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TodaySep 30Wed
  1. China Tourism News

    Saudi Tourism Authority Expands Products and Services to Attract Chinese Visitors

    The Saudi Tourism Authority held a media exchange in Beijing, saying it will continue enriching Saudi travel experiences and launching diversified products for Chinese visitors' long holidays and autumn-winter travel. Offerings cover AlUla's history and desert landscapes, urban entertainment in Riyadh, Diriyah, and Qiddiya City, and Jeddah's old town and coastal life. National Day-themed products for Chinese visitors include multi-city group tours covering Riyadh, AlUla, Hail, and Jeddah, plus Riyadh short trips, private tours with Chinese-speaking driver-guides, and theme-park packages, with itineraries from one to ten days. This year the Saudi Tourism Authority launched the 'China Ready'…

Sep 25Fri
  1. JTB Group Newsroom

    JTB, JCB and JAL Turn Student Ideas into the Gakutabi Hawaii Travel Product

    JTB announced that, together with JCB and Japan Airlines (JAL), it has commercialized the winning student team's proposal from the 2025 Hawaii Idea Contest as a new "Look JTB MySTYLE Gakutabi" product, "Gakutabi Hawaii," released on September 25, 2026. The contest, provided by JCB, JAL and JTB and supported by the Hawaii Tourism Authority Japan office, aims to raise young people's interest in overseas travel. The product is a 4-night/6-day trip departing March 8 and March 9, 2027, featuring a Diamond Head hike and cleanup activity and a "Graduation Party in Hawaii" for students on graduation trips, with idol group CANDY TUNE appearing as a special guest. The product also includes a mechanis…

Sep 24Thu
  1. China Tourism News

    Holiday Booking Data: Earlier Departures, Longer Trips, Multi-Country Outbound Travel Gains

    Booking data from multiple travel companies show changed travel rhythms and preferences for the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday: earlier departures, longer itineraries, deeper experiences and farther destinations. Tuniu data show that among users whose trips span Oct 1-7, over 35% departed before the National Day holiday and over 10% left before Mid-Autumn to avoid the first peak on Sept 25. Meituan data show over half of travellers chose to depart before Sept 30. Ctrip data show cross-province travel rose to 82% during the National Day golden week. Tongcheng data show bookings for domestic long-haul flights over 1,200 km rose 34% year on year, outbound travel search heat…

  2. China Tourism News

    China State Council: Mid-Autumn and National Day Holiday Air Passenger Volume Expected at 31.19 Mil…

    On September 24, the State Council Information Office held a press conference. Ma Bing, Deputy Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, said that from September 25 to October 7, national civil aviation is expected to transport 31.19 million passengers, averaging 2.4 million per day, up 3.6% year-on-year, with a single-day peak expected to exceed 2.6 million. Daily ticket bookings at the top ten aviation hubs exceeded 490,000, up 3.9% year-on-year;特色 tourism cities such as Hulunbuir, Dehong, and Altay are expected to drive local air passenger volume growth of over 30%. International ticket bookings increased 22.5% year-on-year, with flights to neighboring countries up 20% and…

Sep 23Wed
  1. China Tourism News

    China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism Issues Mid-Autumn and National Day Travel Notice

    Ahead of the 2026 Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a travel notice urging tourists to prepare thoroughly, monitor weather and transport conditions along routes and at destinations, check scenic-area opening arrangements and ticket reservation requirements in advance, avoid undeveloped or unsafe areas, and closely follow the security situation in outbound destinations while avoiding high-risk areas. The notice also calls for stronger safety precautions: checking vehicles before self-driving trips, avoiding fatigued and drunk driving, wearing seatbelts throughout, wearing life jackets on boats as required, and paying attention to fire safety…

Sep 22Tue
  1. China Tourism News

    Türkiye Tourism and Trip.com Launch Immersive Culinary Experience in Shanghai

    On 20 September, an immersive culinary experience titled "Taste of Türkiye" opened at the Old City Hall on Shanghai's Bund, jointly created by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency and Trip.com Group. Running for three months under the theme "Leap into Türkiye," it is expected to host 900 to 1,000 guests. The experience blends cuisine, destination scenery, traditional costume and dance, with a route covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and ancient Ephesus, reflecting how Chinese travellers' Turkish itineraries are extending from classic cities to Muğla, Konya and the Aegean coast.

