Destinations

Japan, and its pop culture, are more popular than ever in China. Theme parks are becoming one of the big beneficiaries of the craze. Read More

The EU-China Year of Tourism seems to be off to a good start. However, the fastest growth in Chinese tourism is ironically in non-EU countries. Read More

Africa wants to cash in on China's booming tourism market, but despite liberal visa policies and high ambitions, success is rare. Read More

Despite the fact Hainan has been designated a tourism free trade zone and interest in investment has skyrocketed, prices for real estate are in free fall. Read More

Alaska, while famous domestically, is still relatively unknown in China. However, Explore Fairbanks recently participated in Governor Bill Walker's recent trade mission to China. The DMO is hoping to put Fairbanks on the map for Chinese travelers through both marketing and partnerships. Read More

New York City isn't just a major destination for Chinese tourists, it's also a gateway for Chinese tourists to travel throughout the country. For destinations outside of major gateways, preparing local businesses is key to long-term success. Read More

Although Thailand is still grappling with how the country intends to handles overtourism over the long-term, Thai authorities have approved plans to increase airport capacity in Phuket and Chiang Mai by building two new airports. Both new facilities will each be able to handle 10 million passengers annually. Read More

China may not have qualified for this year's World Cup, but that isn't stopping Chinese soccer fans from making the journey to take part in the festivities. With Xi Jinping hoping that China qualifies, hosts, and wins the World Cup by 2050, the event is ignored by few in China. Read More

The rapid growth of Chinese tourism to Greece is certainly dramatic, with tourism officials saying that 2018 may see an increase of 50 percent in arrivals. Except, official data for tourist arrivals to Greece isn't up to date and officials have been making confusing, and sometimes contradictory, statements. Read More

Despite India's proximity to China and the country's wealth of sites, the country is struggling to attract Chinese tourists. The number of Chinese tourists traveling to India actually dropped in 2017. One cause is the lack of licensed Chinese-speaking tour guides. In total, India has only 37. Read More