Hong Kong restaurants and hotels hoping for Messi-inspired boost to business; Chinese travelers prefer Southeast Asia during holidays.
Taiwan aims for 12 million visitors in 2024; Malaysia eyeing over five million tourists from China.
Tourism expenditure per capita in 2023 surpasses 2020 level; Resort island aims to receive 110 million tourists by 2026.
Visa exemptions will strengthen exchanges between China and ASEAN; Cathay Pacific is reinventing its business class.
Bookings for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand up 15 times; Beijing says construction of multibillion-dollar China-Thailand rail must be sped up.
Beijing expects 20% surge in flights during Spring Festival travel rush; Delonix’s Marriott tie-up hints at re-listing attempt post-pandemic.
Singapore and China reach agreement on mutual 30-day visa-free entry; China says Boeing has permission to resume 737 MAX 8 deliveries.
United Airlines further cuts China flights by removing 68% of March flights; Boeing to deliver first 737 Max to China in five years.
