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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.
Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.
Trip.com suspends tourism partnership with Cambodia amid border clashes, cyber concerns
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/12/2025
» Trip.com Group, the biggest online travel agency in China, said on Thursday that its partnership with Cambodia's tourism authority was suspended, in a move to address the Chinese public's heightened sensitivity over safety in the Southeast Asian country.
Tourists advised to avoid scams by looking for 'Trusted Thailand' symbol
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the “Trusted Thailand” certification to reassure international travellers and drive tourism revenue to 2.8 trillion baht by 2026. The initiative aims to position Thailand as a safe and reliable destination amid growing concerns over travel security.
China rail trips hit record at start of Golden Week
Reuters, Published on 02/10/2025
» BEIJING - China’s national railway recorded 23.13 million trips on the first day of the country’s eight-day National Day holiday on Wednesday, up nearly 8% from a year earlier and setting a single-day record, China Central Television (CCTV) reported.
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
Hong Kong airport offers free tours for transit passengers to enjoy city's attractions
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/09/2025
» Hong Kong International Airport has rolled out a free tour service aimed at attracting 5.5 million transit passengers each year to explore the city's attractions in Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po and Tsim Sha Tsui.
Regaining a lucrative tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.
Trip.com says AI, adaptability key to industry's success
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/08/2025
» Embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and adapting quickly to consumer demand is key to thriving in the evolving travel industry, says online travel agent Trip.com.
South Korea visa waiver to lift travel but not Chinese airline profits
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2025
» BEIJING — South Korea's decision to grant visa-free entry to Chinese tour groups will lift China's weak outbound travel numbers but not enough to boost the bottom lines of struggling Chinese airlines, analysts said.