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Thai Prime Minister Steps Up Security to Reassure Chinese Tourists Ahead of Lunar New Year

Thailand is enhancing security measures for tourists in a bid to restore the confidence of Chinese visitors, following concerns sparked by the recent alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the increased security efforts on Friday, emphasizing the importance of tourism to the country’s economy. China remains Thailand’s largest single market for tourism.

“Tourism is the country’s main source of income, and I do not want it to be affected,” Paetongtarn stated. “I have instructed security agencies to increase protection for tourists.”

In addition to heightened security, the Prime Minister also announced plans to record a message in Chinese to reassure visitors about their safety.

Last year, over 6.7 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand, accounting for nearly 20% of the total 35.5 million international arrivals. However, safety concerns emerged earlier this month when Chinese actor Wang Xing went missing near the Thai-Myanmar border. Authorities speculated that he may have been a victim of human trafficking by criminal groups. Wang has since been found and returned to China.

The incident, widely discussed on Chinese social media, raised concerns that it could lead to a decline in Chinese tourism during the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays, which begin in late January. Despite some cancellations, Paetongtarn assured that the number of Chinese tourists has not significantly decreased.

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The travel industry is buzzing with excitement as China, a tourism powerhouse, emerges from its pandemic restrictions. The Middle East region is set to reap the rewards first, with a predicted surge in Chinese visitors. This surge is expected to be reflected at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, with Chinese participation anticipated to more than double compared to the pre-pandemic event in 2019. Chinese Outbound Tourism on the Rise: A Boon for the Global Travel Industry Research by Oxford Economics paints a rosy picture for the global travel industry, particularly destinations in the Middle East. Their findings indicate a near-doubling of outbound travel from China in 2024 compared to 2023. This translates to a return close to pre-pandemic levels, with Chinese tourist numbers expected to be only 22% below the peak of 155 million travelers witnessed in 2019. This translates to a significant boost in global tourism spending, with Chinese tourists spending a staggering $250 billion overseas in 2019. The full recovery of the Chinese outbound market is projected to occur in 2025, with the Middle East leading the way as the first region to regain its pre-pandemic Chinese tourist influx. ATM 2024: A Hub for Capitalizing on the Chinese Tourism Boom Underscoring this optimistic outlook, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, scheduled for May 6th-9th at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), expects to welcome a staggering double the number of Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals compared to the 2019 event. This signifies a strong commitment from the Chinese travel industry to reconnect with Middle Eastern destinations and cater to the anticipated surge in Chinese tourist arrivals. The lifting of China's strict COVID-related travel restrictions in January 2023 proved to be a turning point. Chinese tourists, eager to explore the world once again, flocked to travel booking platforms. According to data from the Chinese travel site Trip.com, bookings for overseas travel during the Chinese New Year holiday period in 2023 soared by a remarkable 540% compared to the same period in 2022. