Venice Moves to Limit Tour Group Sizes
Today's podcast looks at Venice's new velvet rope, an AI shutdown, and China and Thailand's new tourism agreement.
China Travel News
China and Thailand Agree on Permanent Visa Waiver from March
You know China is serious about boosting inbound tourism when in a span of less than two months the country has announced visa waivers for 8 countries.
China Eases Visa Rules for U.S. Tourists
China's opening up, but if the airlines don’t step up their flight game, we might be looking at even crazier airfare hikes with all these eager travelers.
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China Sees RevPAR Surge 54% Year-Over-Year
China hotel RevPAR for the week ended December 9 was up 54.2% year over year. The week’s RevPAR was up against a -6.4% comp last year. When compared with 2019, RevPAR was down -3.9%.
Choice Hotels’ Next Try at a Wyndham Takeover
Today's podcast looks at Choice's latest courting move, Canada's Chinese tourist problem, and flight attendant discontent in the U.S.
Canada’s Tourism Recovery Hurt by China Group Travel Ban
Canada could get a major tourism boost if it can improve its relations with China.
New York City’s Chinese Tourism Recovery to Lag in 2024
It's going to be another sluggish year for Chinese tourism to New York City and the U.S. overall.
IDEAS: Tribe Nation to Debut in China with Urban Inspired Hotel
Accor has announced the signing of the first Tribe Nation hotel in China, in partnership with Guiyang Chengnan Investment and Development Company Ltd.
Long Visa Wait Times to Be U.S.’s ‘White Whale’ in 2024
Doesn't seem unreasonably high visa wait times are going away any time soon in Mexico, India and Colombia.
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China to Drop Visa Requirement for Select Countries
The People’s Republic of China launched a one-year pilot project allowing visitors from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia to no longer need a tourist visa.