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13.7 million Americans and 10 million Chinese top luxury travelers 2018-1-13

High-price trips grew nearly twice as much as global travel did in general over the past years - most luxury travelers come from the USA and China.

FITs drive Chinese outbound traveller growth in 2017 2018-1-13

Free independent travellers (FITs) have been revealed as being responsible for almost all growth in Chinese outbound tourist numbers in 2017, according to a China Outbound Travel Pulse series.

Outbound Chinese tourism forecast to grow 10% in 2018 2018-1-13

The number of trips made by Chinese tourists visiting international destinations outside Greater China is forecast to rise by 10% next year to 86 million.

China tourists prefer Southeast Asia cities for natural scenery and local food 2018-1-13

Chinese tourists are flocking to Southeast Asia cities, attracted by its cultural familiarity of leisure and dining options which give a boost to tourism, according to World Tourism Cities Federation.

China to be worth $9.8 billion by 2020 for Australia's tourism industry 2018-1-13

China is Australia´s fastest growing and most valuable tourism market, with the potential to be worth more than AU13 billion by 2020, says Australia´s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.

Los Angeles records 1.1 million Chinese visitors in 2017 2018-1-13

The western US city of Los Angeles welcomed record 1.1 million Chinese visitors in 2017, the authorities said Wednesday.

ATLANTIS THE PALM, DUBAI CELEBRATES ANOTHER MILESTONE AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2017 2017-11-14

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 8th November, 2017: Atlantis The Palm, Dubai continues its winning streak with the luxurious resort being recognised recently at World Travel Awards 2017 which took place recently in Dubai.

Facts and Figures on China's 'Golden Week' tourism boom 2017-11-2

China was a country on the move during the just-concluded National Day holiday. Almost half of the population traveled during the "Golden Week" that ran from Oct. 1 to 8, with both domestic and overseas tourism industries receiving a big boost.

Xi hopes for greater development of global tourism 2017-11-2

CHENGDU, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the 22nd General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which opened Wednesday, saying he hoped for greater development of global tourism.

More Chinese tourists opt for Israel as vacation destination 2017-11-2

A growing number of Chinese tourists are opting to head to Israel for vacation, an opportunity the country´s tourism ministry is keen to seize.

Southeast Asia top choice for Chinese outbound tourists during holiday 2017-11-2

Southeast Asian countries remain top destinations for Chinese outbound tourists during the National Day holiday, according to the China Tourism Academy.

Chinese tourists influencing global tourism destinations: People's Daily 2017-11-2

As Chinese tourists continue contributing to global consumption, their changed tourism behaviors are gradually influencing the outbound destinations, said an article published on People´s Daily on Wednesday.

China-ASEAN collaboration brings tourism boom 2017-11-2

Vincent Hou, a tour guide from Brunei, speaks Mandarin thanks to practicing with Chinese tourists.

Star-studded locations 2017-11-2

"This is my first trip in Hungary, but I love it more than any other country I have been to before," Joe Chen, an award-winning actress from Taiwan, wrote on her Weibo micro blog. The TV series in which she stars, Love Actually, was filmed in Budapest, the country´s capital.

Tourism trend in the Middle Kingdom: Chinese outbound travel grows despite decline in trips to Europe 2017-10-11

In 2016, China registered a 13 per cent increase in outbound trips - city trips and Sun&Beach holidays are becoming more and more important - trips to Europe declined - ITB Berlin and IPK International analyse outbound travel behaviour of the Chinese

Northern Scandinavian destination attracting more Chinese travelers 2017-9-23

Middle class Chinese families are expanding their travel destinations from Asia to America, and from West to northern Europe. Distance is no longer a concern for those who desire authentic experiences and local flavors.

China tourism called 'one of best' examples 2017-9-23

China is a good example of how a country can develop a healthy tourism industry, industry insiders said.

Chinese visitors fuel tourism of UAE capital in Jan-July 2017-9-23

Hotels in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), welcomed during January to July 2017 approximately 2.6 million visitors, representing a 7 percent year-on-year increase, with Chinese tourists driving the demand, suggested figures released Wednesday by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA).

Tourism alliance will have a global impact 2017-9-23

A newly established international tourism organization initiated by China is expected to push the global tourism industry forward and further facilitate cooperation around the world, insiders said.

China-ASEAN collaboration brings tourism boom 2017-9-23

Vincent Hou, a tour guide from Brunei, speaks Mandarin thanks to practicing with Chinese tourists.