DerbySoft announced that it was the connectivity technology provider for the recent launch of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy. The technology allows guests to book participating MGM Collection resorts on Marriott’s robust digital platforms, including Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app.
China’s outbound tourism is changing, female travelers are leading the way
The evolving demographics of Chinese outbound travel show a jump in younger female travelers. According to a recent travel sentiment survey conducted by China Trading Desk, 62% of outbound travelers were female. Among them, almost 40% fell within the ages of 18 to 24, and a little over 27% were 25 to 29-year-olds.
Foreign countries must take steps to attract more Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists were expected to flock to foreign destinations once China lifted its pandemic prevention and control measures last year, but statistics from the China Tourism Academy in March revealed that only 87 million trips abroad were made in 2023, just 56% of the 2019 level. To attract Chinese tourists, the world's largest tourist source, foreign countries need to offer incentives such as visa-free travel, simplified visa procedures, and special promotions.
US considers easing warnings for Americans traveling to China
The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens traveling to China, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday, acknowledging concerns that the warnings may have curtailed exchanges between Americans and Chinese people.
Chinese airlines add transpacific capacity but US peers are still unenthusiastic
Starting in April, Chinese airlines will increase capacity on flights to the US. The US Department of Transportation has approved the increase of weekly round-trip flights between the US and China from 35 to 50 by Chinese airlines. But the increase still falls short of the more than 150 round-trip flights that were allowed by each side before the pandemic. The three largest US airlines in March stated they are delaying the resumption of many flights to China, which were cut early during the Covid-19 pandemic, until at least late October.
Vietnam Airlines signs deals totaling nearly 450 million USD with Chinese partners
Vietnam Airlines signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation with Chinese partners, with a total value of nearly 450 million USD, within the framework of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to China from April 7-12. Vietnam Airlines and Saigontourist, one of Vietnam’s leading travel agents, inked an MoU on cooperation in aviation and tourism with China’s Shanghai Boxi, and Beijing Cosmos Travel International Co., Ltd.
Electric sightseeing rafts boost eco-tourism in Lijiang River
Eco-friendly electric sightseeing bamboo rafts have brought better experiences for river tours on the Lijiang River, a captivating tourist attraction in south China's Guangxi.
