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China logs record 369 million border crossings in H1
On July 10, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) held a press conference and released key immigration management data for the first half of 2026.
China leads inbound travel interest to Indonesia
Chinese travellers have shown the most significant growth in interest in visiting Indonesia during the first half of 2026, according to digital travel platform Agoda.
Amadeus: International air travel to Vietnam up 11% in Q1-2026
Amadeus reports that international air travel to Vietnam rose 11.1 percent at the end of the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.
Georgia positions itself as East-West travel hub as Chinese visitor numbers surge 48%
Georgia put its best foot forward at ITB China as it showcased its cultural heritage to the over 900 exhibitors and 1,500 hosted buyers in attendance.
‘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.
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.
Philippines sends its largest tourism mission to China
Seeking to draw in more Chinese travellers, the Philippines formally sent its largest tourism business mission to China since the pandemic last 12th May.
Philippines broadens tourism source markets to offset sluggish arrival growth
Even under a new department secretary, the Philippine tourism sector is currently in a deeply challenging period in its history.
Japan tourism hits $15B as global spending offsets 60% China drop
Japanese tourism officials saw foreign arrivals rise to a record-breaking 3.6 million in March of this year, reflecting an increase of 3.5 percent from the total recorded during the same period last year.
Philippines seeks more arrivals from North America, China, India, & MidEast
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) plans to expand its promotions budget for several key and emerging markets in 2026, including the United States, South Korea, Canada, China, India and the Middle East.
Dida’s Frank Wöller: China, Europe, and Russia remain biggest source markets for Thailand
AI-first travel tech company Dida’s vice-president for business development in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Frank Wöller recently shared his insights regarding Thailand’s inbound tourism scene in a talk presented during Dida Engage: Thailand on Thursday, 20th November.
Israel hails the Philippines as a priority source market
A recent statement from the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) points out that the Philippines is considered by the Middle Eastern nation as a priority market.
Sri Lanka Tourism reports significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals
Sri Lanka Tourism reports a strong surge in international visitor arrivals throughout the first nine months of 2025.
Tourism Authority of Thailand successfully takes part in Tourism Expo Japan 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) successfully concluded its participation at Tourism Expo Japan 2025 (TEJ 2025).
Sarawak Tourism Board puts its best foot forward at CelebrASIA 2025
The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) announced its participation for the first time ever at CelebrASIA 2025.
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