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.

Tourism

7 Charts Revealing the Behavior of Chinese Travelers

The biggest takeaway is that travel in China is by and large domestic with only the wealthy 5% of Chinese able to afford travel to places like Europe or the U.S., and these charts outline some of that.

Dan Peltier | 11 years ago

Cruises

Here’s Why Royal Caribbean’s Expansion in Singapore Matters

Singapore is already Asia's most popular cruise port. A three-way deal between Royal Caribbean, Singapore's Changi Airport and Singapore's tourism board is a smart move to attract the burgeoning Chinese middle-class to cruises departing from Singapore.

Andrew Sheivachman | 11 years ago

Tourism

New Shopping Magazine Targets Chinese Tourists Returning to the U.S.

Rather than looking for Chinese travelers dreaming of a U.S. trip or trying to rope them in, Galerie's serious about going where the money is with repeat travelers even though its distribution model presents a lot of challenges.

Dan Peltier | 11 years ago

Tourism

5 Charts About The State of Chinese Traveler in Europe

Still a lot of growth left in Europe when it comes to attracting and retaining Chinese travelers.

James O'Brien | 11 years ago

Tourism

The Top Chinese Travel Trends to Watch for in 2015

2015 will involve more nuanced and targeted marketing to Chinese travelers, and that reflects the ongoing diversity and fragmentation of China’s outbound market, according to these trends.

Rafat Ali | 11 years ago

Airlines

The Largest Air Passenger Markets of 2034 are in Asia and South America

China's forecasted growth to become the largest and one of the fastest growing markets in twenty years correlates to the growth we're already seeing at destinations and airlines around the world.

Dan Peltier | 12 years ago

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 | 12 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 | 12 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 | 12 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 | 12 years ago