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16 - 18 October 2024

New Hall, National Agricultural Exhibition Center, Beijing

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China outbound travel & tourism market

China's leading outbound travel exhibition

Serving the industry for 19 years, COTTM is regarded as the industry's most important platform and remains the only business to business event that focuses purely on the burgeoning outbound market. 

"COTTM has always focused on the growing China outbound tourism and travel market, to promote the development of China’s outbound tourism" - Dai Bin, President of China Tourism Academy (CTA) & Director of National Tourism Data Center

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100% business to business, 100% outbound travel

The show attracts 5,000 Chinese trade buyers from the leading outbound tour operators and travel agents.

Located in the capital of China Beijing , COTTM is the perfect platform to display your products to a prime audience that are ready to buy. No other exhibition in China is 100% business to business and 100% outbound tourism focused. Take a stand at COTTM and meet serious buyers who you will only find at our show.

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Explore the COTTM conferences and programmes available, showcasing over 19 years of experience in events and features.

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COTTM 2024 will take place at China National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Beijing.  View on google maps .

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• Wednesday 16 October 10:00 - 17:00
• Thursday 17 October 10:00 - 17:00
• Friday 18 October 10:00 - 16:00

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Running for 19 years, COTTM is regarded as the industry’s most important platform and remains the only business to business event that focuses purely on the burgeoning outbound market.

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China: Best Travel Trade Shows for 2023

Which chinese travel trade shows should you attend and exhibit at in 2023 many of the top exhibitions are being held this year, but at different times compared to their pre-pandemic schedule. make sure you’re up to date with our event calendar..

One of the top questions we’ve been asked recently is about which travel trade shows are being held in China this year, and which ones we would recommend attending and exhibiting at. While some trade shows that used to take place in China have not yet announced dates for 2023, most of the strongest exhibitions for international travel do already have scheduled offline events.

A majority of these offline exhibitions are being held at different times of year compared to their normal pre-pandemic schedule, so make sure you’re up to date with what’s happening when.

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This three-day B2B travel conference and exhibition is one of the best, and most professional events in China. It was held from 2017-2019, and returns to Shanghai in September 2023. The exhibition is organized in partnership with TravelDaily China and includes business and leisure travel, as well as travel technology. It attracts buyers from travel agencies all around China, but is best for targeting Shanghai and its surrounding cities, including Hangzhou and Nanjing.

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ITB China travel trade show returns to Shanghai

The ITB China 2023 travel trade show made a return at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in the Pudong New Area after three years of offline absence, signaling the confidence and importance attached by overseas tourist destinations to the China tourism market.

The event brings together some 360 tourism companies from nearly 60 countries to present their products and services and meet with more than 700 Chinese buyers. Those countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.

The event attracts representatives from nearly 60 countries.

As a premier B2B travel trade show, the three-day event between Tuesday and Thursday is set to play a crucial role in reconnecting global travel suppliers with the resurgent Chinese market and forging a collective path forward for the industry, under the theme of "Crossing Barriers, Connecting Markets."

As the changing environment, new demands, and new technologies rapidly reshape the travel industry, the trade show has more than 70 speakers scheduled to share their insights into more than 30 topics and discuss innovative solutions in different sectors including destination marketing; tech and distribution; themed and customized travel; business travel; and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).

The halls were filled with visitors.

Overseas destinations are eying the recovery of China's outbound tourism market alongside the gradual restoration of outbound flights from China.

Tourism Malaysia launched its booth at the trade show with 35 organizations of tour operators, hotels and resorts, state tourism agencies, tourism associations, and airlines and tourism-related services.

"We are committed to demonstrating Malaysia's presence in the China market and our readiness to welcome more Chinese tourists to Malaysia," said Manoharan Periasamy, senior director of the International Promotions (Asia/Africa) Division of Tourism Malaysia.

"China is one of Penang's most important markets and it has always been one of the top three arrival countries in Penang," said YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State EXCO for Tourism & Creative Economy. "It is crucial to keep the publicity momentum going to draw travellers to Penang."

