https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/china outbound tourism/ China Outbound Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:31:20+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wtm-global-report-china-holds-back-apacs-recovery-but-bumper-growth-to-come/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wtm-global-report-china-holds-back-apacs-recovery-but-bumper-growth-to-come/ New research released today by WTM reveals that while Chinese tourism has yet to recover from the pandemic, growth will return and by 2033 Chinese outbound by value could be “double the size” of the United States. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, anticipates that the growth in the value of outbound travel from China between 2024 and 2033 will be 131%, by far the largest increase for any major market. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:50:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itb-berlin-survey-finds-pent-up-demand-for-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itb-berlin-survey-finds-pent-up-demand-for-travel/ Close to 25 per cent of people in Germany and the US, and over 35 per cent in China, believe they will spend more money on travelling over the next 12 months than during the last year. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:32:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-collection-selects-tan-as-global-ambassador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-collection-selects-tan-as-global-ambassador/ Picked for her sense of adventure, Tan Yuanyuan has spent years traveling the world as a multi-award-winning principal dancer with the prestigious San Francisco Ballet Company. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:34:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beijing-covid-19-outbreak-slows-aviation-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beijing-covid-19-outbreak-slows-aviation-recovery/ A renewed spike in coronavirus cases in Beijing is slowing the recovery of passenger jet operations in China. That is according to the latest flight tracking data from Cirium. Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:16:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-virtual-china-offers-light-at-end-of-tunnel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-virtual-china-offers-light-at-end-of-tunnel/ With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, Middle East travel professionals are now looking to China to initiate international tourism. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:36:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-virtual-china-rebound-boosts-middle-easter-confidence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-virtual-china-rebound-boosts-middle-easter-confidence/ Arabian Travel Market Virtual is preparing to host a session on the future of Chinese tourism in the Middle East. Moderated by Adam Wu, the event will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd at 11:00 GST. Wed, 20 May 2020 08:16:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-travellers-disappear-from-key-overseas-markets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-travellers-disappear-from-key-overseas-markets/ Asia Pacific destinations popular with travellers from mainland China continue to report a huge hotel occupancy impact from the coronavirus outbreak, according to preliminary February data from STR. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:33:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/huge-fight-cancellations-continue-in-china-as-coronavirus-spreads/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/huge-fight-cancellations-continue-in-china-as-coronavirus-spreads/ Over 200,000 flights have now been cancelled or proactively removed from schedules to, from and within China due to coronavirus, according to Cirium. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:39:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-urges-against-stigmatising-chinese-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-urges-against-stigmatising-chinese-tourists/ Individual tourists and groups from China and Asia must not be stigmatised because of the latest coronavirus outbreak, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The trade body is warning against disproportionate reactions which could result in discrimination. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:07:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ja-manafaru-prepares-to-welcome-chinese-new-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ja-manafaru-prepares-to-welcome-chinese-new-year/ JA Manafaru is a multi-award-winning resort in the Maldives which offers Chinese families everything required for an unforgettable kick off to 2020, the year of the rat. Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:15:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrate-chinese-new-year-at-atlantis-the-palm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrate-chinese-new-year-at-atlantis-the-palm/ In celebration of China’s most important festival, and kicking off the Year of the Rat, Atlantis, the Palm has curated special feasts from of the city’s best Chinese fare. Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:52:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2020-chinese-guests-to-buoy-gcc-tourism-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2020-chinese-guests-to-buoy-gcc-tourism-sector/ The number of Chinese tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 54 per cent to 2.2 million by 2023, according to data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:58:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-seeks-china-boost-with-tencent-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-seeks-china-boost-with-tencent-deal/ Tencent has announced a collaboration with South African Tourism’s Beijing office to entice more Chinese tourists into visiting the country. In 2018, the spend from Chinese tourists in South Africa increased 69 per cent, from R1.4 billion to R2.4 billion. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:24:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cebu-pacific-boosts-china-connections-with-new-shenzen-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cebu-pacific-boosts-china-connections-with-new-shenzen-route/ The Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific, has expanded its reach in mainland China with the launch of a service between Shenzen and Manila. Shenzhen is the fifth Cebu Pacific destination in mainland China and is the airline’s 27th international destination. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:44:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-seeks-to-grow-china-presence-with-youli-hospitality-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-seeks-to-grow-china-presence-with-youli-hospitality-deal/ Emaar Hospitality Group is strengthening its market outreach to China with a sales and marketing partnership agreement with Youli Hospitality Consulting. As part of the agreement, the company will promote the hotels under Emaar Hospitality Group’s premium luxury Address Hotels + Resorts and upscale lifestyle Vida Hotels & Resorts. Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:30:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fosun-in-thomas-cook-acquisition-talks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fosun-in-thomas-cook-acquisition-talks/ Thomas Cook has confirmed that it is in discussions with Fosun about a potential takeover deal. The news follows receipt of a preliminary approach from the Chinese conglomerate for the struggling, UK-based holiday giant. Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:20:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-ireland-outlines-china-growth-strategy-as-trade-visit-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-ireland-outlines-china-growth-strategy-as-trade-visit-begins/ Tourism Ireland is doubling its marketing investment in China, to €1 million, and will also double its marketing team to 12 over the coming months. The destination aims to grow Chinese visitor numbers to 200,000 by 2025. Wed, 08 May 2019 07:48:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2019-gcc-set-to-welcome-growing-number-of-chinese-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2019-gcc-set-to-welcome-growing-number-of-chinese-tourists/ The number of Chinese tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 81 per cent, from 1.6 million in 2018 to 2.9 million in 2022, according to data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market. Sun, 28 Apr 2019 02:50:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-leads-grounding-of-boeing-737-max-8-following-latest-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-leads-grounding-of-boeing-737-max-8-following-latest-crash/ Chinese authorities have suspended the use of the Boeing 737 Max 8 by domestic carriers following the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft over the weekend. It was the second fatal accident involving the aircraft type following its launch in 2017. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:39:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/slight-fall-in-long-haul-outbound-trips-from-china-in-final-quarter-of-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/slight-fall-in-long-haul-outbound-trips-from-china-in-final-quarter-of-2018/ The number of border crossings from mainland China increased in the last quarter of 2018 by seven per cent, but this growth only benefited the destinations of greater China, according to new research. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:53:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-new-shenzhen-dublin-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-new-shenzhen-dublin-route/ Tourism Ireland has welcomed the inaugural Hainan Airlines flight from Shenzhen, in south-eastern China, to Dublin. This is the second service from mainland China to Ireland – with Hainan operating a service from Beijing since last year. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:49:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-hospitality-sector-looks-forward-to-chinese-new-year-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-hospitality-sector-looks-forward-to-chinese-new-year-boost/ VisitBritain is expecting 483,000 visits from China in 2019, up 43 per cent on 2017, with Chinese visitors expected to spend more than £1 billion this year, up 50 per cent, moving it well into the UK’s top ten markets. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 07:28:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-travel-commission-calls-for-looser-chinese-visa-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-travel-commission-calls-for-looser-chinese-visa-restrictions/ The European Travel Commission has published a report quantifying the potential impacts of visa facilitation for Chinese travellers on European tourism. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:06:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukinbound-reveals-summer-boom-in-chinese-arrivals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukinbound-reveals-summer-boom-in-chinese-arrivals/ As the Golden Week Chinese holiday begins, UKinbound has released its latest Business Barometer, which reveals a surge in growth from the market in July and August this year. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:53:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alipay-comes-to-london-chinatown-ahead-of-golden-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alipay-comes-to-london-chinatown-ahead-of-golden-week/ Alipay has announced that it is partnering with London’s Chinatown to bring smart service to the popular tourist destination. