23 h. ago China ’s Tourism Sector is Poised to Contribute Forty Two Billion US Dollar in this Year, Driving Domestic Consumption, Economic Growth and Global Travel Influence

China ’s Tourism Sector is Poised to Contribute Forty Two Billion US Dollar in this Year, Driving Domestic Consumption, Economic Growth and Global Travel Influence  Travel And Tour World

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48 h. ago 8 visitors arrested in Hong Kong for providing illegal photo, make

Hong Kong immigration authorities have arrested eight mainland Chinese visitors for allegedly providing illegal make-up and photography services at popular tourist attractions. The Immigration Department on Thursday said enforcement officers arrested one man and seven women, aged between 19 and 39, in the last two weeks. Four of them worked illegally as photographers and four as make-up artists. According to Deputy Commander Chun Yuk-tung, another two local women, aged 20 and 27, who partnered...

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4 d. ago Ballet inspired by Hong Kong kung fu legend Bruce Lee set for global spotlight

The Hong Kong Ballet will launch a new performance inspired by local kung fu legend Bruce Lee and present it on the global stage, the leading dance company has revealed, as part of the city’s efforts to share “authentic” cultural stories with the world. Septime Webre, artistic director of the Hong Kong Ballet, highlighted the plan during a panel discussion on Monday at the Redefining Hong Kong conference on Culture, Sports and Tourism, hosted by the South China Morning Post. “This is the kind of...

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5 d. ago ‘Hong Kong Inc’ concept needed even as tourist numbers rocket, forum told

New cultural and sports venues have helped to attract visitors, with tourist numbers for August hitting a post-Covid high, but the city needs a “Hong Kong Inc” movement to elevate its brand on the world stage, a forum has heard. Speakers at the Redefining Hong Kong conference on culture, sports and tourism, hosted by the South China Morning Post on Monday, said that the city was still struggling with global brand recognition and faced major financial challenges in sustaining its arts...

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6 d. ago Uzbekistan Showcases Tourism in China with its Major LED Campaign Across Beijing and Tianjin to Attract More Chinese Visitors

Uzbekistan Showcases Tourism in China with its Major LED Campaign Across Beijing and Tianjin to Attract More Chinese Visitors  Travel And Tour World

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6 d. ago ‘Hard to replicate’: Chinese tourists still flocking to US despite Trump fears

When Gao Huasheng, a university professor from Shanghai, began planning a two-week family holiday to San Francisco earlier this year, he worried about exposing his children to scenes of drug use or even gun violence. But in the end, the 44-year-old decided to go ahead with the trip – and his fears turned out to be misplaced. The family’s visit to the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom amusement park and road trip down the Pacific coast went off without a hitch. “My children said it was exciting, not...

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7 d. ago China’s Beijing Blends Ancient Wonders with Modern Thrills: Boosting The Tourism Cultural Exchange

China’s Beijing Blends Ancient Wonders with Modern Thrills: Boosting The Tourism Cultural Exchange  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago Daqo Banks On Beijing's New Campaign For Solar Sector Recovery

Daqo Banks On Beijing's New Campaign For Solar Sector Recovery  Benzinga

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9 d. ago Ukraine capital hit by deadly Russian strikes as diplomatic efforts stall

A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, including a rare strike in the centre of the city, early Thursday killed at least eight people and injured 30, local authorities said. It was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks as US-led peace efforts to end the three-year war struggled to gain traction. Among the dead were two children, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said, citing preliminary information. The numbers were expected to rise. Rescue teams were on...

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9 d. ago Ukraine capital hit by Russian aerial barrage, causing multiple deaths

A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, including a rare strike in the centre of the city, early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 48, local authorities said. It was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks as US-led peace efforts to end the three-year war struggled to gain traction. Russia launched 598 strike drones and decoys and 31 missiles of different types across the country, according to Ukraine’s Air Force, making it one of the war’s...

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9 d. ago Russia’s largest air attack on Kyiv leaves 15 dead, including 4 children

Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital with drones and missiles early on Thursday, including a rare strike in the city centre, killing at least 15 people and wounding 48, local authorities said. It was the first major Russian attack on Kyiv in weeks as US-led peace efforts to end the three-year war struggled to gain traction. Russia launched 598 strike drones and decoys and 31 missiles of different types across the country, according to Ukraine’s Air Force, making it one of the war’s largest air...

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1 week ago Morgan Stanley picks this stock to play China’s emerging tourism trend

Morgan Stanley picks this stock to play China’s emerging tourism trend  CNBC

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2 w. ago From space mining to tourism, China’s Guangdong blasts off in pursuit of Musk

South China’s Guangdong province has announced its ambition to join the country’s commercial space sector race, promising financial and policy support for companies wanting to build low-orbit satellite constellation systems and promote their application in futuristic industries including space mining and space tourism. Guangdong plans to use government procurement to support key innovative products and application scenarios for satellite constellation systems, which also include...

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2 w. ago Oh, behave: South Korea’s Jeju issues dos and don’ts list for tourists

Confronting a surge in unruly tourist behaviour, Jeju has unveiled South Korea’s first multilingual etiquette notice, seeking to instil order on the southern resort island. The Jeju Provincial Police said on Monday that it had printed 8,000 notices in Korean, English and Chinese, hoping to bridge cultural gaps and help foreign visitors grasp local laws and customs. The notices caution visitors against minor infractions – from jaywalking and littering to smoking in restricted areas and public...

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2 w. ago China’s coastal provinces look to ride economic wave with offshore action plans

China’s coastal provinces are leveraging their geographic advantages to align with the national strategy surrounding the marine economy, with plans to foster new growth in digitalised governance, offshore energy and tourism. Since China incorporated the marine economy into its 2035 vision, 10 provincial-level regions, including Shanghai, have rolled out marine-focused economic development plans since last year, according to a summary by Founder Securities. Southeast China’s Fujian province will...

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2 w. ago China And Italy Strengthen Bilateral Tourism Ties Through Waterfalls : All You Need To Know

China And Italy Strengthen Bilateral Tourism Ties Through Waterfalls : All You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Chinese rock band New Pants caps Universal Beijing's summer campaign

Chinese rock band New Pants caps Universal Beijing's summer campaign  China.org.cn

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3 w. ago Lack of National Games tickets for groups a snag for Hong Kong’s tourism sector

Hong Kong tourism representatives have raised concerns that no tickets for the coming National Games will be allocated to travel groups, and that each buyer can only purchase six seats for any event, limiting the types of visitor packages that companies can offer. Yeung Sai-hing, general manager of culture, sport and tourism at China Travel Service, the designated offline ticket seller for Hong Kong events, said on Thursday that his agency was striving to create more travel products, but the...

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3 w. ago Europe is expecting a wave of Chinese tourists. Should it thank Donald Trump?

Europe is basking in summer, with sunny skies, high temperatures – and a surge in Chinese tourists. Despite lingering challenges such as visa requirements and reduced airline capacity due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the continent’s tourism industry is hopeful that 2025 could mark the highest number of Chinese visitors since the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’re pretty optimistic. I work at the centre of Brussels and we see a lot of Chinese. I hear Mandarin everywhere,” said Ludivine Destrée, senior...

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4 w. ago From relics to revenue: how emerging tech reshapes China's cultural tourism

From relics to revenue: how emerging tech reshapes China's cultural tourism  Big News Network.com

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