China remains one of the top market sources for Malaysia. As of May, Malaysia welcomed 403,121 Chinese tourists, compared with 21,613 in the same period last year.

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Time: 9am-5pm, Sept 12-14

Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center

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The 2023 China International Tourism Fair officially opened on November 17th

Co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and the People's Government of Yunnan Province, the 2023 China International Tourism Fair opened at the Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center in Kunming on 17 November.

Themed "Nihao! China," the fair features a total of nine exhibition halls with an exhibition area of 90,000 square metres and 5,000 standard booths. It includes six special exhibition areas: Tourism Destination, Cultural Tourism Enterprise, Cultural and Creative Industry, Digital Cultural Tourism, Tourism Innovation, Yunnan, and Tourism Theme Pavilion. The emphasis is on showcasing global brand tourism resources, the image of tourist destinations, achievements in innovative tourism development, new tourism products, applications of new technologies, and international tourism cooperation results.

Yunnan has the largest exhibition scale at the fair, with more booths than any other province. The Yunnan exhibition area, themed "A Life Called Yunnan," covers an exhibition area of over 20,000 square metres, featuring 80 specially designed booths and 264 standard booths. A total of 16 cultural and tourism bureaus from cities and prefectures within the province, along with 580 domestic and international units, enterprises, and related organizations, are participating.

The fair has invited tourism departments from eight countries, including South Africa, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal, Malaysia, and Laos. Representatives from six organizations, including the United Nations World Tourism Organization, World Tourism Alliance, Asia-Pacific Tourism Association, International Mountain Tourism Alliance, Pacific Tourism Organization, and Shanghai Cooperation Organization, will jointly participate. In total, representatives from 70 countries and regions are participating, with 892 international travel professionals.

The three-day event will include activities such as the opening ceremony, travel trade conference, inbound tourism policy release, Dianchi Dialogue, International Seminar on the Construction of the China-Laos Railway International Cultural Tourism Economic Belt, Puer Special Session, and a total of 17 events.

The China International Tourism Fair alternates between Shanghai and Yunnan and has successfully held 23 sessions to date, playing a crucial role in promoting Chinese cultural tourism resources, enhancing Sino-foreign tourism exchange and cooperation, and fostering people-to-people connectivity.

The Top 5 Trade Fairs in China — Dates, Products, Location, and Tour Suggestions

The top 5 trade shows of China are the Canton Fair , Yiwu Trade Fair , Beijing Auto Show , the Bauma Fair , and the Shanghai Import and Export Commodity Fair . They have great influence, and are becoming increasingly important as China's economy grows and Chinese technology improves. People from all over the world attend them.

Chinese trade fairs are becoming increasingly important as the size of the economy increases and the technology level improves. Hundreds of thousands of business people attend these five conferences from basically every country in the world hoping to buy or sell needed products and scouting for business opportunities.

Our information about China's top five trade shows includes dates, featured products, location, cost, attendance, transportation, tour suggestions, things to do in each city, and weather information.

1) The Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)

• Featured products: almost everything.
• Dates for 2024: The Spring Session: April 15–19 (Phase 1), April 23–27 (Phase 2), May 1–5 (Phase 3); The Autumn Session: October 15–19 (Phase 1), October 23–27 (Phase 2), Oct. 31 – Nov. 4 (Phase 3)
• Exhibitors: about 24,000 per session and 60,000 booths
• Attendance: about 204,000 buyers per session. There are usually a few thousand more people attending the spring than the fall session. More than half the attenders are from other Asian countries.
• Address: China Import and Export Fair Complex, 380 Yuejiang Middle Road, Guangzhou
• Call center: The Chinese Mainland: 4000-888-999 Outside the Chinese Mainland: 86-20-28-888-999 Hong Kong representative office: (852) 28771318

The Canton Fair (广交会) is a national fair and is China's biggest trade fair. They feature basically every type of industrial product from electronics to automobiles in Phase 1, consumer goods and gifts in Phase 2, and clothing, medicines, and recreational products in Phase 3. The event is held twice annually in the Spring and Autumn.

