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Russia and Thailand among top Lunar New Year destinations
Reuters, Published on 12/02/2026
» HONG KONG - More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during next week’s extra-long Lunar New Year break, with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, but Japan has lost some of its appeal.
Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan despite geopolitical tensions
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/01/2026
» Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan as a holiday destination despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, thanks to unaffected flight routes and a weaker yen, local industry operators have said.
Japan 2025 foreign visitors at record 42.7m, spending at all-time high
Kyodo News, Published on 20/01/2026
» Foreign visitors to Japan reached a record estimated 42.7 million in 2025, the government said on Tuesday, with their spending also at a new all-time high of 9.5 trillion yen (1.8 trillion baht), thanks to a weaker yen and increased flights to Japan.
Hong Kong records 17% rise in November visitors as numbers near full-year target
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/12/2025
» Hong Kong recorded a 17% rise in visitors in November to 4.2 million, compared with the same month last year, bringing total arrivals for the first 11 months close to the full-year forecast.
1,900 China-Japan flights cancelled in December as political row continues
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/12/2025
» More than 1,900 flights from China to Japan scheduled for this month have now been cancelled, according to state media reports and travel experts, as a political dispute between the two nations over Taiwan grinds on.
China says 'no market' for Japanese aquatic products, warns of more countermeasures
Bloomberg, Reuters, Kyodo News, Published on 19/11/2025
» BEIJING - Even if Japanese aquatic products were exported to China, there would be "no market" for them, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, citing the "anger" of Chinese nationals at recent comments from the Japanese prime minister on Taiwan.
Several major China travel agencies halt Japan trip sales amid growing row
Kyodo News, Published on 18/11/2025
» Several major Chinese travel agencies have halted sales of Japan-bound trips, industry sources said on Monday, after the Chinese government urged its citizens not to visit the neighbouring country last week amid an escalating diplomatic row over Taiwan.
Hong Kong issues Japan travel warning citing rise in attacks on Chinese citizens
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/11/2025
» Hong Kong authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and prioritise personal safety in Japan, citing a rise in attacks against Chinese citizens in the country.
See the World Differently with Avalon Waterways
Published on 11/11/2025
» If your idea of travel perfection involves waking up to the serene rhythm of a river, sipping fine wine in a centuries-old village, or exploring vibrant cities without the crowds, Avalon Waterways may just be your perfect travel companion.
Asian markets rally as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» HONG KONG - Stocks jumped Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that suggested the bank would cut interest rates again this month.