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Sep 21Mon
  1. China Tourism News

    Homestay Digital-Intelligence Transformation: Platforms Supply Technology, Capabilities Must Be Int…

    Based on 239 valid questionnaires and interviews around Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan, the article analyzes homestay digital-intelligence transformation. Digital operations management scored highest (6.21), while training and learning scored lowest (4.47); OTA platform usage was 82.8% and property management system usage 80.3%. The author argues that platforms lower technology barriers, but homestays must convert algorithms, data and tools into operational decision-making capability, recommending better platform services for small operators, destination-level shared digital services and improved human-AI collaboration.

Sep 20Sun
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    Anhui Regulates Lodging Prices in Peak Periods, Cracks Down on Fake Discounts

    Anhui's Market Supervision Administration, Development and Reform Commission, Department of Commerce and Department of Culture and Tourism jointly issued a notice on regulating lodging room prices during key periods, covering major holidays, tourism peaks, important exam dates and large events. The notice requires operators to display prices prominently, list all goods and services in package sales, prohibits surcharges beyond marked prices or unlisted fees, and encourages publishing peak-period room prices at least 15 days in advance. It cracks down on fabricated 'original prices', fake discounts and low-price lures with high settlement, and specifically targets unilateral cancellation of…

Sep 16Wed
  1. China Tourism News

    Anhui Regulators Issue Rules on Hotel Room Pricing During Peak Periods

    The Anhui Provincial Administration for Market Regulation, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Provincial Department of Commerce, and the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism jointly issued a notice on regulating hotel room market prices during peak periods, covering major holidays, tourism peaks, key examination periods, and major events. The notice prohibits four categories of violations: failure to clearly mark prices, price fraud, price gouging, and price collusion. It requires online trading platforms to establish price compliance review mechanisms and accurately display room rates, room types, and cancellation/change rules. It also targets platforms forcing o…

Sep 10Thu
  1. China Tourism News

    China to Build Over 5,000 Safe-Consumption Clusters by 2030

    China's State Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice to comprehensively develop safe-consumption units and clusters, aiming for more than 5,000 safe-consumption clusters nationwide by 2030. Focus areas include safe-consumption units such as shops, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, online stores and livestream rooms, and clusters such as commercial complexes, business districts, markets, scenic areas, districts, villages and highway service areas. Accompanying guidelines encourage accommodation units to commit to holiday price increase limits and support tiered cancellation, and encourage cluster managers to establish advance compensation systems.

Jun 2Tue
  1. Booking.com Newsroom

    2026 European Accommodation Barometer: Challenges and Outlooks

    Booking.com released the sixth edition of its European Accommodation Barometer, based on a survey of 1,240 executives and managers across 24 markets. Overall, 66% of accommodations expect positive development in the next 12 months, and 60% report a strong economic situation. However, gaps exist between large chains and small independents: 72% of chains report positive economic conditions vs 55% of independents. Cybersecurity readiness also varies, with 94% of large properties feeling prepared vs 60% of small ones.

Dec 26Thu
  1. MCT Tourism Statistics

    MCT: 6,129 Star-Rated Hotels Passed Data Review in Q3 2024

    China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Market Management Department) published the Q3 2024 national star-rated tourist hotel statistical survey report. It says 6,129 star-rated tourist hotels had their data approved by provincial culture and tourism authorities in Q3 2024. The report covers overall conditions, regional conditions, conditions in 50 key tourist cities and year-on-year comparisons, with attached operating and average-indicator tables. Provinces and cities with a reporting rate below 60% are excluded from specific rankings.