Shanghai airport police and multiple departments have cracked down on taxi misconduct such as passenger dumping. Refusal rates at Pudong and Hongqiao airports dropped 54% and 84.29% year-on-year, short-trip order shares fell, and passenger complaints decreased.
Guilin Shihua Yulong Scenic Area introduces a 'smart brain' system, improving management efficiency and service quality through smart ticketing, rafter supervision, and big data platforms. In 2025, it distributed 2.6588 million yuan in star rating rewards, and in the first half of 2026, revenue grew 9.41% year-on-year.
In 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched a concentrated rectification on scenic shuttle bus issues. Hukou Waterfall, Wudang Mountain, etc., lowered prices, and Changbai Mountain optimized services. The rectification pushes scenic areas to shift from manager perspective to visitor experience, improving service quality.
On September 7, the China Tourism Association launched its 'First Lesson' public lecture series at Beijing Union University. Targeting tourism majors nationwide, the initiative supports the talent development goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan for Tourism Powerhouse. It will reach over 20 institutions with 40+ industry experts, fostering industry-academia integration.
Haikou Customs data shows that during summer 2026 (July-August), Hainan's duty-free shopping reached 3.82 billion yuan, up 4.1% year-on-year; 3.809 million items, up 0.3%; and 690,000 shoppers, up 3.4%. Large-scale performances and tourism consumption combined to boost the duty-free market.
The article introduces Foshan's food culture as one of the birthplaces of Cantonese cuisine, with Shunde District certified as a UNESCO 'World Capital of Gastronomy'. Foshan has dozens of food-related intangible cultural heritage items, such as Shunde Jiudagui and Chencun Fen. The article also mentions that Chencun's 'Mo's Chicken Pot' went viral after a food blogger's visit, and the local government quickly improved infrastructure, providing free parking, reflecting a shared atmosphere between hosts and guests.
On September 6, the academic symposium on new archaeological discoveries at the Dawenkou site and the Shandong Province archaeological site protection and utilization work exchange meeting were held in Tai'an, Shandong. Over 120 representatives from domestic archaeological authorities and the province's cultural tourism system attended. As an important part of the 40th Mount Tai International Mountaineering Festival, the meeting aimed to deepen research on prehistoric civilization in the Haidai region and promote sustainable development of archaeological site parks.
Ningxia held the third vocational skills competition - star hotel service skills contest, with four categories: front office, housekeeping, Chinese food service, and Western food service. 61 contestants participated, aiming to improve service standards of star hotels and guesthouses.
Foshan, one of the birthplaces of Cantonese cuisine, with Shunde as a UNESCO 'World Capital of Gastronomy', promotes food tourism through 'food + intangible heritage' integration, management of street food shop popularity, and creation of shared spaces. After Mo's chicken pot went viral, the government responded quickly to ensure services.
This article examines the role of tourism in stabilizing and consolidating China's southwest border regions. It argues that tourism must be integrated into border residents' livelihoods, culture, and governance to achieve lasting prosperity through economic retention, cultural education, and identity building.
Huangshan held a tasting and promotion event for Huangshan Maofeng from Tangkou production area, bringing high-mountain tea to the urban cultural tourism window, exploring integration of tea industry and cultural tourism, and promoting production-sales connections.
On the evening of September 7, the 2026 'Rule of Law + Cultural Tourism' legal campaign and the 'Learn Law, Get Tickets: Travel Hunan with the Tourism Development Conference' activity was launched in Yongzhou, hosted by the Hunan Provincial Department of Justice and the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism. The campaign aims to deepen 'rule of law into cultural tourism venues' and integrate legal culture with Huxiang culture. Since its inception in 2015, the activity has distributed over 70,000 legal benefit cards, attracted over 50 million participants in online legal quizzes, and boosted cultural tourism consumption by over 1 billion yuan. This year's activity will run until…
Taking Chaoshan tourism as an example, the article analyzes the problem that traffic from viral check-ins is difficult to convert into 'retention'. It points out issues such as inadequate supporting services and homogenized business formats, and proposes countermeasures including deepening cultural experiences, people-oriented services, optimizing business structures, and promoting regional linkages. It emphasizes converting one-time check-ins into repeat visits through immersive experiences, honest operations, and diversified product supply.
