China Travel News

Sands China marked the tenth anniversary of its Local Small, Medium and Micro Suppliers Support Programme on 17th April.

Seatrade Cruise Global marked the conclusion of its 40th-anniversary edition at the Miami Beach Convention Center from 7th to 10th April.

Chinese tech firm Huawei launched five aviation solutions including the Smart Airport Intelligent Operation Center (IOC) during the Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

China is battering down the hatches in anticipation of the eight-day travel rush for the May Day holiday.

China's immigration authorities report that their agency processed 163 million passenger trips in the first quarter of this year.

Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) launched its new scheduled service to Zhangjiajie on Tuesday, 15th April, right after the inaugural flight of its direct Hong Kong-Guilin route.

Kempinski Hotels and BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. (BTG Hotels) recently renewed their long-standing strategic partnership. 

Greater Bay Airlines (GBA)’s new scheduled direct service to Guilin, China officially took off today, 15th April.

The Peninsula Boutique has officially opened its newly transformed retail space at Hong Kong International Airport.

Global integrated hospitality services firm Plaza Premium Group (PPG) was the official hospitality partner for Asia’s biggest startup and tech event JUMPSTARTER 2025.

Hotel101 Global conducted a topping-off ceremony for its 680-room Hotel101-Madrid in Spain on Friday, 11th April.

TransNusa has created history yet again and became the first Indonesian airline to launch scheduled flights from Bali, Indonesia to Guangzhou, China.

China’s Juneyao Airlines Co. is delaying delivery of a Boeing Co. widebody aircraft,  highlighting how the escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing is driving up the price of…

China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism reports that 126 million citizens travelled during the three-day Qingming Festival which began on 4th April.

For this year’s commemoration of Earth Month throughout April, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) highlights its continued environmental initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability. 

Organisers for the upcoming ITE Hong Kong 2025 noted how the dominance of free independent travellers (FITs) has helped push the post-pandemic recovery of the autonomous region’s outbound…

March proved to be a remarkable month for Lanson Place as it hit two sustainability milestones during the month. 

Grab has unveiled agentic AI solutions to help merchant- and driver-partners further unlock their potential on the Grab  platform.

ATPI is accelerating its expansion  across Asia to reinforce its commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing business travel markets.  

Trip.com is making Wednesdays more wonderful for travellers as it launched its Wow Wednesday promotion today, 9th April.

Cathay announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report today, 8th April.

Alibaba Group’s online travel platform Fliggy just released a report showcasing its travel insights for the recently concluded three-day Qingming Festival holiday period. 

As the world just commemorated Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on Thursday, 3rd April, Four Seasons in Asia Pacific invites planners to reimagine what a meeting can be: not just…

Cathay Pacific continues to strengthen its network in India with the resumption of its non-stop passenger service from Hyderabad, the capital city of India’s Telangana state.

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) created the position of group director of music, and the first to take on the post is audio marketing expert, veteran DJ, and events specialist Andrew Grant.

Banyan Tree, the flagship brand of Banyan Group launches Banyan Tree Connections, a private wellbeing immersion for two with movement, mindfulness, and shared rituals that nurture both…

EXO Travel announced the promotion of Nick Ghosh as its new chief commercial officer.

ITE Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR’s foremost international travel fair, makes a comeback this June.

Vietjet has launched four new non-stop services connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Beijing and Guangzhou in China.

Henderson Land Development Company Limited recently transformed the Lambeth Walk Rest Garden into the Henderson Art Garden and the site is now open to the public.

The Alibaba Group’s online travel platform Fliggy announced that it has made tangible progress in its artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Celebrate the legacy of Nicolas Anelka in an immersive hotel room experience at Novotel Shanghai Hongqiao, blending iconic design, storytelling, and world-class hospitality. 

The visit marks a milestone in UN Tourism’s partnership with China, underscoring the shared vision of advancing sustainable tourism and economic progress worldwide.

Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is expanding its network coverage in Mainland China with new scheduled services to Zhangjiajie and Guilin.

China has eased visa rules for Indian travellers, removing online appointments, exempting biometrics for short stays, reducing fees, and speeding up approvals.

In its latest market report, global travel marketing research firm Phocuswright declares that online is the way to success for Northeast Asia’s travel sector.

Tourism Malaysia hosted its first-ever consumer event in China since the pandemic from 7th to 9th March.

Langham Hospitality Group’s select-service hotel brand Ying'nFlo officially debuted in China during an event held in Shanghai on Thursday, 20th March.

Global hospitality firm H World Group Limited released its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st December 2024.

