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Chinese tourists, wary of Thailand, plan other stops for Lunar New Year travel
The number of bookings for Thailand by travellers in China – one of the world’s biggest pools of outbound tourists – declined by 15.6 per ce
Cherlyn
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand over safety concerns
Net booking volume for trips to Thailand fell 15.6% from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20 from the previous week, after news of the rescue of Wang from a
Cherlyn
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Chinese people are cautious about traveling to Thailand and Southeast Asia, says analyst
Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year break, as concerns over the kidnapping of actor Wang Xing
Alice
Jan 27, 20251 min read


Chinese Tourists Avoid Far-Flung Trips Over Lunar Holiday
China’s straitened economic circumstances are being reflected in Lunar New Year travel plans, with many choosing cheaper domestic trips or
Alice
Jan 24, 20253 min read


AI video of Thai PM speaking Mandarin aims to reassure Chinese tourists as bookings dip
Abduction of Chinese actor Wang Xing sent shock waves through Thailand’s tourism industry, which relies heavily on travellers from China.
Alice
Jan 23, 20252 min read


TikTok ban drives users to Chinese social platform RedNote
The TikTok ban in the US is creating unexpected opportunities for RedNote, the Chinese social platform also known as Xiao Hong Shu or Little
Alice
Jan 21, 20252 min read


First-time Chinese travellers ready to hop and shop
First-time Chinese travellers - mostly young females - are not holding back and are ready to embark on budget-friendly trips to destinations
Alice
Jan 20, 20252 min read


Gen Z and Travel Retail: Unlocking the Potential of Social Media-Driven Shopping Habits
In 2024, Gen Z emerged as a key driver of growth in the global travel retail sector. As this generation of Chinese travellers—aged 18 to 29—
Alice
Jan 17, 20253 min read


Educated young Chinese turn to tour guiding as job market wavers
Tour guiding is becoming an increasingly popular fallback option in a China rife with employment instability as the economy slows. A growing
Alice
Jan 12, 20253 min read
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