TravelDaily Research Institute released the '2026 Q2 China Business Travel Market Trend Insight Report', indicating accelerated divergence and deepening restructuring. Domestic business travel frequency is mainly growing but shows K-shaped divergence; international business travel penetration is rising, with corporate travel managers expecting higher growth elasticity in international spending than domestic.
Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation said on the 7th that seven airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, remain closed due to the eruption of Anak Krakatoa and the spread of volcanic ash, affecting approximately 341,000 passengers. A total of 2,961 flights have been affected over the past three days, including 2,339 domestic and 622 international flights. The closure has been extended until 23:59 on September 7, with resumption of operations pending assessment.
The World Travel & Tourism Council announced that Mediterranean Resort Group has become a global member. The group currently operates 69 upscale resorts, plans to expand to about 85 by 2030, is the world's largest resort brand by 2025 revenue, and filed for a Hong Kong IPO on August 28.
Lingnan Hotels and Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts signed a letter of intent in Bangkok to introduce Centara's mid-to-upper-scale lifestyle brand Centara Life into China. The partnership covers brand co-building, membership integration, and two-way customer referral, with plans to expand to key Chinese cities over the next 3-5 years.
On September 7, Shandong Marine Culture Tourism's 2026 private placement corporate bond for professional investors was updated to 'accepted' by the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The private bond has a proposed total issuance of 500 million yuan, with Orient Securities as the planned manager.
Guangzhou Music Park opened on August 25, operating with a model of free daily access and paid events, open 365 days a year. The park integrates audio-visual technology, offers diverse music performances, and serves as a stage for Greater Bay Area musicians and a new leisure spot for citizens.
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released July 2026 fuel cost and consumption figures for U.S. scheduled service airlines. Total fuel expenditure was $5.89 billion, down 1.8% from $5.99 billion in June 2026 and up 43.0% from $4.12 billion in July 2025. Airlines used 1.732 billion gallons, up 3.8% month over month and down 1.6% year over year. Cost per gallon was $3.40, down 19 cents (5.4%) from June 2026 and up $1.06 (45.4%) from July 2025. Figures are not adjusted for inflation or seasonality.
Based on a National Social Science Fund project, this article explores the internal logic and practical paths of border tourism in stabilizing borders in Southwest China. The research indicates that tourism flows must enter the livelihood, culture, and governance systems of border residents to become a force for stabilizing border populations. It proposes three mechanisms: retaining people through economy, educating through culture, and uniting through identity. Recommendations include incorporating population stability into tourism development goals and improving benefit-sharing mechanisms. Cases include the China-Vietnam Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall cooperation area and Yunnan Tengchong's Si…
China's State Administration for Market Regulation released typical cases of unfair competition in tourism, involving false advertising by hotels. A hotel in Lianyungang was fined 20,000 yuan for failing to provide a room with windows as booked and for mismatched room photos; Wyndham Grand Royale Wenchang in Hainan was fined 3,000 yuan for claiming five-star status without official rating. Regulators stressed the importance of accurate platform information and star-rating qualifications.
The 2026 China Farmers' Harvest Festival Autumn Consumption Season was launched in Shanghai on September 4, themed 'Harvest Opens New Prospects, Hard Work Promotes Revitalization', lasting until the end of November. Activities include digital commerce for agriculture, 'vegetable basket' consumption promotion, rural cultural tourism enhancement, and release of e-commerce and financial measures benefiting farmers.
Phase 2 of Beijing Fun in Xicheng District features a 3,000-square-meter sky garden, introduces over 40 flagship stores including MUJI HOTEL and a chocolate museum, and builds a digital technology complex, creating a 'Chinese lifestyle experience block'.
The 2026 Industrial Culture and Tourism Development Exchange and Promotion Event was held in Tianjin, releasing 50 excellent cases. Experts believe industrial tourism is becoming a new fulcrum for consumption upgrade and brand going global, with future growth from high-tech enterprises, requiring immersive experiences and distinctive products.
