Local Officials Push to Open Travel for Chinese

China has the biggest number of travelers in Asia -- it's double that from Japan. And local officials want a piece of that huge pie.

Direct flights from Manila to four destinations in China

CEB pegged one-way fares from Manila to Guangzhou, Xiamen and Macau at P888, exclusive of surcharges and government tax. Manila to Shanghai fares go for P1,888. Seat sale at these prices will run from today (June 28, 2007) to July 4, 2007 and can be used for travel until December 15, 2007.

A new bridge will make if possible to travel from China to Thailand

China, Thailand and Laos agreed to build a bridge across the Mekong River linking Chiang Khong in northern Thailand with the Lao town of Houayxay. The bridge is the final link in a new road system through the Mekong region that will make it possible for the first time to travel by land from China's southwestern Yunnan province through Laos to Thailand.

A new search tool for China travel packages, has been launched.

The new search tool, called “Travel Deals Search”, is offered by Qunar.com, the largest travel search engine in China, which extends the travel search services from air tickets and hotels to a broad range of travel packages, enabling consumers to search for virtually all online travel products. Leveraging Qunar’s “Travel Deals Search”, consumers can complete direct, extensive transactions with travel services providers, which will significantly improve the efficiency of the online travel service sector, enhancing the presence of the online travel service market in the Chinese travel industry.

Fiji - China Approved Destination Status

Fiji's interim Government is to implement the Fiji/China Approved Destination Status (ADS) once a specific system for ADS group travel in Fiji is established.

China increase travel options into Tibet

As reported in the Independent, China aims to increase the number of foreign travelers visiting the Chinese controlled territory to six million - double what it is now. Last year saw the inception of a new high-speed rail link between Tibet and China, which is supposed to be completed by 2010. In between now and then, China also want to open up Tibet to more commercial flights in order to reach their targets.

When in China

Ben Green could not be more excited to be heading to China at the end of the month. There is just one problem: His double bass — imagine a 35-pound, 6-foot violin — is too big to bring on the plane.

Chinese tourists who traveled abroad reached 34 million

In 2006, the number of Chinese tourists who traveled abroad reached 34.52 million, a record high in history. From January to March of this year, the number already reached 9.7 million, 14.5% higher than in the same period last year.

2007 China travel and tourism economic research

The "2007 China travel and tourism economic research," published by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) earlier this year, shows that in 2007, China's personal travel expenses are expected to reach approximately 900 billion Yuan, making up 10.1 percent of the total amount of personal, individual consumption. By 2017, China's personal travel expenses will reach 3.5 trillion Yuan, making up 11.5 percent of the total amount of personal, individual consumption.

China Travel - Dreamblogue

Our dream is to travel in 2007 to every mainland province in China. During this journey, it is our intention to chronicle the everyday lives of ordinary Chinese citizens.

Beijing Travel - Major Tourist Attractions

Beijing is the capital of china and is one of the most visited cities in Asia. It offers tourists an almost limitless number of places to see and things to do. It is a very busy metropolis that mixes modern living with ancient history unlike any other city in the world.

ICT launches an 'alternative' travel guide to Tibet

The report is published at a time when tightened travel restrictions in Tibet counter the impression that Beijing is seeking to convey of increased openness in the run-up to the Olympics.

China trade deal opens airline routes

Chinese and U.S. Government negotiators have reached an agreement to increase the number of passenger flights between the two countries, including the award of an additional non-stop flight from the U.S. to China by August. The pact also calls for adding 13 new flights through 2012, up from three by 2010, and lifts some restrictions on cargo flights.

China as the next tourism ticket

Standing atop the Empire State Building and looking out on the expanse of glinting skyscrapers and miniature yellow taxicabs, Lili Ma had no doubt that New York was the place to be on her vacation from China.

Earthquake kills three, injures 300 in south-western China

Beijing - A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck an area of south-western China's Yunnan province early Sunday, destroying houses, killing at least three people and injuring about 300.

Travel agencies concerned about tourism during the Games

Amid the chorus of voices hailing the positive effect the 2008 Olympic Games will have on the tourism industry, a dissonant note can be heard emanating from some domestic travel agencies.