China’s Mid-Autumn Festival hospitality season is gaining a luxury tourism dimension as Four Seasons Hotel Dalian introduces three mooncake gift collections inspired by traditional Chinese knots and Cantonese flavours. The hotel officially presented its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival collection on August 6. The seasonal range includes the Classic Box, Lava Box and Deluxe Box, each combining […]
Italy, Germany, Spain and other major tourism markets converged in Shanghai for ITB China 2026, presenting artificial intelligence, customised journeys, premium experiences and market intelligence as central drivers of future global travel growth. Held from May 26 to 28 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, the business-to-business travel exhibition welcomed more than
China, Denmark and a growing group of international destinations are placing sustainable architecture at the centre of tourism development in 2026, creating greener hotels, cultural attractions and public spaces designed to reduce environmental pressure. The movement reflects a wider shift in how destinations approach visitor growth. Rather than constructing buildings solely around capacity, appearance and
China, Iran, Pakistan and Kazakhstan are drawing renewed attention to overland transport corridors across Asia as the US-Iran conflict increases pressure on aviation, maritime routes and international travel planning in 2026. The changing security environment has highlighted the vulnerability of transport networks that depend heavily on sensitive Middle Eastern airspace and maritime gateways. Airlines operating
Vietnam and China are accelerating tourism cooperation through stronger railway connectivity, investment, cultural exchange and regional travel development. The two neighbouring countries have officially launched the Vietnam–China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026–2027. The initiative aims to increase visitor exchanges, strengthen tourism services and support closer connections between communities and businesses. Tourism now forms an important part
China is rapidly emerging as the world’s largest tourism market, driven by booming domestic travel demand, rising consumer spending, and massive investments in transportation and tourism infrastructure.
A powerful combination of cinematic storytelling, cultural heritage tourism, and advanced digital infrastructure is transforming China’s historic Chaoshan region into one of the country’s fastest-rising tourism and innovation destinations. The unexpected success of the independent film A Love Letter to Grandma has triggered a cultural and economic revival across the southeastern coastal corridor encompassing Shantou,
Radisson Blu Hotel Nanjing South New Town has officially opened in China, marking a major expansion milestone for the hospitality brand in the rapidly growing Yangtze River Delta region. Positioned as the company’s flagship property in Nanjing, the new luxury hotel is expected to strengthen the city’s business tourism infrastructure while supporting international conferences, corporate
Indonesia has joined Malaysia, Thailand, and several other Southeast Asian destinations in embracing China’s rapidly expanding cashless travel ecosystem, signaling a major transformation in how international tourists spend money across global travel markets. The integration of Chinese mobile payment platforms such as Alipay and WeChat Pay into regional payment infrastructure is reshaping tourism spending patterns,
Thailand and China are strengthening tourism ties through a new partnership focused on artificial intelligence, digital media and travel technology, in a move designed to stimulate cross-border visitor growth and modernize destination marketing. Thailand’s Public Relations Department has joined forces with China Media Group to explore how AI-powered tools, smart content creation and next-generation travel
China high-speed rail, Yangtze River tunnel, tourism growth surge as new underwater rail link boosts Shanghai travel and regional connectivity.
Viking Cruises has announced the return of its newly renamed vessel, Viking Yi Dun, to the Mediterranean. The cruise line plans to launch exclusive itineraries designed for Chinese travelers. This move marks a major shift in global cruise tourism strategy and highlights rising demand from China’s outbound travel market. The vessel, formerly known as Zhao