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME for Arabian Travel Market, provides valuable insights into the evolving Chinese tourist market: "Last year, some analysts predicted a rebound in the Chinese outbound market, with estimates reaching around six million travelers per month by the summer of 2023. This optimism was fueled by pent-up demand, particularly among young, affluent Chinese travelers." However, Ms. Curtis acknowledges that the initial rebound wasn't as robust as many travel professionals had anticipated. Looking forward, the outlook is considerably brighter: "Analysts are now confident that Chinese tourist numbers will double year-on-year in 2024. Major destinations in the Middle East are poised for a quicker recovery than any other region globally, especially in the luxury travel segment." This positive sentiment is further reinforced by recent spending data for the 2024 Chinese New Year holiday period. Data from the Chinese payment platform Alipay reveals a 7% increase in the number of Chinese overseas transactions compared to 2019. This signifies a renewed eagerness among Chinese travelers to explore the world and spend their money on international travel experiences. Popular Middle Eastern Destinations for Chinese Tourists The Middle East offers a diverse range of destinations that cater to the preferences of Chinese tourists. According to Ms. Curtis, the most popular destinations include: Dubai, the dazzling metropolis in the United Arab Emirates, remains a top draw, having welcomed over one million Chinese visitors in 2019. Saudi Arabia's AlUla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning ancient ruins and breathtaking landscapes, is attracting growing interest from Chinese travelers seeking unique cultural experiences. Egypt, the cradle of civilization, with its iconic pyramids and rich history, continues to hold a strong appeal for Chinese tourists. Jordan, another historical and cultural treasure trove, offers visitors the opportunity to explore Petra, the ancient city carved into the rose-red sandstone cliffs. These destinations, along with others throughout the Middle East, are well-positioned to capitalize on the influx of Chinese tourists in 2024 and beyond. ATM 2024: A Platform for Knowledge Sharing and Innovation ATM 2024 is not just about showcasing destinations and travel products. The event also provides a valuable platform for industry professionals to learn about the latest trends and insights into the Chinese tourism market. A Thriving Middle Eastern Tourism Industry The anticipated surge in Chinese tourism in 2024 presents a golden opportunity for the Middle Eastern travel industry. ATM 2024 serves as a central platform for industry professionals from around the world to connect, explore new partnerships, and gain valuable insights into the evolving Chinese tourist market. With its focus on innovation and knowledge sharing, ATM 2024 empowers participants to capitalize on this tourism boom and contribute to a thriving travel industry in the Middle East and beyond. FAQs: Q: Why is the Middle East expected to see a surge in Chinese tourists in 2024? A: China's outbound travel is projected to nearly double in 2024 compared to 2023, with the Middle East being the first region to recover its pre-pandemic Chinese tourist numbers. Q: What are the most popular Middle Eastern destinations for Chinese tourists? A: Popular destinations include Dubai, Saudi Arabia's AlUla, Egypt, and Jordan. Q: What can travel companies learn at ATM 2024 about the Chinese tourism market? A: ATM 2024 offers a dedicated conference session titled "Capitalising on China's Predicted Tourism Surge," which will delve into evolving trends, cultural preferences, and the role of mobile marketing in the Chinese tourism market. Q: What is the significance of ATM 2024 for Chinese tourism? A: ATM 2024 serves as a platform for Chinese tourism recovery in the Middle East, with double the number of exhibitors and a dedicated conference session focusing on the Chinese market. Q: How has the lifting of travel restrictions impacted Chinese outbound travel? A: The lifting of travel restrictions in China has led to a surge in bookings for overseas travel, contributing to the resurgence of Chinese tourism globally. Q: What are the key highlights of ATM 2024? A: ATM 2024 features entrepreneurship-focused sessions, insights into key source markets, and partnerships aimed at driving innovation and growth in the tourism sector.