Though most of the buyers are from other Asian countries, buyers from the Europe, the US, and Russia each make up about 10% or more of the buyers. It is designed to be an international event with multiple language assistance for the people from 200 countries.

Transportation

Getting there: The Pazhou complex is conveniently located on Pazhou Island in southeast Guangzhou. Travel to the complex by taxi, hotel shuttle bus, subway, or our drivers. Most Guangzhou hotels offer free shuttle buses during the Canton Fair, however the shuttle bus timetable is very limited and there is little choice. The subway is a very good choice to get to the Pazhou Complex and provides good access almost anywhere in Guangzhou.

Canton Fair Metro Map : Xingangdong (新港东站) and Pazhou (琶洲站) on Metro line 8 are the two nearest metro stations to the Canton Fair venue.

• Taxi: Here is the address in Chinese for a taxi driver: 广州国际会议展览中心, 广州市海珠区阅江中路382号.
• Private tour: The most pleasant, direct, and interesting way to go to the Canton Fair is with a private tour company such as ours. Our tours are known for being hassle free and individualized for our customers. You can save time and money too. We can find discounts and arrange for interpreter services, etc.

Guangzhou Weather

Climate: The fair is usually held in the months of April and October. Other than for the fair, April isn't a high travel and tourism month which makes things easier for hosting the conference. The weather is damp and rainy with cool nights. October is a high tourism month, but the warm and sunny weather is comfortable for the exposition attenders.

Recommended Attraction

For fair attenders, we suggest a relaxing Pearl River cruise and dinner on a river boat. See the colorful lights and architectural wonders of Guangzhou while you relax after a tiring day at the fair.

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2) The Yiwu Commdities Fair

• Featured products: all types of consumer goods
• Dates for 2024:  October 21-24. During the rest of the year, hundreds of thousands of sellers sell at the several main market areas.
• Exhibitors: about 2,500 booths at the Yiwu International Commodities Fair. Hundreds of thousands of other sellers at the main market areas.
• Attendance: about 200,000 buyers for the October fair. About 24,000 of these buyers are foreign from almost all countries.
• Location and address: Yiwu International Expo Center: No. 59 Zongze Road, Yiwu, Zhejiang
• Call center: +86-579-85415888 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

The four other trade fairs are temporary, but the Yiwu Trade Fair (义博会) is a permanent fair targeted for small buyers from all over the world looking to buy wholesale products at the lowest prices. The price are a little lower than at Guangzhou. In addition to the permanent trade market, many annual exhibitions of various categories of products attract more buyers and exhibitors to Yiwu City.

The International Trade City, also called China Commodities City, or simply Yiwu Market, is the biggest of the Yiwu market places. It has as many as 70,000 booths with 100,000 sellers representing factories all over China. It measures 4,000,000 square meters or 43,000,000 square feet.

The biggest of the annual fairs is the annual Yiwu International Commodities Fair (中国义乌进口商品博览会) at the International Exhibition Center. It is in October. Goods from tens of thousands of Chinese factories are displayed.

Yiwu attracts tens of thousands of Africans, South Asians, and Southeast Asians with suitcases looking for consumer products to sell in their own countries. Anyone could go there and shop, and the prices and variety is the best in the world.

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• Taxi: Here is the address in Chinese for the October exposition for a taxi driver: 义乌国际博览中心, 59号宗泽路，浙江省义乌市
• Private tour: We can facilitate your visit to the main Yiwu Commodities Fair or to any of the many other fairs or the major permanent market site.

Tell us how we can help, and we'll also arrange accommodations, tours, and meals if needed. See our recommended Yiwu Fair hotels.

For fair visitors and shoppers, we suggest the ancient Iron Tower for a local sightseeing excursion.