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 08:40:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/english-cities-target-chinese-travellers-with-qunar-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/english-cities-target-chinese-travellers-with-qunar-deal/ Three of the England’s leading cities have announced a joint tourism campaign to make it easier than ever for Chinese visitors to explore England. The partnership will see London, Manchester, Birmingham and surrounding areas join forces to promote a unique tourism experience to Chinese visitors. Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:53:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alipay-partners-with-merlin-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alipay-partners-with-merlin-in-london/ Alipay is partnering with Merlin Entertainments in a deal designed to allow Chinese tourists to use their Alipay lifestyle app across all of Merlin’s London attractions. Sat, 30 Jun 2018 05:08:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-launches-new-beijing-hanoi-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-launches-new-beijing-hanoi-connection/ Air China will launch a new service between Beijing and Hanoi on June 1st. The non-stop route will enable passengers to travel from Beijing to Vietnam’s capital in just four hours. Mon, 21 May 2018 07:39:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-seeks-chinese-travellers-with-new-digital-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-seeks-chinese-travellers-with-new-digital-solutions/ Marriott International has redesigned its storefront on Fliggy, Alibaba’s travel service platform, and revealed the rollout of Post Post Pay functionality across more than 1,000 Marriott hotels globally. Tue, 01 May 2018 07:29:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2018-gcc-preparing-for-sharp-increase-in-chinese-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2018-gcc-preparing-for-sharp-increase-in-chinese-visitors/ Chinese arrivals to the GCC will increase 21 per cent to 2021, rising to 2.5 million visitors annually, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018. Published by Colliers International, the data predicts Saudi Arabia will experience the highest proportionate increase in arrivals from China, up 35 per cent on 2016 figures. Sat, 21 Apr 2018 09:34:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/helsinki-partners-with-tencent-to-woo-chinese-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/helsinki-partners-with-tencent-to-woo-chinese-visitors/ Finnish capital Helsinki has launched a new partnership with Chinese technology giant Tencent to create a ground-breaking channel straight into the mobile devices of WeChat users. Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:37:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitbritain-welcomes-increase-in-chinese-tourism-ahead-of-new-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitbritain-welcomes-increase-in-chinese-tourism-ahead-of-new-year/ The UK has seen an increase in visits from China, and is ready to welcome more visitors ahead of Chinese New Year. The UK saw strong growth from China during the first nine months of 2017, with spending up 48 per cent and visits up 33 per cent. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:19:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-claims-china-connections-add-510m-to-uk-economy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-claims-china-connections-add-510m-to-uk-economy/ As prime minister Theresa May sets off on a trade mission to China, research out today underscores the value of frequent, direct connections between the UK’s hub airport, Heathrow, and the Middle Kingdom. It also identifies the urgent need to add capacity on these routes in order to support the government’s trade strategy. Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:25:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-calls-for-government-movement-on-chinese-visas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-calls-for-government-movement-on-chinese-visas/ International Airlines Group is urging the prime minister to fulfil the government’s promise to introduce a new ten-year visa for Chinese visitors that it made over two years ago. Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:15:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-to-launch-new-beijing-copenhagen-route-in-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-to-launch-new-beijing-copenhagen-route-in-may/ Air China will begin non-stop flights between Beijing and Copenhagen from May 30th. Once the new route launches, passengers will be able to arrive comfortably in Andersen’s dreamlike fairy tale Kingdom in ten hours. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:39:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-seeks-to-attract-chinese-visitors-ahead-of-golden-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-seeks-to-attract-chinese-visitors-ahead-of-golden-week/ The UK could look forward to a rise in visitors from China in the coming week as China National Day and the Golden Week holiday begin. Golden Week is a prime time of travel for the Chinese and more are choosing to visit the UK than ever. Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:45:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukinbound-urges-chinese-visa-reform-as-golden-week-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukinbound-urges-chinese-visa-reform-as-golden-week-begins/ UKinbound is urging the government to make its two-year reduced cost multi entry Chinese visa pilot a permanent scheme. The scheme is due to end in January 2018, however with China’s Golden Week holiday set to begin on Sunday, UKinbound has surveyed its tour operator members to find out what impact the visa pilot has had on their businesses to date. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 07:58:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-outbound-tourism-to-come-under-microscope-at-arabian-travel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-outbound-tourism-to-come-under-microscope-at-arabian-travel-market/ Tourism professionals across the Middle East are furthering their efforts to increase their share of the $168 billion global outbound Chinese tourism market, through a number of travel incentives. