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.

CNTA To Partially Refund Travel Quality Deposits To Travel Agencies

The China National Tourism Administration has announced that it has decided to refund part of the travel quality deposits to travel agencies to assist them in dealing with operational difficulties caused by, amongst other issues, the current international financial crisis.

CITM In Shanghai Is The Best Ever

The China International Travel Mart, back in Shanghai this year, was regarded by many of its participants as the best ever — despite fears over the global financial crisis.

Beijing's Inbound Tourist Numbers Decreased By 14.4% In October

Statistics from the Beijing Municipal Tourism Bureau for inbound tourists staying overnight in Beijing in October 2008 show that the number of overseas tourists visiting Beijing decreased, while the number of tourists from the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan markets increased to different degrees from the same period of last year.

Tibet Implements Domestic Organized Tour Contract System

To regulate its tourism market, protect the legal rights and interests of tourists visiting to Tibet, and to encourage the health and standards of its tourism sector, Tibet has implemented a system of contracts for domestic organized tours.