Officials from the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) expressed concerns that the country may be unable to hit its target of 39 million foreign arrivals for 2025.

Chinese airlines are working to accommodate the ever-growing "China Travel" fever by introducing new overseas routes. 

The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Cathay Cargo on Thursday, 20th March

Marriott International’s travel loyalty programme Marriott Bonvoy formally entered a multi-year agreement with Hong Kong’s biggest sports and entertainment facility Kai Tak Sports Park…

The Tourism Research Centre of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released the latest edition of China’s Green Book of Tourism on Friday, 14th March.

Rosewood Hotel Group recently received the prestigious Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, including its key properties in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. 

WorldHotels continues its strategic expansion in China with the recent signing of Wenlan Hotel Northern Hangzhou

As the world around it blooms into the warmth of spring, Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin invites guests to indulge in specially curated spring experiences to celebrate this beautiful time of…

The Ritz-Carlton announced its highly anticipated debut in the historic city of Suzhou today, 18th March.

Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) seeks to propose amendments echoing President William Lai’s call for a disclosure mechanism covering Taiwanese officials travelling to China.

Cathay Group’s low-cost carrier HK Express recently introduced two new routes connecting Hong Kong with South Korea.

China Eastern Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights connecting Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, set to commence on 28th April 2025.

C9 Hotelworks’ latest report shows that Thailand’s tourism boom has led to greater investments into the hospitality real estate sector, particularly for residential developments.

Online travel platform Agoda released the results of its 2025 Sustainable Travel Survey which ranks Asia's most sustainability-conscious travellers.

Global luxury and experiential travel network Virtuoso held its annual regional Virtuoso Awards on Wednesday, 12th March, during its Greater China/North and Southeast Asia Forum at the MGM…

Through ongoing collaboration, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Huawei Ecosystem have collaborated on several campaigns and initiatives aimed at positioning Ras Al…

The BTN Group which has organised the Business Travel Show Europe for three decades brings the same world-class sourcing, networking and educational programme to the Asia Pacific this April.

The Cathay Group announced its annual results for the year 2024 on Wednesday, 12th March.

Chinese train manufacturer CRRC launched a new line of company launched tourist trains near Lijiang last February.

A new report from online travel platform Agoda points out the need for hoteliers to get with the times in terms of travel trends spearheaded by Gen Z travellers.

Luxury and experiential travel network Virtuoso presented a report on yet another record-breaking year at its annual Greater China/North and Southeast Asia Forum at the MGM Shanghai West…

In a revolutionary move, Bangladesh sent off its first group of patients, doctors, and travel agencies to China, setting a course for the expansion of the medical tourism sector between the…

A new report released by TravelInsurance.com.au reveals that nearly one in every three international trips taken by Australians in 2025 will be to Southeast Asia.

Cathay Pacific announces another addition to its expanding global network this year with the launch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Urumqi starting 28 April 2025.

Airport experience provider Collinson International recently partnered with China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) to offer SmartDelay as a complimentary benefit to its customers. 

The Globus family of brands (GFOB) announced the appointment of Chris Hall as its new managing director in the Asia Pacific.

North Korea announced that it has put the entry of foreign tourists to the country on hold.

Japanese travel agencies announced their collective plan to promote travel to China at an event held in Tokyo on Monday, 3rd March.

The state-run Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) reports that nearly 1.12 million tourists arrived in South Korea in January 2025.

Cathay received two prestigious accolades at Air Transport World’s (ATW) 51st annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards. 

As the world gets ready to commemorate International Women’s Day on 8th March, online travel platform Agoda released its latest report regarding trends in women’s travel for 2025.

Australian experiential tourism firm Journey Beyond announced the appointment of Lavale Marketing as its official sales representation agency in China to boost inbound tourism from China.

Colinson International’s airport experiences programme Priority Pass announced a collaboration with Elite Motorsport’s Filipino racer Bianca Bustamante today, 5th March. 

Luxury urban resort specialist Urban Resort Concepts (URC) recently announced the appointment of senior executives to lead its corporate team. 

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park officially opened its doors to the public with a major celebration on Saturday, 1st March.

TKS revived its annual Hong Kong Outbound Seminar for the first time since the pandemic last 13th February.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology (Baidu) to strengthen Thailand’s tourism appeal among Chinese travellers.…

At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 summit held in Macau by the HBX Group, Group vice-president for sales in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC) Andrew Boocock was part of a…

Travel Daily Media had an opportunity to catch up with Patrick Torres, HBX’s vice-president for sourcing in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC), and he shared his views with our…