Mainland Visits To Hong Kong Top 2.5m In January 2011
The Hong Kong Tourism Board recently announced that visitor arrivals to Hong Kong in January 2011 rose by 21.5% year on year to 3.59 million.
Japan Further Eases Visa Rules For Chinese Tourists
The Japanese government is expected to lift visa restrictions on Chinese tourists even more in 2011 to attract more tourists to visit and shop in the country, a Japanese media reported earlier.
Shenzhen Extends Individual Visit Scheme
The Shenzhen government has announced that applications for visits to Hong Hong under the Individual Visit Scheme will be accepted from non-Guangdong residents in Shenzhen with effect from December 15, 2010.
UK Opens New Visa Application Center In Bejing
The United Kingdom recently opened a new visa application center in Beijing, with the aim of providing a better and more comfortable service for the ever increasing number of Chinese visitors traveling to the UK.
Asiana Airlines To Launch Chinese-Only Flights
According to Chinese media, Asiana Airlines Inc, one of South Korea's two major airlines, will soon start operating an Airbus A320 aircraft purely for Chinese passengers.
Visa-free Tourist Arrivals Hit 22,359 In Hainan
By July 10, 2010, southern China's Hainan province had received 1,096 visa-free tour groups, with a total 22,359 tourists, according to official figures released by the local government.
South Korea Relaxes Visas For Chinese Tourists
The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Justice, has stated that in order to encourage more tourists from China, it will lower the requirements for independent Chinese tourists applying for visas.
Japan Cancels Visa Cancellation Policy For Chinese Tour Groups
After the easing of visa application restriction for Chinese independent tourists, Japan has now withdrawn its visa cancellation policy for tour groups.
Hainan Regulates Visa Waiver Policy
Hainan Provincial People's Government has issued the "Regulations on Service and Management of Visa Waivers for Foreign Tour Groups Visiting Hainan", which will be implemented from June 15, 2010.
Japan To Lift Restrictions On Chinese Tourists
In a bid to attract more Chinese tourists to visit Japan, 15 Japanese tourism enterprises have submitted a letter of advice to Hiroshi Mizohata, the commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency.
Each Travel Experience Center Opens In Mid-May
The Each Travel International Travel Experience Center, which is operated by Each Travel-Shenzhen CITS, will be formally opened on May 15, 2010.