3) Beijing International Auto Show

• Featured products: automobiles and accessories
• Dates for 2024:  TBC
• Exhibitors: about 2,000
• Attendance: about 800,000 visitors
• Location and address: 88 Yuxiang Road, Tianzhu Airport Industrial Road, Shunyi District, Beijing

The Beijing Auto Show (北京国际汽车展览会) is a national automobile exhibition featuring vehicles from virtually every major company in the world. It is China's largest automobile show, and one of the top four in the world. For Chinese wanting to compare and buy products and for foreigners wishing to source vehicles, parts and accessories, it is very important to attend.

China already has the world's biggest auto industry, and it is expected that the size of the market might double within ten years and be bigger than that of the US, Canada, Europe, Russia and Japan combined. The market size and potential and the low prices makes the show increasingly important.

Getting there: The Beijing International Exhibition Centre (NCIEC) is in the Shunyi District only about 30 kilometers away from the Forbidden City and other central Beijing attractions.

• Airport: The Beijing Capital International Airport is only about two kilometers away.
• Metro: Take Metro Line 15 to NCIEC.
• Taxi: Here is the address in Chinese for a taxi driver: 新中国国际展览中心, 北京顺义区天竺空港工业区玉香路88号.
• Private tour: We could facilitate your visit and provide transportation and logistical aid. Tell us how we can help, and we'll also arrange accommodations, tours, and meals if needed.

Beijing Weather

Climate: The fair is usually held in the month of April when you'll still need a coat because the nights are cold and the days are cool.

For auto show attenders, we suggest taking the chance while in Beijing to see the ancient wonders such as the Forbidden City. We could help you tour the sites.

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4) Bauma China 2024

—international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, construction vehicles, and equipment.

• Featured products: construction machinery and equipment, building materials
• Dates for 2024: Every two years. November 26-29, 2024
• Exhibitors: about 3,000. 2,000 are Chinese.
• Attendance: almost 200,000. People came from about 150 countries.
• Location and address: 2345 Long Yang Road, Pudong Area, Shanghai
• Call center: (+86 21) 2020 5500

The Bauma Fair (中国国际工程机械，建材机械，矿山机械、工程车辆及设备博览会or上海宝马展for short) is a national trade fair for China's construction industry and construction related companies. China has the largest construction industry by far, so this is a very important trade show. It is Asia's biggest construction trade fair. They feature basically every type of construction equipment.

Getting there: The Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) complex is conveniently located in the Pudong business district (CBD). So it is near the Shanghai World Financial Centre , the Shanghai Tower , and plush hotels in Pudong. Travel to the complex by taxi, hotel shuttle bus, subway, or our drivers.

• Metro: Line 7 goes to the Huamu Road Station by the complex.
• Taxi: Here is the address in Chinese for a taxi driver: 上海新国际博览中心, 龙阳路2345号，浦东新区，上海
• Private tour: The most pleasant, direct, and interesting way to go to the Bauma is with a private tour company such as ours. Our tours are known for being hassle free and individualized for our customers. You can save time and money too. We can find discounts. We can arrange for interpreter service and other aid.

Shanghai Weather

Climate: The fair is usually held in the month of November . Expect fine, cool, dry weather ideal for attending the exposition and for touring. The foliage is beautiful, and you want want to see the autumn leaves at Century Park.

November is a high tourism month when foreign tour groups flock inbound. So finding accommodations is more difficult for those attending the Export Commodities Fair. We can arrange accommodations and travel tickets.

For fair attenders, we suggest a relaxing Huangpu River cruise and dinner on a river boat. See the colorful lights and architectural wonders of Shanghai while you relax after a tiring day at the fair.

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5) East China Import and Export Commodity Fair (ECF)

• Featured products: clothes, textiles, consumer goods, gifts, art
• Dates for 2024: July 12-15
• Location and address: 2345 Long Yang Road, Pudong Area, Shanghai, 201204, China
• Call center: 021-60170386

The Shanghai Import and Export Commodity Fair (中国华东进出口商品交易会) is the biggest of the regional fairs. Eastern China provinces and cities sponsor the annual event. Buyers come from about 100 countries.

