Between 6 June and 31 July, Macao residents who purchase an advance round-trip ticket between Macao and Hong Kong online, or via the mobile app, will be able to buy another round-trip ticket for an accompanying travel companion for just 20 patacas, – as long as one leg of the journey is on the Taipa…
The scheme has been criticised by the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) MP Jim Allister who said its impact has been overstated as the original requirements were not being fully enforced. Speaking in a House of Commons debate last year, he said: “I take issue with the minister saying that this is an improvement. “The original…
[BEIJING] Chinese consumer spending faltered during a major holiday even as more people hit the road, suggesting a trade truce with the US is failing to turn around sentiment in an economy reeling from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Travellers spent more than 42.7 billion yuan (S$7.7 billion) during a total of 119 million domestic…
[HONG KONG] Chinese people travelled more over the three-day Dragon Boat holiday this year, but spending remained below pre-pandemic levels, government data showed on Tuesday (Jun 3) – indicators that are closely watched as barometers of consumer confidence. Consumption in the world’s second-largest economy has suffered amid sputtering growth and a prolonged property crisis, with…
[HONG KONG] Chinese people travelled more over the three-day Dragon Boat holiday this year, but spending remained below pre-pandemic levels, government data showed on Tuesday (Jun 3) – indicators that are closely watched as barometers of consumer confidence. Consumption in the world’s second-largest economy has suffered amid sputtering growth and a prolonged property crisis, with…
China’s tourism market showed steady growth during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with 119 million domestic tourist trips recorded nationwide, according to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Tuesday. The figure represents a 5.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Total tourism spending reached 42.73 billion yuan (about…
Home » Latest Travel News of UK » UK Joins with Thailand, Maldives, Ireland, US, Australia, China, Hong Kong in Disrupting Summer Travel as New Covid-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Sparks, Latest Update About This Alert Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The UK now joins Thailand, Maldives, Ireland, the US, Australia, China, and Hong Kong in facing a…
China’s inbound tourism reached new highs during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with immigration authorities reporting record-breaking border crossings as the country’s expanded visa-free policies attracted international visitors. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday to commemorate the ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period…
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 The UK special interest tourism market is undergoing a remarkable transformation, evolving from traditional sightseeing to immersive, experience-driven travel that appeals to a diverse and discerning audience. Valued at approximately USD 367.3 million in 2025, this sector is projected to nearly triple, reaching an estimated USD 918.2 million by 2035. This…
Home » European Travel News » Spain Beats Austria, Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, Greece, Norway, and the UK in the Tourism Sector With Over Eight Million Tourist Arrivals This April Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Spain has decisively outpaced Austria, Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, Greece, Norway, and the United Kingdom in the tourism sector this April by drawing…