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:24:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-tourism-set-for-chinese-new-year-bonanza/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-tourism-set-for-chinese-new-year-bonanza/ Britain could expect a boost in visits from China as Chinese New Year gets underway from Saturday. Chinese New Year is a prime time of travel for the Chinese and Britain is gearing up to host some of the largest celebrations outside Asia. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 09:39:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-on-arrival-for-chinese-visitors-to-uae/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-on-arrival-for-chinese-visitors-to-uae/ Chinese visitors to the United Arab Emirates will now be granted visas on arrival. A burgeoning and increasingly prosperous Chinese middle class has prompted the move, with more Chinese travelling abroad than ever before. Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:36:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-chief-executive-walsh-criticises-government-chinese-visa-delay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-chief-executive-walsh-criticises-government-chinese-visa-delay/ International Airlines Group has criticised a year’s delay in introducing a ten year visa for Chinese visitors that would drive business and create jobs. The plan was announced in October 2015 during the Chinese state visit to the UK. Willie Walsh, chief executive of IAG, said: “China is the world’s second largest economy and we need to do all we can to encourage these trade links. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:28:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-tourists-looking-ever-further-abroad-for-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-tourists-looking-ever-further-abroad-for-travel/ Some 18 million Chinese nationals travelled abroad during the three-months from April to May, marking a 12.5 per cent increase on the previous year. With only 15.8 million arrivals in the Greater China region from mainland China in quarter two of 2016, more journeys are being made to destinations beyond Greater China (53.3 per cent of the total) than within the Greater China region (Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), for the first time. Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:27:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-to-introduce-two-year-multiple-entry-visa-for-chinese-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-to-introduce-two-year-multiple-entry-visa-for-chinese-tourists/ Government officials in the UK have announced a new two-year visa for Chinese nations wishing to visit the country. Beginning on Monday, it will enable visitors from China to make multiple trips to the UK for longer periods, the government said in a statement. Fri, 08 Jan 2016 10:06:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitbritain-to-launch-largest-ever-chinese-trade-mission/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitbritain-to-launch-largest-ever-chinese-trade-mission/ As VisitBritain gets set to host its largest ever tourism mission to China, new research shows that Chinese perceptions of Britain as a tourist destination are stronger than ever. More than 70 travel trade and industry suppliers from the UK including hotels, retailers and tour operators are set to showcase what makes Britain a GREAT destination to Chinese buyers at VisitBritain’s annual ‘Destination Britain China’ event. Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:53:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-to-cut-visa-costs-for-chinese-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-to-cut-visa-costs-for-chinese-visitors/ UK prime minister David Cameron has announced a number of reforms to visa processing for Chinese visitors to the UK as part of the Chinese premier Xi Jinping’s visit to London. Key among these is that, from January 2016, two year multiple entry visas for Chinese visitors will be reduced from £324 to £85 – the cost of a standard six month visa. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 10:18:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-to-dominate-asia-outbound-travel-by-2030/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-to-dominate-asia-outbound-travel-by-2030/ TripAdvisor and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm, have jointly published a new report on the travel and tourism industry titled, Winning the Next Billion Asian Travellers – Starting with China. The report shows that by 2030, more than 50% of the growth in global traffic will come from Asia Pacific and 49% of all passenger traffic globally will be within Asia Pacific or between the region and the rest of the world. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-continues-to-develop-as-outbound-tourism-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-continues-to-develop-as-outbound-tourism-market/ China has witnessed another year of growth in terms of outbound tourism, confirming the predictions made by China Outbound Tourism Research Institute at the beginning of 2011. The China Tourism Academy put the final figures as approximately 70 million trips overseas in 2011, an increase of more than 20 per cent from the 57.4 million trips in 2010. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:41:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-premier-wen-jiabao-arrives-for-uk-visit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-premier-wen-jiabao-arrives-for-uk-visit/ Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has arrived in the UK for the UK-China Strategic Summit, an annual meeting between the two nations which is aimed at building bilateral relations. