Chinese Outbound Travel News

Outbound tourism from China has been a major force in the global tourism industry before the pandemic. In 2019, Chinese travelers made 155 million trips abroad and spent almost $255 billion, amounting to 14% of global tourism revenue. The number of total outbound trips from China is expected to surpass 200 million in 2023 and 365 million by 2030. This would mean a significant recovery and growth for the global tourism industry. Follow news about this below.

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Sees a China Slowdown But Other Markets Are Thriving

As cruise executives often say, having ships all over the world means some areas boom while others struggle. At the moment, China-Korea tensions are hurting Royal Caribbean's business in Asia, but other regions are strong.

Hannah Sampson | 8 years ago

Business Travel

China's Luxury Travelers Are Young and Spending More Than Ever

Chinese consumers are responsible for one-third of the world’s personal luxury spending, but the consumers are younger and more affluent than the sector is accustomed to serving. Speaking directly to this group will pay off with loyalty and service for decades to come.

Samantha Shankman | 8 years ago

Tourism

Chinese Travelers Set a New Record for Global Tourism Spending in 2016

With less than five percent of Chinese travelers holding passports, last year's spending totals for international Chinese travelers represents only a fraction of the market's spending potential as millions more Chinese choose to travel abroad each year.

Dan Peltier | 8 years ago

Tourism

Tourism Boards in Africa Aren't Addressing Chinese Outbound Travelers

From wild safari getaways to its vibrant colorful cities, Africa has more than enough to tempt the 200 million Chinese tourists forecast to be trotting the globe by 2020. But is enough being done to roll out the welcome mat? It depends where you look.

Richard Holmes | 8 years ago

Tourism

The Phenomenal Growth of Iceland and Precipitous Decline of Turkey: A Tale of Two Europes

While some European destinations suffered last year from travelers' fear of terrorism, Iceland and other countries in Northern and Eastern Europe benefited from the short-term, decreased interest in Western Europe — and more favorable exchange rates.

Dan Peltier | 8 years ago

Tourism

Europe Bounces Back as Top Destination for Chinese Travelers After Volatile Year

Chinese travelers see Europe -- and the UK in particular -- as a big sale sign and are taking advantage of that after an uncertain year in Europe while many will also choose to travel domestically this year and in countries closer to home such as Thailand and Japan.

Dan Peltier | 8 years ago

Tourism

Chinese Travel Will Reach Record Highs in 2016 Despite a Slower Economy

There's no doubt China's economy is going through a downturn, but western travel brands can't blame all of their shortcomings on that point. Much of foreign travel brands' failures or missteps in China -- such as Airbnb or Uber for example -- are probably more likely because they couldn't execute strategies that fit the Chinese market.

Dan Peltier | 8 years ago

Media and PR

The Changing Habits of China's Millennial Travelers — Digital Marketing News This Week

There are 400 million Chinese millennials. For any marketer still not convinced that China is the future of the travel industry, there are now 400 million reasons to change your mind.

Jeremy Kressmann | 9 years ago

Airlines

New Agreement More Than Doubles Number of Allowed Flights Between UK and China

China is a long way from being an open market, but for carriers in China and the UK, this is welcome news. And since it means more flights, and more competition, it could lead to sightly lower fares.

Brian Sumers | 9 years ago

Tourism

Interview: UNWTO Secretary-General on the World-Changing Power of Travel

If you want to understand what's happening right now in global tourism, the first person you should listen to is the UNWTO's Taleb Rifai.

Jason Clampet | 9 years ago