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Exciting news—budget airline launches China-Boracay flights! The introduction of these new flights will undoubtedly boost tourism in Boracay. However, let’s not forget to always strike a balance, promoting economic growth while preserving the natural and cultural beauty of destinations like Boracay. #Tourism #SustainableTourism #Boracay #Philippines

Did You Know? The Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT) has been operational and driving marketing for Atlantic Canada for over 30 years. Research shows that visitors to Atlantic Canada are likely to visit more than one of the four provinces during their stay. ACAT formed two airline partnerships in the Germany market to bring visitors to the region. One with Condor Flugdienst GmbH and travel trade partner CANUSA TOURISTIK GmbH & Co. KG and a second with Discover Airlines with campaigns to promote flights from their Frankfurt to Halifax routes, which ran May to October. #atlanticcanadaagreementontourism #tourismpartnerships #regionaltourism #StrongerTogether

Low-altitude tourism and air taxi services are rapidly growing in China, offering unique travel experiences and efficient transportation. With Shanghai aiming to establish itself as a low-altitude inter-provincial navigable city and core industry sales expected to exceed 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) by 2027, the low-altitude economy is set for significant growth. #InvestinChina #IndustrialTrends #ChinaTourism #AviationInnovation #TravelExperience

Asia’s travel markets are surging toward a full recovery! Inbound and outbound travel to/from Asia is set to hit pre-2019 levels by 2025, with markets like Thailand, South Korea, India, and Indonesia leading the charge. With China fully open, the region is poised for rapid growth in tourism arrivals and outbound travel. What trends are shaping Asia’s travel boom, and how can aviation stakeholders capitalize on these opportunities? 🔍 Discover more exclusive insights like this in the Airline Leader Briefing report—available exclusively for CAPA members. Learn more about membership and gain access to our in-depth analysis: https://bit.ly/4ioJohS

Kenya Airways announces the renewal of its codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines Global. A codeshare agreement is a partnership where two airlines share flight routes, allowing passengers to book tickets on either airline and access more destinations conveniently. With this renewed agreement, travelers can enjoy: more destinations options, seamless connections, Improved travel experience. This partnership will strengthen Kenya Airways’ commitment to providing seamless travel connections between Africa and China, two regions growing closer through trade, and tourism.

According to research from INSETE the Greek Tourism Confederation's research body, airlines have arranged an average of 3.3 million seats for Greece this month, marking a 15 percent increase compared to the same period last year. #INSETE's Air Data Tracker indicates that this rise mirrors robust demand for Greece this year, with May constituting 12 percent of total inbound airline seats. Learn more at the following link: https://lnkd.in/d7NKYtuT #LeadingTravelCompanies #KyvernitisTravelGroup #travelnews #INSETE #greektourism

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 Approves 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 as an Official Tourist Destination for Chinese Tourists 🤝 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced its approval as an official tourist destination for travelers from the People's Republic of #China🇨🇳, effective from July 1, 2024. This decision follows a series of meetings and memorandums of understanding between the Saudi and Chinese tourism sectors. This collaboration aims to attract more than 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030, making China the third-largest source of tourists visiting the Kingdom. 🔸️Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, confirmed that all facilities are prepared to welcome tourists from China, highlighting that this approval strengthens the strategic partnership between the two countries. He added that the steps taken include facilitating visa procedures, increasing flight capacities, and incorporating the Chinese language in airports and tourist sites. 🔸️During the "ITB" exhibition in Shanghai, Saudi Airlines announced the launch of 9 weekly direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to major cities in China. Additionally, three Chinese airlines announced direct flights to Saudi cities, which contributed to a more than 130% increase in flight capacities. 🔸️The airlines providing direct flights between Saudi Arabia and China include the following routes: ▪️ #Beijing: ✔️ SAUDI AIRLINES ✔️ Air China ✔️ China Southern Airlines Airlines ▪️ #Guangzhou: ✔️ Saudia ✔️ China Southern Airlines ▪️ #Shanghai: ✔️ Saudia ✔️ China Eastern Airlines ▪️ #Shenzhen: ✔️ China Southern Airlines 🔸️These measures aim to enhance the experience of Chinese tourists and make their visit to the Kingdom as smooth and enjoyable as possible, from planning their trip to returning home safely. 🇨🇳 China is recognized as the largest source of outbound tourists globally, with Chinese tourists known for their high spending and frequent travel to various international destinations. This new development aims to attract a significant portion of these tourists to experience the unique offerings of Saudi Arabia. #SaudiSilkRoad info@SaudiSilkRoad.com www.SaudiSilkRoad.com #tourism #tourist #trip #vacation #instatravel #travel #travelgram #holiday #traveling

