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CWT launches first open API-based global travel management platform for China 2020-1-22

-" The launch of the flagship platform myCWT in China marks the latest milestone in its journey to simplify business travel for companies and their employees around the world."

ITB China ties up with CBEF to boost buyer attendance 2020-1-22

"To strengthen national and international exchanges."

Brunei-China Year of Tourism 2020 on the anvil 2020-1-22

The official launch of the Brunei-China Tourism Year is scheduled on 17 January in the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan.

Tanzania Envoy in China Unveils Plan to Attract More Chinese tourists 2020-1-22

A Tanzania envoy to China has unveiled his ambitious plan as he seeks to increase the number of Chinese tourists visiting the East African country and the region at large.

Global tourism revenue charts steady path, study shows 2020-1-22

-"China is expected to see an increase of 6.1 percent in tourism revenue in 2020, an increase of 0.7 percent over 2019."

SERENA HOTELS RELEASE THE OL PEJETA HOUSE 2020-1-14

This is to inform you that Serena Hotels will release the Ol Pejeta House back to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) effective 1 January 2020. At OPC´s request, this is an early termination of the lease for the conservancy to further their commitment towards community development and conservation initiatives.

APAC fastest growing region for travel and tourism: WTTC 2020-1-9

Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region for travel and tourism, with 80% of the top fastest growing cities in the region, and contributing US915 billion (33%) in direct travel and tourism GDP, according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

World Tourism Barometer - Nov 2019 2019-12-24

World Tourism Barometer - Nov 2019 -"China saw a 14% rise in outbound trips in the first half of 2019, while travel expenditure dropped by 4% relative to last year´s same period."

Abu Dhabi tourism establishes first MICE advisory committee in China 2019-12-24

Abu Dhabi tourism establishes first MICE advisory committee in China -"The role of the advisory committee will include providing insight into MICE trends, business travel, and challenges and behaviours within the Chinese market"

Accor and Alibaba form alliance to improve 'consumer experience' 2019-12-24

Accor and Alibaba form alliance to improve ´consumer experience´ -"The collaboration between Accor and Alibaba will be instrumental to the roll-out of Accor´s soon-to-be-launched lifestyle loyalty program, ALL - Accor Live Limitless." https://www.traveldailymedia.com/accor-alibaba-partnership/

Chinese tourists increasingly demand sustainable travel alternatives, says Booking.com 2019-12-24

Booking.com: Chinese tourists increasingly demand sustainable travel alternatives -"Booking.com will continue to partner with local operators, such as Ctrip, DiDi and Meituan, as well as further rolling out its alternative travel services."

Revealed: the growing importance of Chinese tourists to the Gulf 2019-12-24

Chinese tourists to the Gulf expects to reach 2.2 million in 2023 -"The UAE will continue to be the preferred GCC destination for Chinese tourists, welcoming a projected 1.9 million visitors by 2023."

WeChat eyes empowering global tourism services for outbound Chinese travelers 2019-12-24

WeChat eyes empowering global tourism services for outbound Chinese travelers -"The platform has teamed up with partners to set up the Welcome with WeChat Alliance to leverage its ecosystem to help participants meet the diversifying demands of Chinese travelers abroad."

Chinese to travel to more overseas destinations during Spring Festival holiday: report 2019-12-24

Chinese to travel to more overseas destinations during Spring Festival holiday -" Chinese tourists will travel to more overseas destinations during the Spring Festival holiday in 2020, reaching to 419 overseas cities in over 100 countries and regions..."

Top 7 Apps Chinese Outbound Tourists Use Overseas - Part 1: Getting Around 2019-10-20

Chinese tourists don´t just use their smartphone apps to plan and book trips overseas, they also rely on these applications when they arrive at their destination. 85% of Chinese millennials use their mobile phone while travelling overseas to further research the destination´s best tourism hotspots, help make their travel experience in an unfamiliar destination more comfortable and conven

Survey Result: Young Chinese Travelers Journey 2019-10-20

China outbound is a very fragmented market but young Chinese travellers is always a very important segment for overseas tourism operators. It is because in general, this is the segment that not only they travel, they travel free and independently and we can reach them online. From Trustdata, in the first half of 2019

How to connect your hotel with Chinese travellers 2019-10-20

SiteMinder recently hosted a free webinar; ´How to attract Chinese travellers to your hotel´, and while all attendees found the session helpful, hoteliers were keen to know more.

AFRICAN HIGHLIGHTS LURE MORE CHINESE TOURISTS 2019-10-20

In recent years, Africa has become one of the popular destinations among Chinese tourists. For many Chinese, Africa is an isolated and idealistic place, and the trip to Africa is like a pilgrimage in nature.

Top international destinations for Chinese travellers during China's National Day holiday period 2019-10-20

SHANGHAI - Hotelbeds has provided an update on the top international destinations for Chinese travellers during the seven day Chinese National Day holiday period starting on Tuesday October 1.

Chinese tourist spending soars in UK during Golden Week holiday 2019-10-20

A customer uses mobile payment system Alipay in a British high-street shop. Photo Provided to China Daily