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.
Travel South USA Delegation Visits China
A delegation of state travel directors and marketing officials from Travel South USA recently visited China for a 10-day promotional tour.
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.
China Sends First Tour Group To Israel
China has formally sent its first tour group to Israel.
China's Foreign Exchange Tourism Revenue Decreased By 15.28% In August
The latest statistics issued by the China National Tourism Administration indicate that in August 2008, the foreign exchange revenue in the tourism sector of China was USD3.198 billion, a decrease of 15.28% compared to the same month in 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.
Visitors From Mainland Need A Valid Endorsement To Enter Macau
From September 1, 2008, Chinese mainland citizens who hold a passport for Hong Kong and Macau with an endorsement to Hong Kong but without a valid endorsement to Macau will be not allowed to enter Macau via Hong Kong.
Number Of Chinese Outbound Tourists To Increase By 12%
A report issued by MasterCard International forecasts that for the second half of 2008, the number of Chinese outbound tourists is expected to increase by 12%.
Xishuangbanna Establishes Travel Development Center
The Xishuangbanna Europe & America Travel Development Center has been established in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan.
China Sending Tour Groups To Israel From September 15
China's State Council has approved Israel and French Polynesia as tour destinations for Chinese citizens' outbound tours.