China Tourism News
China’s Travel & Tourism sector forecast to see swift post-pandemic recovery
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) reveals China’s Travel & Tourism sector’s GDP contribution is forecast to grow more than 150% this year.
Postponed Asian Games 2022 scheduled for September- October 2023
The Games were postponed in May due to rising Covid-19 cases in and around the Chinese host city Hangzhou.
China Eastern plane comes down in Guangxi
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has confirmed a China Eastern Airlines plane carrying 132 people on board has crashed in Guangxi province.
Marriott seeks to capitalise on luxury growth in China
Marriott International has announced plans to expand its portfolio in Greater China with the anticipated additions of more than 50 hotels in over 30 destinations across the region in 2022.
Anantara unveils plans for new China property
Anantara is preparing to make its debut in Anji County in north-western Zhejiang province. A popular escape for nature lovers and hailed, the location is hailed as an eco-tourism destination.
Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen prepares for debut
Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, the latest property from the brand in the Greater Bay Area of China, is scheduled to open on January 20th.
Conrad Shanghai opens to guests in China
Hilton has ushered in the new year with the opening of Conrad Shanghai. The property marks the first foray from the brand into the bustling metropolis.
La Quinta by Wyndham Weifang South to take brand into China
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will launch its La Quinta by Wyndham brand in China with the opening of La Quinta by Wyndham Weifang South later this month.
Suzhou brings Kunqu Opera showcase to London
The event is part of a year-long integrated marketing campaign designed to bring the cultural heritage of the destination to life for English-speaking travellers in Europe and North America.
Wyndham Hotels to expand Microtel brand in China
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will continue to expand its portfolio in China with 20 new Microtel by Wyndham hotels planned by the end of 2022. The properties will be located in key cities.
St. Regis Qingdao opens in north-east China
Marriott International has welcomed the debut of the St. Regis Qingdao. The opening marks the first Marriott luxury brand hotel in the north-eastern Shandong region.
Marriott unveils new look Sheraton Mianyang in China
The 342-room hotel will be the first fully transformed hotel in Asia-Pacific to bring to life the new vision of the brand as part of a worldwide transformation.