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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
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.
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.
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.
Travelsphere and Just You to offer 2025 tours to China
G Touring, leader in guided touring holidays, has launched brand new China tours for brands Travelsphere and Just You for 2025 after a four-year hiatus.
DidaTravel signs strategic agreement with Visit Oman to drive demand from China to Oman
DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – is pleased to announce that during the ITB tradeshow in Berlin it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enter into a strategic partnership with Visit Oman - the National Travel Operator - to promote the country to DidaTravel’s network of 25,000+ travel trade partners in China.
The number of Chinese tourists traveling to Thailand increased by more than 30% YoY on 1 March
With the start of mutual visa-free travel between Thailand and China, the Thai tourists may now visit China for up to 30 days without needing to first apply for a visa.
Vietjet to launch the second daily service to China in just two months
Vietjet continues to expand its flight network connecting Vietnam and China, with the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City - Chengdu direct service, following the Ho Chi Minh City – Shanghai route in just two months.
Viking announces first-of-their-kind China voyages
Viking announced three new, first-of-their-kind itineraries that will provide guests with exclusive access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
ONYX Hospitality Group unveils expansion for ‘Shama’ Brand across Asia
ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia, is expanding its renowned serviced apartment brand, Shama, with five new properties across Asia.
A sip of tea, a discovery of China
Tea is one of the world's top three beverages. China is the world's first country to both make and consume tea. Wuyi Mountain in China's Fujian Province gave birth to the Chinese black tea.
Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China with Cordis Xi’an
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co. Ltd. to bring its modern upper-upscale Cordis brand to Xi’an, home of the terracotta warriors.
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