Sep 18Fri
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    Outbound Travel Expansion Brings Surge in Visa Disclosure and Standard-Form Contract Disputes

    As the outbound travel market recovers, disputes are frequent in long-haul multi-country and high-end customized products due to complex visa policies, information transmission gaps and ambiguous standard-form supplementary agreements. A consumer who spent over 300,000 yuan on a multi-country high-end trip to Central and South America could not travel because the agency gave incorrect entry visa requirements, and received a full refund after coordination. China Consumers Association data show 16,359 tourism service complaints in the first half of 2026, up 13.5% year-on-year. Tianyancha data show more than 36,200 outbound travel and visa service companies in China, with over 1,400 added this…

Sep 16Wed
  1. TravelDaily China

    Qunar: National Day Flight and Hotel Bookings Up 56% Week-on-Week

    On September 16, train tickets for the day before National Day (September 30) went on sale, driving flight and hotel bookings into a peak period. Qunar data shows that as of September 16, searches for keywords such as 'Mid-Autumn' and 'National Day' rose 167% month-on-month, National Day flight and hotel bookings rose 56% week-on-week, and bookings on popular routes over 2,000 km doubled year-on-year. Beijing, Qingdao, Nanjing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guiyang, and Guangzhou ranked in the top 10 popular National Day cities. Concerts and sports events boosted nearby hotel bookings, while county-level and outbound travel also grew.

Sep 15Tue
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    Airbnb Appoints Kong Zhiqiu as Head of Asia Business

    On September 15, Airbnb announced the appointment of Kong Zhiqiu as Head of Asia Business, overseeing operations in China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. Kong has spent over a decade at Airbnb in management roles across product innovation, business growth, and commercial strategy. Previously as head of Airbnb's China business, he drove localization strategy and led the team to significant growth in outbound travel demand. In his new role, he will apply experience gained in the China market to more Asian markets. Airbnb said Asia is one of the world's most dynamic travel markets, with about one-third of global travel demand coming from Asia, and the region also has the world'…

  2. Pinchain Tourism

    GZL Travel Fair: Corporate Coupons Plus Government Vouchers Drive Conversion

    The 2026 Guangdong Tourism Expo concluded, and GZL Travel, under Lingnan Holdings, reported strong on-site sign-ups over the three-day event, with travel dates spanning September 2026 to June 2027. Supported by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism's "Golden Autumn Cultural Tourism Consumption Vouchers" and GZL's "Travel Expo Coupons," more than 30% of visitors booked two different travel products on site, while nearly 10% booked three or more. Outbound travel revenue grew by double digits, with two-country deep tours in Europe popular and Turkey and Georgia routes favored by younger consumers; bookings for Australia, New Zealand, and other seasonal destinations increas…

  3. Pinchain Tourism

    Austrian National Tourist Office Visits UTour Group to Deepen Cooperation

    After the Beijing stop of the Austrian National Tourist Office roadshow, the office and over ten destination resource providers visited UTour Group headquarters to discuss China-Austria market changes, product innovation, and resource collaboration. Austria, a core destination for Chinese outbound travel to Europe, attracts Chinese tourists with music culture and Alpine scenery. UTour has deep experience in the European market and offers multiple in-depth Austria products. Both sides will promote regular exchanges and product diversification.

Sep 14Mon
  1. Skift Feed

    India's Domestic Tourism Boom May Be Its Biggest Inbound Problem

    Skift reports that Suman Billa, additional secretary at India's Ministry of Tourism, told the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) annual convention that domestic tourism success is masking India losing ground in inbound tourism, and that India risks becoming too comfortable relying on its vast domestic market. Billa pointed to a widening gap between inbound and outbound travel, arguing India is effectively a net foreign-exchange loser from tourism, with outbound growth at 4.8%, much higher than inbound. The report adds that India is becoming more expensive and crowded while its international marketing muscle has shrunk dramatically.

  2. Pinchain Tourism

    Tongcheng Report: Mid-Autumn and National Day Long-Haul and Multi-Country Travel Rise

    Tongcheng Travel released its 2026 Mid-Autumn and National Day travel trend forecast. As of September 14, searches for 'Mid-Autumn' and 'National Day' rose 278% month on month, flight bookings to popular domestic cities grew over 40% year on year, and hotel stays of five days or more increased about 7 percentage points. Southwest and Northwest long-haul travel led with related product bookings up over 30% year on year; outbound small-group and customized tours saw per-capita spending rise over 20%. County-level travel product bookings grew 42% year on year, while multi-country tour bookings rose over 65%.

Sep 11Fri
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    UTour Group Appears at 2026 CIFTIS with Over 2,000 Travel Products

    On September 11, the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services opened at Shougang Park in Beijing. UTour Group appeared with a 150-square-meter booth presenting over 2,000 travel products, including nearly 1,700 outbound and over 500 domestic products. UTour launched multiple value-for-money outbound deals covering Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia, along with a sign-up lucky draw.