Getting there: The trade show is in the big New International Expo Center complex (SNIEC) in Pudong. So it is within convenient distance of major hotels and corporate offices. Travel to the complex by taxi, hotel shuttle bus, subway, or our drivers.

• Metro: Take Line 7 to the Huamu Road Station at the conference site.
• Taxi: Here is the address in Chinese for a taxi driver: 上海浦东新国际博览中心, 上海市浦东新区龙阳路2345号
• Private tour: The most pleasant, direct, and interesting way to go to the Canton Fair is with a private tour company such as ours. We can individualize your trip, save your time and money, and arrange accommodations, tours, and meals as needed.

Climate: The fair is held in March . It is often windy, and nights are cold. The days are cool. But it isn't freezing.

We suggest a relaxing Huangpu River cruise and dinner on a river boat. See the colorful lights and architectural wonders of Shanghai in the evening during your visit.

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Both the Bauma Fair and the ECF are held in Shanghai, and Yiwu is only 100 km south of Hangzhou, 3 hours from the Yellow Mountains. Escape the city for some fresh mountain air and inspiring scenery!

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Qatar Tourism participated in ITB China 2024 this month from May 27 to 29 in Shanghai, to highlight the new offerings, to promote Qatar as a leading tourist destination, and to attract investment in the travel and tourism sectors. Qatar Tourism spearheaded a delegation of 16 hospitality and travel partners. ITB China is a B2B-exclusive trade show that focuses on the Chinese Travel Market, bringing together leading professionals in the trade industry from around the world. With discussions, fruitful exchanges, and networking events, ITB China facilitates discourses between figures and institutions to maximize business opportunities. This year, ITB China took place at Shanghai World Expo and Exhibition Center.

Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Omar Al Jaber, Acting Chief of the Tourism Development Sector at Qatar Tourism, said: “Through its participation at ITB China 2024, Qatar Tourism showcased the country’s recent developments, achievements, and advancements in travel and tourism sectors to industry leaders from around the world. Qatar Tourism is dedicated to improving visitors’ tourism experience. Exhibitions such as ITB China provide a platform for Qatar Tourism to attract investors and highlight Qatar’s best touristic offerings.”

ITB China serves as a platform to highlight Chinese travel market trends to investors and stakeholders from around the world to further enhance the Chinese tourism market in the upcoming years. China is one of the 15 priority source markets for Qatar Tourism, making ITB China an important event to showcase Qatar’s offerings in the Chinese and international market.

Earlier this year in March, Qatar Tourism participated at ITB Berlin 2024 where they discussed the launch of the ‘Double the Discovery’ initiative in collaboration with Saudi Tourism Authority, to provide visitors the chance to explore cultural landmarks and historical sites in the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in one single trip. Qatar Tourism also discussed the Stopover Packages, in partnership with Qatar Airways, for visitors who have limited time to visit Qatar.  

For media-related inquiries, please contact Qatar Tourism’s Press Office on:

+974 3392 4466 | pressoffice@visitqatar.qa  

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A place with a sense of history

Ancient town retains charm of the past with modern efficiency, Li Wensha and Li Yingxue report in Nantong, Jiangsu province.

A century ago, the tall clock tower's bell rang out, signaling the shifts for workers at Dasheng Cotton Mills.

Adjacent to the clock tower, on the bank of the canal connecting Nantong to Yangzhou in Tangzha ancient town, Nantong city, Jiangsu province, the bustling Dasheng Wharf facilitated the unloading of raw cotton and the dispatch of finished products to Shanghai, Sichuan and Jiangxi provinces and beyond.

Today, the clock tower, built in 1915 and once the highest point in the area, still stands proudly, with its bell ringing on the hour, every hour, just as it did 100 years ago.

