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WTTC reacts to the imposition of travel restrictions on Chinese travellers
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “After nearly three years, it is great news that China is finally opening up. Chinese visitors around the world contributed U.S.$ 253 billion to the global economy in 2019
Cathay Pacific to Double Flights to 13 Mainland Chinese Cities by end of March
Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, as well as the lifting of transit restrictions, effective 8 January 2023.
COVID-19 Testing and Travel Restrictions for China Proven Ineffective
“Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years.
AC Hotels by Marriott Celebrates Its Brand Debut in Greater China
AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced its brand debut in Greater China with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou.
Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” Greets a Global Audience of 3 Billion via Live Broadcast
HKTB “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” Greets a Global Audience of 3 Billion via Live Broadcast Enhanced “A Symphony of Lights” with Add-On Light Effects to Dance Till Lantern Festival across Victoria Harbour
China Airlines Expands Presence in Vietnam
China Airlines officially launched direct flights between Taipei and Da Nang. An important travel hub in Vietnam, Da Nang is China Airlines’ third scheduled service in the country and the first addition to the network in 2023.
CHINA OPENS UP TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FROM JANUARY 2023
After almost three years of closure, China is finally reopening to international tourism with the removal of strict Covid border restrictions for both inbound and outbound travellers
A negative COVID-19 test is required before departing for Canada beginning January 5
Government of Canada announces a temporary negative COVID-19 test requirement for travellers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao
HKTB Warmly Welcomes the HKSAR Government’s Lifting of All Anti-Pandemic Inbound Control Measures
Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), warmly welcomed the Hong Kong SAR Government’s announcement of lifting all mandatory PCR test requirements for all inbound travellers upon arrival in Hong Kong,
US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China
The US has become the latest country to impose Covid testing on visitors from China, after Beijing announced it would reopen borders next week. Italy, Japan, Taiwan and India also announced mandatory tests, but Australia and UK said there were no new rules for travellers from China.
Etihad Airways adds flights to Shanghai as travel demand to and from China grows
Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
The third Ice and Snow Tourism Season of Nantian Lake in Fengdu County will be Officially Launched
The magistrate of Fengdu County, Tang Shouyuan announced at the press conference that the third ice and snow tourism season of Nantian Lake in Fengdu County will be launched on December 30.