Sep 8Tue
  1. TravelDaily China

    2026 Q2 Traveler Profile: Domestic Travel Dominates

    TravelDaily China Research Institute released its 2026 Q2 China Tourism Consumption Trends Report, based on a survey of 3,000 Chinese consumers. The findings show a clear divergence: domestic travel is stable while outbound travel remains cold, constrained by visa issues, costs, and geopolitical risks. The report also covers topics such as OTA ranking transparency, AI-generated drama for travel inspiration, and personalized services from hotels and airlines.

Sep 5Sat
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    First China AI Outbound Tourism Destination Ranking Released

    Create Consulting China released the first report on how Chinese AI platforms recommend outbound destinations, based on 240 queries in July 2026 across 8 traveler types and 42 destinations. Singapore, Japan, and Thailand top the list. The report reveals AI recommendation logic, platform differences, and the growing importance of GEO for destination marketing.

Aug 31Mon
Aug 27Thu
  1. TravelDaily China

    Airbnb Expands in China Outbound Travel: From Stays to Full Travel Ecosystem

    Airbnb reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.6 billion, up 17% YoY, with gross booking value of $27.2 billion. The company is evolving from accommodations to a full travel ecosystem including experiences and services. Major events like the World Cup drove growth. In China, Airbnb is localizing to attract young travelers, launching features like 'Travel Circle' to cater to group travel and longer stays.

Aug 18Tue
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    United Travel Launches 2026-2027 Global Cruise Products

    On August 18, United Travel held the 'SET SAIL New Voyage' global cruise theme launch in Beijing, unveiling a cruise product matrix covering seven continents and four oceans, with over 50 routes. The company plans to release over 2,000 air seats and introduce long-haul cruise products in Europe, Australia, and the Americas, emphasizing a 'cruise+' closed-loop system.

Aug 13Thu
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Jun 16Tue
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Germany sets travel spending record, sustaining it won't be simple

    Phocuswright reports Germany's travel gross bookings reached €76.3 billion in 2025, up 5%, making it Europe's largest outbound market. Despite two years of GDP contraction and geopolitical disruption, Germans redirected to Southern Europe. The report projects ~4% annual growth from 2027 if Middle East conflict eases. Germany is increasingly digital: 77% of trips include at least one online booking, and 17% use AI for travel planning.

Nov 25Tue
  1. Tongcheng Financials

    Tongcheng Travel Q3 2025 Revenue Up 10.4% to RMB5.509 Billion

    Tongcheng Travel reported unaudited Q3 2025 results: revenue rose 10.4% year-on-year to RMB5.509 billion, adjusted EBITDA rose 14.5% to RMB1.510 billion, and adjusted net profit rose 16.5% to RMB1.060 billion. Average MPUs rose 2.8% to 47.7 million, APUs rose 8.8% to 252.9 million, and twelve-month accumulated travelers served rose 7.3% to 2.019 billion. Core OTA revenue rose 14.9%, with accommodation reservations up 14.7%, transportation ticketing up 9.0% and other businesses up 34.9%; tourism revenue fell 8.0%, mainly due to safety concerns about travel to Southeast Asia. The company completed the acquisition of Wanda Hotel Management (Hong Kong) in October.

May 24Sat
  1. Tongcheng News Center

    Tongcheng Travel Q1 2025 Revenue Grows 13.2%

    Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited reported unaudited Q1 2025 results. Revenue rose 13.2% year over year to RMB4,377.4 million; adjusted EBITDA rose 41.3% to RMB1,159.4 million with a 26.5% margin; adjusted net profit rose 41.1% to RMB788.2 million with an 18.0% margin. Monthly paying users rose 9.2% to 46.5 million and annual paying users rose 7.8% to 247.3 million, both record highs; the 12-month accumulated number of travelers served rose 7.3% to 1,959.5 million. Core OTA revenue rose 18.4% to RMB3,792.4 million, with transportation ticketing revenue up 15.2% to RMB2,000.2 million and international air ticket volume up over 40%; accommodation reservation revenue rose 23.3% to RMB1,189.6 m…

Aug 20Tue
  1. Tongcheng News Center

    Tongcheng Travel 2024 Interim Results: International Revenue Doubles

    Tongcheng Travel Holdings (0780.HK) reported unaudited 1H 2024 results: revenue up 48.8% YoY to RMB 8,111.6 million, adjusted EBITDA up 12.7% to RMB 1,733.7 million, adjusted net profit up 10.9% to RMB 1,215.2 million, and GMV up 9.7% to RMB 128.2 billion. In 2Q, transportation ticketing revenue rose 16.6% to RMB 1,742.7 million and accommodation revenue rose 12.8% to a record RMB 1,190.9 million; international air ticketing volume grew 160% YoY and international room nights nearly 140%. The company launched international booking platform HopeGoo in 1H 2024, supporting 16 currencies.