CITIC 2009: New Marketing Strategies For Inbound Tourism To China

Due to the impact of the blizzard in south China in the beginning of 2008, the March 14 Lhasa riots, and the May 12 Wenchuan earthquake, China's inbound tourism has not developed as well as was expected. Instead it registered a decline in the Olympic year.

Shopping Tours To Hong Kong Increased By 40%

News from et-China.com is that shopping tours to Hong Kong are very popular at the end of the Chinese lunar year thanks to various promotions offered by Hong Kong.

China's Inbound Tourism: Development In Adversity

The inbound tour business occupies an important position in the international tourism sector, and the number of inbound tourists who stay in a destination for at least one night and the resulting foreign exchange earnings are important indicators in measuring a country's tourism strength.

Tourism New Zealand Launches Semi-FIT Tours To New Zealand In Beijing

Tourism New Zealand has announced that it will launch the semi-FIT itinerary from China to New Zealand in Beijing together with Air New Zealand and four local travel agencies.

Seven Shanghai Travel Agencies Launch First Semi-FIT Tours To New Zealand

Seven travel agencies in Shanghai together with Tourism New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand, and Air New Zealand will jointly launch the first semi-FIT itinerary from China to New Zealand.

Ctrip.com Launches Resort Information Center In Sanya

Ctrip.com has launched a resort information center in Sanya — the first time that the company has opened a resort information center in a tour destination.

Langham Hotels International Inks New Partnership With Air China

Langham Hotels International has signed a new loyalty partnership with Air China's frequent flyer program — PhoenixMiles — reaching over seven million travelers.

Chongqing To Build Tourist Distribution Center

Chongqing has decided to build a tourist distribution center to provide tourism services for travelers around and beyond the city.