The 2026 China Culture and Tourism Industry Expo in Tianjin attracted 2,500+ enterprises from 20 countries. In 2025, China received over 150 million inbound trips, with 30 million visa-free entries. International firms see growing opportunities.
Shanghai's night economy is heating up with diverse cultural activities blending commerce, tourism, sports, and exhibitions. Sinan Mansions hosts a Lu Xun Literature Prize exhibition, Fuxing Park launches immersive night tours, and Yuyuan Garden area sees a 17% week-on-week increase in weekend night footfall.
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will open on September 9 at Shougang Park in Beijing. A pre-opening tour on September 8 showed that culture and tourism exhibition halls 7 and 9 were in final preparation stages, with shuttle buses already in operation. Exhibits include zones for Beijing Fengtai, Yizhuang, China Film Museum, and Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau, while Hall 9 features Beijing Gifts and a colorful market. Provincial, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan pavilions in Hall 4 and the telecom/computer hall in Hall 3 were also being readied.
Ningxia's Department of Culture and Tourism held an agricultural-cultural tourism product sales event in Beijing, featuring experiential displays of local specialties and six themed travel routes including desert adventure and Yellow River sightseeing.
Multiple departments in Delingha, Qinghai, jointly reported that tourists drove into Hala Lake waters for photos. The individuals were summoned, criticized, and apologized. Hala Lake is ecologically sensitive, and unauthorized entry poses safety risks.
The 2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference is held at Shougang Park in Beijing under the theme 'Digital Innovation, Win-Win Cooperation', gathering representatives from over 50 countries. It will release the ISO standard for tourism cities and facilitate multiple inbound tourism cooperation signings.
Meituan data shows that among September off-peak travelers, those aged 20-30 account for nearly 50%, with popular destinations including Beijing, Chengdu, Harbin, etc. Airfares are low, the 'take 3 days off for 13-day holiday' plan is popular, and travel bookings around September 24 are rising.
This article analyzes the phenomenon of internet-famous check-in tourism, pointing out problems such as shallow experiences, inadequate services, and homogeneous business formats. It proposes strategies like deepening cultural experiences, improving services, diversifying offerings, and regional coordination to convert traffic into lasting visits.
Haihe Cruise voluntarily delisted at its peak, while ST Bishu was forcibly terminated due to audit issues. Their contrasting decades highlight the capital market's role in corporate governance.
About 80 European drivers traveled from France in 33 vintage cars along the Silk Road, driving about 5,700 km in China and finally arriving in Beijing. The event promoted cultural tourism exchange and showcased China's self-drive tourism potential.
Uganda Airlines has signed a new deal with Amadeus, becoming the first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS. The flight schedule development solution provides an integrated workbench with powerful editing, real-time feasibility checks, and reporting/distribution capabilities, increasing efficiency and flexibility. Uganda Airlines' CCO said the solution will accelerate growth in East Africa and beyond. Amadeus noted existing collaboration on Altéa, revenue, and loyalty management, now deepened to schedule management.
IHG and Alphanam Group have partnered to launch The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort in Muong Hoa Valley, Sapa, marking the debut of InterContinental branded residences in Northwest Vietnam. The development includes 79 branded villas within the 83-hectare Alphora Muong Hoa International Resort Complex and is expected to become the highest-altitude InterContinental branded residential project globally.
The EU policy that allowed member states to temporarily suspend parts of the Entry-Exit System (EES) during peak demand lapsed on Sunday. Border authorities now lack a formal release valve for the first time since biometric registration became mandatory in April. Ryanair has called on the European Commission to reinstate the ability to pause checks until at least April 2027, arguing airports and border authorities need more time to fix kiosks and increase staffing.
Flyadeal's acting CEO Sanjiv Kapoor said the budget carrier will introduce connecting flights on its existing point-to-point network, offering origin-destination fares and seamless connections. The fleet will take delivery of Airbus A321neos in the second half of next year and A330neo widebodies in Q4 2027. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Vrbo has rolled out its largest-ever product launch, with 12 new products and features spanning advertising, pricing, promotions, payments, guest operations, and property management. Expedia Group executives discussed sponsored listings, One Key member deals, AI-powered search, and addressed host concerns about paying for search placement.