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.

Hotels

The Simple Solution to Hotels' Chinese Marketing Concerns

These demographic differences will likely become more pronounced as the Chinese traveler community grows, making them worth taking note of in the competitor for the high-spending guests.

Samantha Shankman | 11 years ago

Hotels

Hotel Chains Make Comeback With Chinese Travelers

The likes and dislikes of Chinese international travelers are in transformation mode as they increasingly travel and discover the world outside their home country. They are traveling more independently, booking online or via mobile apps, and giving big hotel chains a chance.

Dennis Schaal | 11 years ago

Tourism

CEO Interview: Hawaii Tourism Authority is Pivoting to Asia to Attract Chinese Travelers

Hawaii will definitely get in on the boom in travelers from Asia. The islands have lots to offer, but competition will be intense. With hotel rates soaring, hoteliers in Hawaii may come to realise that they may have to temper their rate hikes rather than make up for the 2007 recession in one fell swoop.

Dennis Schaal | 11 years ago

Tourism

Mexico's Tourism Players Are Making Plans Now for More Chinese Travelers

Smart hoteliers and travel providers aren't wasting any time waiting on Chinese travelers to come -- they're giving them reasons to visit.

Maria Gallucci | 11 years ago

SkiftX

The Future of American Tourism Is Written In Chinese

While it is good to see the highest growth markets from the emerging countries, the largest markets by volume, the traditional source markets for visitors to U.S., is not rising fast enough. Whether Brand USA has a future or not, the future marketing of America has to balance both.

Rafat Ali | 11 years ago

SkiftX

The World's Least Restrictive Countries for Inbound Visitors

The United States and Europe are still mired in the visa regimes -- as their exclusion from these lists shows -- to their own long term detriment. Meanwhile, many African countries are easing up their visa requirements as the continent seeks to attract businesses and travelers in equal measure.

Rafat Ali | 11 years ago

Hotels

6 Hospitality Trends We Tracked at Skift This Week

Jason Clampet | 11 years ago

Tourism

The Coming Young Chinese Generation That Will Upend Everything In Travel

The Chinese millennial "G2 Generation" will comes out in hundreds of millions in the next decade, and change how travel products are consumed and marketed all around the globe. Are you ready?

Vincent Trivett | 11 years ago

Tourism

Skift Trends: 6 Characteristics of Independent Chinese Travelers

Vincent Trivett | 12 years ago

Announcements

Skift Trends Report: The Independent Chinese Traveler In One Simple Infographic

Make no mistake, this is the the next big megatrend in travel: the millions of independent Chinese travelers that will drive future economies of countless countries, for decades to come.

Jason Clampet | 12 years ago