China Travel News Archives

Tourism

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

China’s visa-waiver list has a clear message: it’s rolling out the welcome mat for high-spending, long-staying European travelers. It's a smart move to capture more of Europe’s thriving outbound tourism market to give China’s tourism sector a fresh boost.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

Podcasts

Premium Has a Moment While Airlines Quiet Quit China – Skift Travel Podcast

Airlines are increasingly placing a heavy emphasis on premium products, and we discuss why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as why some carriers are quietly withdrawing from China.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Experiences

How Mobile Payments Are Evolving from a Pandemic Fix to Travel Game-Changer

In a world that’s rapidly going cashless, mobile payments are transforming travel, with Asia leading the charge while the technology spreads globally.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

Why Are Airlines Quiet Quitting China?

Think quiet quitting is just for employees? Think again. In 2024, many of the world's biggest airlines are making a low-key withdrawal from China. We find out why.

Gordon Smith | 4 weeks ago

Hotels

How China, Japan and India Are Shaping the Asian Hotel Market

The hotel sector in the Asia Pacific is doing better than before, but filling rooms — especially with business events — will take a bit longer.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Daily Lodging Report

China’s Golden Week May Exceed Expectations

Golden Week saw a significant boost in tourism in China, with passenger trips and travel orders surpassing pre-pandemic levels, reflecting growing confidence in the economy.

1 month ago

Tourism

What’s Next for Saudi Tourism? Expanding Source Markets and Boosting Visitor Spend

Sure, Saudi’s aiming for a hefty 150 million tourists, but they’re also looking to attract those high-value travelers while working to double tourism’s slice of the GDP pie by 2030. The real test? Seeing if all these efforts actually cash in (quite literally!) over the next few years.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Podcasts

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Airlines

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Daily Lodging Report

Japan and China Lead Global Hotel Investment Surge

Japan and China are emerging as top destinations for global hotel investments due to strong travel demand, economic optimism, and promising returns.

2 months ago