joins Nihao! China Tourism Partnership Programme

Alipay announced the launch of a China Travel Voucher Pack for international travelers in collaboration with several partners, including online

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Alipay+ expands partnership with Japan’s PayPay

Japanese QR payment operator PayPay announced an expanded partnership with Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment solution Alipay+.

Asia

Alipay reports surge in tourism transactions throughout Golden Week

Chinese mobile payment service Alipay reported a surge in outbound and inbound tourism transactions during the country’s weeklong celebration of its National Day.

China

Alipay enhances travel experience with upgraded 16-language app

Alipay now supports 16 languages on its mobile application, enhancing the travel experience of foreign travellers making their way through China.

Asia

Central Retail joins Alipay x TAT’s Amazing Thailand app

Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation Public Company Ltd (CRC) continues to lead in the fields of retail and wholesale through its engagement of tourists via a strategic partnership with Alipay+.

Finance

Alipay+ expands to serve 90 million global merchants in 2024 summer campaign

Over 30% increase in tourists paying with their preferred home payment app in Europe via Alipay+ during UEFA EURO 2024.

China

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.

Finance

Alipay+ partners with Korea Easy Payment Foundation and Jeju Tourism Organization

Alipay+, a global cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology platform operated by Ant International, today announced it signed a business agreement with the Korea Easy Payment Foundation (KEPF) and Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO).

China

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.

Finance

Alipay+ enables digital payment of 14 overseas e-wallets from 9 countries and regions in Hong Kong to support city’s global travel drive

Users of 14 popular overseas e-wallets from 9 countries and regions can now make payments in Hong Kong using their home apps through Alipay+, a suite of cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology solutions operated by Ant International.

China

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.

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