The Tangzha area originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) when a local official had a floodgate, or zha, constructed on the canal. As the floodgate was near a family surnamed Tang, so came the name Tangjiazha — Tang family floodgate — later shortened to Tangzha.

The ancient town, now a subdistrict of Nantong's Chongchuan district, is well-preserved and retains much of its original architectural charm. Yet this historical subdistrict of Nantong has undergone a significant transformation.

Since the start of the new century, the Nantong authorities have launched preservation efforts for the area's industrial heritage, transforming it into a historical and cultural subdistrict. Adhering to the principle of restoring buildings to their original condition, the architectural complexes have been repaired and added with new service facilities. Meanwhile, the area's original charm and appearance have been maintained.

Tangzha ancient town now stands as a beacon of efficient production for blended yarn and fabric and has become a new hot spot for industrial heritage tourism. Additionally, it hosts numerous cultural enterprises, blending its rich historical legacy with modern innovation.

Tangzha ancient town has been praised by Wu Liangyong, a professor at Tsinghua University and an academician of both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, as the "foremost town of modern industrial heritage in China".

During a visit to Nantong in 2002, Wu noted that "since the Self-Strengthening Movement, Tangzha has become the most well-preserved site of modern industrial heritage in China. It features the most diverse and substantial array of industrial categories, with its original sites and conditions remarkably intact. Tangzha is a prime example of early Chinese national industry". The Self-Strengthening Movement was a campaign of economic and military modernization in the second half of the 19th century, designed to strengthen the national power during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

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Next Stop China – Saint Petersburg exhibition proceeds in Saint Petersburg

The Next Stop China – Saint Petersburg exhibition opened on February 6 in Saint Petersburg in Sheremetyevo Palace. The event, celebrating the Chinese New Year of 2019, is supported by the government of Saint Petersburg and the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation.

The exhibition is held as a part of celebrating the Chinese New Year, which commenced on February 5, 2019, according to the lunar calendar. The project focuses on traditional arts, where calligraphy holds a unique position.

The exhibition featured some guests of honour, including a renowned Chinese calligrapher, native of Gansu, Luo Lei, Consul of Trade and Economic Affairs of the People's Republic of China in Saint Petersburg Lo Xin, Founder and Art Director of the School of Calligraphy and the President of the National Union of Calligraphers, Petr Chobitko. Director of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy Alexey Shaburov and Assistant Director Ludmila Kulanina also attended the event.

Besides the traditional Chinese calligraphy the exhibit puts on display embossed seals, traditional guo hua paintings, and paper cutting works. The Imperial Porcelain Factory provided samples of Chinese porcelain for the exhibition. A special highlight – an installation that illustrated the environment where a Chinese calligrapher would work, allowed to take a closer look at four “treasures” of the work room: a brush, ink, paper and an ink slab.

This large-scale event serves as a testament to the significance of relationships between the East and the West, and helps enrich the cultural connections between the two countries.

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For over 20 years since 1991 the Neva International Exhibitions and conferences have successfully promoted the massive redevelopment of the Russian commercial maritime industries.

The great success of the Neva Exhibition was based on the effective presentation of the most modern technologies and equipment available to meet the large-scale demands of the Russian commercial maritime industries and administrations to develop the urgently required renewal of the shipbuilding, shipyard, ship equipment industries, the sea and inland waterways shipping fleets, the marine support sector for the offshore energy expansion and for the ports systems throughout the Russian Federation.

China’s Golden Week Travel Signals a Revival. Plus, Why U.S. Travel Is Still Lagging

Peden Doma Bhutia , Skift

May 30th, 2024 at 12:42 AM EDT

China’s outbound travel is coming back, driven by favorable visa policies, increased airline capacity, and a growing interest in diverse global destinations. However, challenges remain, particularly in travel to the U.S.

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In a rebound of international travel, over 1.5 million Chinese citizens embarked on outbound trips during the recent Golden Week holiday , marketing technology firm China Trading Desk told Skift.

