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.
Changsha Opens New International Route To Osaka
A new direct air route from Changsha in Hunan to Osaka in Japan route is now open.
Beijing's Inbound Tourist Numbers Decreased By 20.6% In November
Impacted by the global financial crisis, in November 2008 Beijing only welcomed 311,000 inbound tourists, a decrease of 20.6% from the same period of last year, and 6.2% more than the decrease of previous month.
China Travel HK Acquires Remaining 49% Share Of USCTS
China Travel International Investment Hong Kong has announced that it has agreed to acquire the outstanding 49% share of China Travel Service (USA), for USD264,000.
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.
CNTA: China's Inbound Tourist Numbers Continued To Decrease In October
The latest statistics issued by the China National Tourism Administration indicate that in October 2008, the number of inbound tourists to China was 11,220,000, a decrease of 3.22% compared to the same month of 2007.
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.
China's Inbound Tourist Numbers Decreased By 5.94% In September
The latest statistics issued by the China National Tourism Administration indicate that in September 2008, the number of inbound tourists in China was 10,564,000, a decrease of 5.94% compared to the same month of 2007.
Disparity In China's Inbound And Outbound Tourist Numbers In August
According to the latest statistics published by the China National Tourism Administration, in August 2008, China hosted a total of 10,762,400 inbound tourists, a decrease of 6.97% compared to the same month of 2007.
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.