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China is ready to welcome more than 137 million tourists

China to Welcome Over 137 Million Foreign Tourists in 2016

Feb 02, 2016 07:01 AM EST

China is expecting more than 137 million tourists to visit the country this year, a 2.5 percent increase from last year. Following the drop of overseas tourists since 2011, this year will mark the second year of growth for inflowing tourism.

Record High: Chinese Tourists in Australia Reached Over 1 Million in 2015

Alexis Villarias |

Jan 13, 2016 02:22 PM EST

The tourism in Australia continues to show positive signs as the number of Chinese visitors reached a record high in 2015. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), more than one million Chinese tourists took a trip to Australia last year.

China will soon open roof-type cantilever Ferris wheel

China Set to Open New Destination for Lovers: First Ever Cantilever Ferris Wheel

Charissa Echavez |

Nov 25, 2015 11:08 AM EST

Paris has the Eiffel Tower and Japan has the Tokyo Tower, China is about to also have something special this Heart's Day.Shanghai authorities announced on Wednesday that the city is set to officially open its first roof-type cantilever Ferris wheel in February next year.

Winter sports heat up after heavy snowfall in China

China's Heavy Snowfall Benefits Tourism, Winter Sports

Cybelle Go |

Nov 24, 2015 08:12 AM EST

The heavy snowfall in Northern China last weekend resulted in low temperatures and congested traffic. But as the first ski season commences, this serves as a great opportunity for the tourism industry. Ski resorts around the country are already preparing to cater to flocking tourists, according to Xinhua.

Chinese Tourists' Alleged Bad Behavior Raises Concern From Palau Residents

Arlene Lim |

Mar 17, 2015 10:41 PM EDT

Palau authorities and residents are getting concerned about the alleged inappropriate behavior and habits of Chinese tourists who are visiting the Micronesian archipelago.

Chinese Tourists Top Visitor In Toronto

Desiree Sison |

Feb 13, 2015 02:42 AM EST

The Chinese formed the bulk of tourists who visited Toronto last year at 230,000 visitors in 2014

Malaysia to Waive Visa Fees for Chinese

Geann Pineda |

Jan 23, 2015 03:34 AM EST

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced visa fees for Chinese tourists will be waived in 2015.

New U.S. Visa Rule to Open Floodgates to Chinese Tourists

Geann Pineda |

Jan 22, 2015 04:18 AM EST

More than three three million chinese tourists are expected to flood the US in the next 4 years.

Beijing Aims to Attract More American Tourists with Promotion Campaign in New York City

Cory Doyle |

Dec 20, 2014 10:12 PM EST

"This is a continual introduction of Beijing after the Thanksgiving float, because people get together during the holidays and this will be something they can discuss with their families," Li said.

Chinese Online Travel Sites Battle in Price War

Cory Doyle |

Dec 04, 2014 02:12 PM EST

Things are beginning to heat up in China's online travel industry as a state of disharmony and conflicting arguments between two major travel sites have resulted in a price war.

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) poses for photographs with China's President Xi Jinping (C) and Xi's wife Peng Liyuan during the APEC Welcome Banquet at Beijing National Aquatics Center, or the Water Cube, in Beijing, November 10, 2014.

Obama Announces Easing of U.S., China Visa Restrictions

Dan Weisman |

Nov 10, 2014 06:45 PM EST

Attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, or APEC, on an eight-day Asia visit, President Obama said the U.S. and China were easing bilateral visa regulations.

China’s Travel Advisory Takes a Toll On Philippine Tourism

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 22, 2014 03:45 AM EDT

Tourist caterers in the Philippines including airlines, hotels, and travel agencies have been hit hard after China issued a travel warning against visiting Southeast Asian countries during its weeklong holidays.

Mall of America, the nation's largest mall, wants to attract more Chinese shoppers.

Mall of America Seeks Chinese Shoppers

Dan Weisman |

Oct 21, 2014 09:49 PM EDT

The nation's largest mall, Bloomington's Mall of America near Minneapolis-St. Paul, Tuesday was embarking on a mission to bring more Chinese shoppers to the venue's seemingly endless corridors and 520 shops.

Chinese Tourists Unfazed by Hong Kong Protests

Michael A. Katz |

Oct 10, 2014 02:44 PM EDT

The recent protests and demonstrations in Hong Kong have not deterred Chinese tourists from visiting the city as tourist numbers surge beyond last year's numbers.

Chinese shoppers stand with shopping bags on a sidewalk along Fifth Avenue in New York City.

New Study Says US Hospitality Industry Needs To Understand Middle Class Chinese Tourists

dweisman |

Sep 24, 2014 05:59 PM EDT

A new tourism management study scheduled for publication next year found multinational hotel chains wanting to attract Chinese tourists to U.S. properties needed to rethink branding strategies.

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