China Inbound Tourism News
Qatar Airways Cargo returns to China destinations
Additional cargo capacity is being added to the carrier’s existing freighter service amid increased demand for the shipment of immediate goods in and out of the region.
Shanghai closes tourist attractions over coronavirus fears
Top tourist attractions in Shanghai have been forced to close shortly after reopening as China continues to take preventative measures against the coronavirus pandemic.
Etihad Airways to move to Daxing Airport in June
The new Zaha Hadid-designed aviation hub in Beijing is the largest single-structure airport terminal and integrated transportation hub in the world.
Kempinski to operate two hotels at Universal Beijing Resort
Kempinski chief executive Martin Smura has unveiled plans for two new hotels in China, both to be based at Universal Beijing Resort. The Universal Studios Grand Hotel and the NUO Resort Hotel – Universal Beijing Resort are designed to be destinations unto themselves.
ITB China postponed as coronavirus battle continues
Organisers at ITB China have confirmed the event will be postponed as the country continues to battle a coronavirus outbreak. The latest official figures released today put the overall death toll at 1,868 in the country, with 72,436 infections.
Virgin Atlantic extends Shanghai suspension
Virgin Atlantic has extended the suspension of its services to Shanghai until the end of March. The news comes as the China continues to battle an outbreak of a new coronavirus.
Foreign Office urges Brits to leave China as coronavirus outbreak continues
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has told British nationals in China to leave if they are able to do so. The decision comes as the country continues to battle an outbreak of a new coronavirus.
Chinese aviation hard hit by coronavirus outbreak
Nearly 10,000 flights have been suspended since the outbreak of the coronavirus in China new research has revealed. The thousands of cancellations come as authorities in China, and around the world, grapple with the spread of the virus.
Virgin Atlantic suspends flights to Shanghai as coronavirus spreads
Virgin Atlantic has suspended operations to Shanghai as a new coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across China. Flight VS250 to Shanghai will depart today, while and the final in-bound flight will be VS251 on Saturday.
British Airways cancels all mainland China flights
In a statement, British Airways, which operates daily flights to Shanghai and Beijing from Heathrow, announced the suspension of departures to and from mainland China “with immediate effect”.
FCO advises against all but essential travel to mainland China
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has begun to “advise against all but essential travel” to mainland China as the impact of an ongoing coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.
Hong Kong to limit cross-border travel with mainland China
High-speed trains and ferries that cross the border between mainland China and Hong Kong will be suspended from Thursday, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced earlier. Flights will also be halved.