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:17:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-opens-up-outbound-tourism-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-opens-up-outbound-tourism-market/ Authorities in Beijing have granted licences to three foreign companies to organize tours for outbound Chinese tourists. TUI becomes the first European tour operator, along with CITS American Express Travel Services for the US and JTB New Century International Tours for Japan. The move is seen as key to opening up the country’s lucrative outbound market. Thu, 26 May 2011 13:54:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-china-set-to-become-worlds-largest-tourism-economy-within/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-china-set-to-become-worlds-largest-tourism-economy-within/ China has the potential to become the world’s largest tourism nation within the next five years. The republic’s tourism revenue was the third biggest in the world, and the tourism economy has been elevation to the level of a national development strategy by the government, according to Zhu Shanzhong, Director General of the Chinese National Tourism Administration. Thu, 19 May 2011 23:34:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-maximising-opportunities-in-bric-economies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-maximising-opportunities-in-bric-economies/ Tapping into the potential of the BRIC economies was one of the key discussion points of Summit Day One of the WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. China, India and Brazil are fuelling an explosion in international tourism, delivering rich rewards for countries that are prepared, but trouble for those that aren’t. Wed, 18 May 2011 23:29:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-overtakes-spain-to-become-worlds-third-largest-tourism-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-overtakes-spain-to-become-worlds-third-largest-tourism-destination/ China has overtaken Spain to become the world’s third largest tourist destination, according to new figures released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. In 2010, China enjoyed a 9.4 percent increase in arrivals to 55.7 million. Meanwhile Spain, which is still recovered from the financial crisis, experienced a 1 percent increase to 52.2 million. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:03:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/china-spotlight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/china-spotlight/ Exciting things are happening in China’s luxury hospitality market with a raft of new openings scheduled for this year. Here Breaking Travel News calls in to take a look. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:51:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-plans-45-new-airports-over-next-five-years1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-plans-45-new-airports-over-next-five-years1/ Authorities in Beijing have unveiled plans for a mega aviation infrastructure construction spree that includes 45 new airports over the next five years. Industry regulator, the Civil Aviation Administration, said the new investments would take China’s total number of airports to 220. However concerns have been raised about overcapacity, given that most of the country’s existing airports are currently loss-making. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:26:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-hit-as-china-issues-japan-travel-warning/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-hit-as-china-issues-japan-travel-warning/ China has issued a travel warning for Japan after a group of Chinese tourists were attacked on a trip to the port of Fukuoka in the wake of a bitter territorial dispute between the two countries. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:01:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sultan-of-brunei-eyes-club-med/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sultan-of-brunei-eyes-club-med/ The Sultan of Brunei’s sovereign wealth fund, BMB Group, has denied speculation that it is expected to make an offer for holiday village specialist Club Med this week. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:58:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheraton-jinan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheraton-jinan/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the recent opening of its 50th hotel in China – the Sheraton Jinan Hotel. The opening reinforces Starwood’s leadership position in China where it has signed 18 new deals in the past 10 months and remains on track with plans to double its presence by 2012.  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-leads-starwood-preferred-guest-programs-global-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-leads-starwood-preferred-guest-programs-global-growth/ China has become the richest source of new, loyal travelers for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), according to an analysis on the enrollment and travel trends of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) members.  The results underscore previous reports by the World Tourism Organization that forecast China as the world’s largest market for inbound and domestic tourism by 2015. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:24:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090213122837581/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090213122837581/ China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM), China’s only business to business event dedicated to the China outbound travel and tourism industry, is entering its 5th year in 2009 and is set to be one of the biggest events yet.COTTM 2009 takes place on 22-24 April in Beijing, at the China World Trade Centre and is gearing up for a highly successful event. COTTM is supported by a wide range of trade associations such as the National Tour Association, the Pacific Asia Travel Association and the European Tour Operators Association, as well as numerous Chinese and international media partners. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:28:38 +0000