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China sees significant growth in travel for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival

China sees significant growth in travel for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival

The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism reports that 107 million domestic trips were recorded during this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. This marks a 6.3 percent increase from the same period in 2019 just before the pandemic. The ministry also saw steady growth in the number of cross-border trips, as the National Immigration Administration reported […]

Conrad Chongqing is Hilton’s 700th hotel in Greater China

Conrad Chongqing is Hilton’s 700th hotel in Greater China

Hilton formally opened the Conrad Chongqing, its 700th hotel in Greater China and the Conrad brand’s debut in the country’s western region. Hilton president for the Asia-Pacific Alan Watts referred to the milestone as a testament to the speed and scale of Hilton’s growth in China. Watts said: “[We open] our 700th property less than […]

Ant Group, Mastercard, e-wallets launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai to drive inbound tourism to China

Ant Group, Mastercard, e-wallets launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai to drive inbound tourism to China

Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai, expanding the partnership aimed at enhancing the travel experience for global travelers and stimulating growth for local businesses in China.   With the support of relevant authorities and […]