Key stats reflecting China's travel rebound, showcasing a surge in both domestic and international tourism 👇 - Domestic flight bookings have increased by 23% YoY, surpassing 18 million between July 1 and August 31. - International travel is skyrocketing by 93% YoY, with nearly 7 million international bookings during the same period - In response to this growth, Air China is restoring over 90% of its pre-pandemic international network, covering 114 routes across 43 countries and regions. - 57% of travelers prioritize value for money, while 34% are willing to pay a premium for top-tier experiences, emphasizing the need to balance competitive pricing with luxury appeal. - Personalized, small group tours are gaining popularity, with 92% of agents noting that small, private group tours are most favored, highlighting the importance of tailored, exclusive experiences to attract high-end travelers. - Safety, health, and hygiene remain top priorities for travelers, underlining the significance of clear communication about safety measures to build trust. ✍ Source: Dragon Trail International's survey of 295 Chinese travel agents specializing in outbound travel. #ChineseTravel #TourismTrends #TravelIndustry #ChinaMarket

GROWTH | Key industry achievements in 2024 have primed Tropical North Queensland for major opportunities across tourism and freight.   Cairns Airport CEO Richard Barker and Tourism Tropical North Queensland CEO Mark Olsen met with media today to reflect on the year’s successes and outline measures to keep the momentum going.   Cairns Airport will close the year with the highly anticipated return of Cathay Pacific services from December 17, rounding out a series of international milestones including commencement of Singapore Airlines’ A350 widebody services, the historic arrival of AirAsia Indonesia, announcement of the first-ever direct connection to Christchurch with Jetstar and resumption of seasonal China Eastern Airlines flights early in 2024.   Richard said: “The team at Cairns Airport has strategically targeted and delivered a number of key new routes in 2024, supported by our valued industry and government partners, and our region is poised for growth as a result.” Both Richard and Mark welcomed the recent ALP commitment of $10 million over four years to drive tourism, and called for bipartisan support of the initiative.   Mark said: “Ongoing destination marketing is vital to keep momentum going and ensure the success of international routes. Funding pledged by the ALP will help make that possible, and we are seeking bipartisan support to enable continued growth of tourism to Tropical North Queensland and the rest of the state.”    Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gpRzq5tj   #CairnsAirport #TourismTropicalNorthQueensland #Growth #TropicalNorthQueensland #VisitQueensland

Tourism boosts Mediterranean trade Navigating the complexities of increasing passenger traffic and expanding cargo operations as Greece’s tourism industry rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, Athens International Airport (ATH) is looking to capitalise on the country’s invigorated economy. “The number of passengers has returned to normal, especially between the touristic Greece period of April to Oct. ATH has more passengers and, of course, more airlines and cargo capacity with more flights,” Pavlos Poutos, CEO of Marinair Cargo Services Ltd , said. To learn more, read the article: https://ow.ly/SrpF50RaXts #MediterraneanTrade #TourismBoost #GreeceEconomy #AthensAirport #CargoOperations #MarinairCargo #PassengerTraffic #TravelGreece #TourismRebound #AirlineIndustry