This surge points to a significant revival in global travel following the easing of pandemic-related restrictions.

The relaxation of visa policies between China and several countries has played a crucial role in this uptick. During the Golden Week in late April and early May, the growth rate of inbound and outbound bookings outpaced domestic tourism, Trip.com Group told Skift.

Popular Destinations and Emerging Trends

According to data from Trip.com Group, Chinese tourists visited nearly 200 countries and over 3,000 towns worldwide during the Golden Week period.

Thailand emerged as the top destination, with over 215,000 Chinese tourists between April 27 and May 4, according to China Trading Desk’s data. Factors such as visa-free entry offer by Thailand, shorter flight durations, and cost-effectiveness compared to other destinations have driven this trend.

While strong, the numbers still haven’t reached pre-pandemic levels, said Subramania Bhatt, CEO of China Trading Desk.

The popularity of outbound travel is further evidenced by Ctrip’s report of a 190% year-on-year increase in the number of outbound tourists. Alibaba’s Fliggy also noted a near doubling in outbound travel bookings during the five-day holiday, with per capita spending on outbound travel surpassing 2019 levels significantly.

Alipay transactions reflect this increased spending, with a 77% rise in overseas markets during the initial days of Golden Week, particularly in destinations like Thailand and Malaysia.

Challenges in US-China Travel

Travel to the U.S. still faces hurdles , with flight capacity between the two countries around 25% of pre-Covid levels. During the 2019 Labor Day holiday, 70,000 travelers journeyed from China to the U.S., but most recently it was around 42,000.

Bhatt cited several reasons for this:

• Limited Flight Availability: There’s a slower resumption of direct flights and connectivity between China and the US, impacting the ease of planning trips.
• Visa Processing Delays: Longer visa processing times have been a deterrent, likely due to staffing issues and backlogs caused by the pandemic.
• Geopolitical Tensions: Ongoing political tensions between China and the US may make some potential travelers hesitant.
• Concerns Over Racial Treatment: There is apprehension about the treatment of Chinese individuals in the U.S., which can influence travel decisions.

Airline Capacity and Pricing Trends

Though limited, there has been a gradual restoration of airline service and that has helped. Fliggy said that the average price per person for international air tickets dropped by more than 10% compared to the previous year.

The preference for Asian destinations remains strong, with 9 out of the top 10 outbound destinations being in Asia. Bhatt attributed this to the ease of travel, increased flight availability, and visa-free access in many Southeast Asian countries, as well as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau.

Europe continues to attract Chinese tourists, with over 100,000 travelers heading to European countries excluding the UK during the holiday season, according to China Trading Desk’s data. Trip.com reported notable increases in travel to Spain, Turkey, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, and Georgia, with year-on-year growth exceeding 1.5 times.

Domestic capacity in May still accounts for 92% of all seats to, from and within China this month, with international making up the remaining 8%, according to aviation data firm OAG .

Shifts in Travel Preferences

There is a notable shift towards exploring less traditionally frequented destinations. Austria, Turkey, Morocco, and other less traditionally frequented destinations by Chinese tourists saw the fastest growth rates in bookings, indicating a shift towards exploring new and diverse destinations

Fliggy also reported that bookings for long-distance travel to places like Austria, Turkey, Morocco, Russia, Portugal, Georgia, Egypt, Spain, Kazakhstan, and Brazil quadrupled compared to the previous year.

Additionally, Trip.com group noted significant increases in travel to Middle Eastern destinations such as Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, with numbers more than tripling year-on-year.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are set to increase the number of direct flights connecting China and Hong Kong, capitalizing on the resurgence of Chinese tourists. Having welcomed 140,000 Chinese tourists last year, Saudi Arabia aims to attract 5 million Chinese visitors by 2030.

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Photo credit: Fliggy reported that bookings to Turkey, Morocco, Georgia, Egypt and Kazakhstan have quadrupled compared to the previous year. Rachel Claire / Pexels