
China
China is the outbound market everyone is waiting for — the world's largest travel wallet, rebuilding its international flows route by route. Group-travel policy, airlift recovery and shifting traveller preferences make it a structural story for every destination. China's outbound signals are followed through this tag.
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HotelStrategic agreements advance Marriott's growth across key global markets
Marriott International accelerates its global expansion with landmark Q2 agreements, adding luxury resorts and midscale hotels across high-demand destinations worldwide.
AviationAir passenger demand grows 0.2% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global passenger demand.
LatestSigns that visa-free travel between Russia & China will become permanent
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced readiness to establish a permanent visa-free travel agreement with China during a recent meeting with President Xi Jinping.
HotelMGallery Collection opens, accelerating Accor's expansion in Western China
Accor has launched the Financial City Chengdu - MGallery Collection, marking a major step in its strategic expansion across Western China's luxury hospitality sector.
LatestHundreds of tourists missing in Nepal
Nearly 600 tourists, including hundreds of foreigners, are reported missing in Nepal and Tibet following devastating floods in the Himalayan region.
HotelMarriott International signs agreement to introduce Ritz-Carlton reserve to Shanghai
Marriott International has signed an agreement to debut its first urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Shanghai, scheduled to open in 2030 along the city's North Bund.
AviationTurkish Airlines is expanding in the Asia-Pacific market
Turkish Airlines continues to grow in the Asia-Pacific region.
DestinationSri Lanka launches tourism push to reach $4.2 billion target
Sri Lanka is launching a six-country tourism promotion campaign to nearly double arrivals during its peak winter season and earn $4.2 billion.
LatestSpain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
DestinationThe most popular destinations for Russians: Türkiye and Egypt
In the first half of 2026, Russia managed to break into the top three in the rankings for package tour bookings for the first time in two years.
LatestOver $1 Trillion investment in travel & tourism signals a vote of confidence in the sector's future
A new WTTC report reveals global Travel & Tourism investment exceeded $1 trillion in 2025, driven by major markets like the US, China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
AviationAir passenger demand falls 1.7% in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand.
AgencyChina fines Trip.com $770 million over online hotel-booking monopoly
China's market regulator has fined Trip.com Group $770 million for abusing its dominant market position through exclusive hotel deals.
AviationChina's top airlines warn of heavy losses ahead of uncertain summer
China's major airlines face a challenging summer travel season, warning of heavy first-half losses as weakening demand and high fuel costs threaten profitability.

Hainane joins the World Travel & Tourism Council as a Destination Partner
Sep 30
Strategic agreements advance Marriott's growth across key global markets
Sep 7
Air passenger demand grows 0.2% in July
Sep 1
Signs that visa-free travel between Russia & China will become permanent
Sep 1
MGallery Collection opens, accelerating Accor's expansion in Western China
Aug 28
Hundreds of tourists missing in Nepal
Aug 27
Marriott International signs agreement to introduce Ritz-Carlton reserve to Shanghai
Aug 26
Turkish Airlines is expanding in the Asia-Pacific market
Aug 24
Sri Lanka launches tourism push to reach $4.2 billion target
Aug 24
Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040
Aug 21
The most popular destinations for Russians: Türkiye and Egypt
Aug 12
Over $1 Trillion investment in travel & tourism signals a vote of confidence in the sector's future
Aug 6
Air passenger demand falls 1.7% in June
Jul 31
China fines Trip.com $770 million over online hotel-booking monopoly
Jul 27