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Lunar New Year, the country’s biggest festival, will now be extended by an extra day. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese workers to get 2 extra days’ holiday, including longer Lunar New Year

Two public holidays will be extended by a day, but the survival of the unpopular ‘holiday swap’ system tempers enthusiasm.

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Thailand adds extra holidays to boost tourism, aims to top pre-pandemic numbers

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Recap | ‘Witch flies’ above China on broomstick, Taliban tourism boom and more latest videos

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Can a flurry of winter tourism, sports help thaw China’s economy?

As northern temperatures start to plunge, China’s State Council issues guidelines for the enhanced cultivation of a ‘snow and ice economy’.

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China’s Harbin Ice Festival attracts millions of tourists every year, boosting the local economy. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese city forced to back pedal on cycling craze as streets become gridlocked

Kaifeng wanted to cash in on a social media craze among students for nocturnal riding, but it became a victim of its own popularity.

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‘Huge opportunity for us’: can Nepal cash in on China’s tourism campaign?

Nepal should introduce more incentives and use Chinese social media platforms to promote itself to bring in visitors, industry players say.

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Editorial | China to feel benefit of more visa-free visitors

Beijing’s extension of scheme to 25 countries aims to create warmer relations and boost struggling economy.

Tourists pose for a photo after practicing Tai Chi at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing. China is making up for its pandemic-related tourism losses by easing restrictions on foreign visitors. Photo: Xinhua

Why are more tourists from small Chinese cities heading overseas?

As residents of China’s lower-tier cities catch up in terms of spending power, outbound flights from smaller airports are on the rise.

Start-up spurs Xiaohongshu-ready ‘experiences’ in Hong Kong

Strategy also seeks to capture anticipated growth in visits by Western tourists who spend more per capita.

China’s international flights to reach new heights, led by domestic carriers

One-way flights to and from China set to increase by nearly 31 per cent year on year between late October and March, according to industry data.

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Major Chinese carriers such as Air China are expected to increase seating by 24 to 76 per cent over the coming five months. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong’s office market to trail recovery in residential, retail properties

Reports of brisk weekend home sales show the housing market will outpace offices in recovery going into 2025, consultancies say.

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Hong Kong’s office skyline in Central in February 2024. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong police arrest man over theft of HK$4,300 on board flight from Malaysia

Passenger from mainland China detained after two other travellers said cash taken from their luggage mid-flight.

Hong Kong welcomes 144,000 visitors under expanded solo traveller scheme

Number of inbound visitors from 10 mainland cities increases 16.3 per cent year on year between July and September, according to official figures.

14 new options for tourists seeking in-depth Hong Kong experiences

Plan features tours offered by six agencies, encompassing 14 itineraries that combine mega-events, shopping and immersive travel elements.

Tourists looking for a different experience in Hong Kong may be drawn to the itineraries. Photo: Jelly Tse

‘Handsome’ China university students offer ‘royalty’ hiking escorts for tourists

Customer says she was treated like royalty on her hike, receiving ample food, water, and emotional support.

The female customer, also an influencer, was treated like royalty during the hike, receiving food, water, and emotional support. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Octopus logs HK$100 million worth of tourist spending over National Day break

E-payment service provider also says number of active users of ‘tourist mobile Octopus’ during break tripled compared with last year.

China’s tiger mums spend holidays at Singapore colleges to give children an edge

For many Chinese parents, Singapore compares favourably to the US as a much safer place to study and to Australia as a cheaper place to stay.

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Editorial | Challenges ahead for Hong Kong businesses after surge during golden week

City hotels, restaurants and retailers may have enjoyed the National Day holiday, but they need more than seasonal booms to survive.

Mainland tourists shop in Tsim Sha Tsui during Hong Kong’s “golden week” celebrating National Day. Photo: Nora Tam

China’s ‘golden week’ saw spending regain its shine, buoyed by confidence boost

Chinese travellers and tourists spent 700.82 billion yuan during the just-ended holiday week – a 7.9 per cent increase from the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.

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Cross-border trips near pre-pandemic levels during China’s ‘golden week’ holiday

The week-long National Day break saw more than 13 million travellers crossing the mainland’s borders.

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Tencent says WeChat payments jump during China’s ‘golden week’

Consumers in China appear to have loosened their purse strings after Beijing announced a slew of heavyweight measures to boost the economy.

Tourists visiting the Great Wall in Beijing during the “golden week” national holiday. Photo: Reuters

Thailand aims for tourism boom in 2025, even as Chinese travellers slow to return

The government is collaborating with travel companies and launching a campaign to promote Thai culture and lesser-known destinations.

Chinese tourists pose for a group photo at Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan, Thailand. Photo: Xinhua

Flavoured cigarette ban in Hong Kong may deter mainland tourists: expert

Poll of tour operators finds mainland’s 300 million smokers may think twice about visiting city if Hong Kong implements stricter measures.

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China’s ‘port visas’ prove popular as inbound tourists employ entry alternative

‘Port visas’, which can be applied for upon entry into China, are being embraced as more inbound tourists seek out simpler travel methods.

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‘I don’t think it can get any harder’: reality check for China’s travel industry

Stark contract between an optimistic picture painted by China’s travel data and consumers who are reluctant to spend amid broader economic anxieties.

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Visitors at the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing. Photo: Bloomberg

Japanese hotels a magnet for Hong Kong investors to diversify, mitigate risks

Japan’s low interest rates and booming tourism are attracting investors like the Chiu family and Dorsett Hospitality International.

The night shopping street at Dotonbori, a famous destination for tourists in Osaka. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s tourists, wary of visa rule changes, make more bookings under the wire

A survey of Chinese tourists revealed most make bookings within a month of departure, reflecting uncertainties over visa rules and safety.

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Hong Kong banks lure mainland clients with special incentives during golden week

Hong Kong banks are pulling out all the stops to attract mainland tourists, offering everything from fireworks dinners to golf with famous players.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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