Thailand Extends Tourism Stimulus Measures To 2011
The Cabinet of Thailand recently decided to extend the term of measures to stimulate the tourism sector by another year, including visa fee exemption for foreign tourists.
Croatia Welcomes Chinese Groups With Schengen Visas
The Croatian Minister of Tourism, Damir Bajs, announced in Zagreb that the Croatian government has decided that, during the tourist season of 2010, Chinese citizens holding Schengen visas can travel to the country in tour groups without a separate Croatian visa.
North Korea New Outbound Travel Destination From China
The Chinese National Tourism Administration has said that from April 12, 2010, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea and the Federated States of Micronesia will be new outbound travel destinations for Chinese citizens in tour groups.
Six Serbian Agencies Get Permits For China
Six travel agencies in Serbia have been granted permits for cooperation with Chinese agencies at the 32nd IFT International Tourism Fair held in Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia.
Hungary Opens Consulate General In Chongqing
The Republic of Hungary has opened a consulate-general in Chongqing, making it the seventh consulate in Chongqing following those of the UK, Canada, Japan, Denmark, Cambodia, and the Philippines.
China's Airport Authorities Suggest Seven Day Transit Period
In group discussions at the Third Session of the 13th Beijing People's Congress, both Capital Airports Holding Company and Beijing Tourism Administration suggested extending the transit without visa period to seven days from the current 24 hours to increase the number of inbound tourists visiting Beijing.
Japan Visas Easier For Chinese Tourists
To attract 30 million tourists to visit Japan in 2010, the Japanese government is considering further easing of restrictions on visas for Chinese tourists.
Emirates Airlines Sets Up Dubai Visa Reception Center In Guangzhou
Emirates Airlines has recently set up a Dubai Visa Reception Center in Guangzhou.
China And Vietnam Plan Tourism Cooperation Zone
China and Vietnam are planning to build a "China-Vietnam International Tourism Cooperation Zone" on the border of the two countries to attract more tourists from China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Sri Lanka Issues Visas In Chengdu
The consulate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Chengdu officially opened in mid December 2009.
Spain Opens Tourism Office In Guangzhou
The Tourism Office of the Consulate General of Spain in Guangzhou has been opened to the public, and this is also the second Spanish Tourism Office in China.