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Re-opening Chinese Tourists is helping Alipay, Wechat Pay go back to Vietnam

China has listed Vietnam as a country China’s group tours can be conducted starting from March 15, according to Peng Shituan, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam.

That is a big opportunity for Vietnamese tourism because of the explosive buying of Chinese travelers. However, like the third problem that FinFan mentioned in the article “China reopens the tour to Vietnam, what is the chance for us to lure Chinese travelers? payment method is always a big problem for both sides to deal with.

For Chinese tech companies, these globe-trotting consumers serve as an entry point into overseas markets. Mobile payment systems Alipay and WeChat Pay have been able to partner with international brands, retailers, and airports eager to capitalize on Chinese tourists – despite having low penetration outside of China (including Vietnam).

The importance of the contribution of Chinese tourists to Vietnam’s tourism

Before the pandemic, Chinese travelers had been also among the top 10 markets where tourists spend and stay long in from 2010-2019 (according to the statistic of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism). For this reason, China is often the giant market for Vietnamese tourism.

Will this re-opening period help Alipay and WeChat Pay go back to Vietnam?

Let’s look back on the journey of Alipay and WeChat in the Vietnamese payment market!

In contrast side, the big fintech companies in China have been also paying attention to penetrating the global market, which Vietnam takes part in.

According to research firm Analysis, Alipay and WeChat Pay are the country’s two largest mobile payment solutions, together controlling about 90 percent of the domestic industry.

Read more:

What are Alipay and WeChat Pay?

However, the two have yet to make a dent in the global payments market. That’s where Chinese tourists come in (including Vietnam).

The most obvious action that shows this attention in the Vietnamese market is the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (Napas) in Hanoi on November 10th, 2017.

After 2 years of operating well and becoming an important part of cross-border payment between Vietnam and China, all the activities of Alipay in Vietnam were suspended due to COVID-19.

Towards WeChat Pay, on November 13th, this company announced the official payment connection in Vietnam through cooperation with domestic e-wallet VIMO to accept payments for Chinese tourists.

However, like Alipay, because of the effect of COVID-19, the appearance of this mobile payment has reduced significantly.

Re-opening opportunities or challenges for Alipay and WeChat Pay to go back to Vietnam?

After 3 years can go outside even of their cities because of the pandemic, China’s citizens more than ever desire to travel abroad, and the nearest country is Vietnam. This is a big opportunity for Alipay and WeChat Pay can go back to Vietnam to bring the best payment experience for those travelers.

The second opportunity is based on the payment habits that have been changed by Chinese people through the pandemic, “payment without cash or payment without touch” has become more and more popular and is a trend in China market.

On the other hand, there are still challenges for these 2 big fintech companies.

The first one is the Vietnamese payment habit. In Vietnam, many people are still often using cash for transfers and trades.

Secondly, in case of not using cash, MoMo and VNPAY will be the first and second choices of Vietnamese people for mobile payment (not VIMO which connected to WeChat Pay in 2017). For this reason, WeChat Pay and Alipay should cooperate with these 2 big mobile payments in Vietnam to give the best experience for customers in Vietnam.

Read more:

. 4 Trends of Fintech in Vietnam 2023

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Digital Vaccination Certificate: Η Κίνα καθιερώνει "διαβατήριο υγείας" για τα διεθνή ταξίδια

Η Κίνα καθιέρωσε για τους πολίτες της ψηφιακό διαβατήριο, το οποίο τους επιτρέπει να αποδεικνύουν την κατάσταση της υγείας τους σε ταξίδια προς ή από το εξωτερικό και ίσως συμβάλλει στο ευρύτερο άνοιγμα των κινεζικών συνόρων......... Το "πιστοποιητικό υγείας για τα διεθνή ταξίδια" είναι εφαρμογή για smartphone, η οποία επιδεικνύει και πιστοποιεί υγειονομικά δεδομένα των επιβατών, όπως τα τεστ τους για την COVID-19 (PCR ή αντισωμάτων) ή η κατάστασή τους όσον αφορά τον εμβολιασμό τους κατά της νόσου που προκαλεί ο νέος κορονοϊός. Προς το παρόν η χρήση της εφαρμογής αυτής δεν είναι υποχρεωτική, ενώ αφορά μόνο τους Κινέζους. Αυτή θα τους "προσφέρει μεγαλύτερη ευκολία" στα ταξίδια τους "στον βαθμό που θα συναφθούν συμφωνίες αμοιβαίας αναγνώρισης πιστοποιητικών υγείας ανάμεσα στην Κίνα και άλλες χώρες", σύμφωνα με το κινεζικό πρακτορείο ειδήσεων Νέα Κίνα. Η εφαρμογή έχει στόχο "να προωθήσει την παγκόσμια οικονομική ανάκαμψη και να διευκολύνει τη διέλευση των συνόρων", αναφέρει το κινεζικό υπουργείο Εξωτερικών σε ανακοίνωσή του, στην οποία δεν διευκρινίζει ποια θα είναι τα συγκεκριμένα οφέλη τα οποία προσφέρει, ούτε αν σκοπεύουν να το αναγνωρίσουν άλλες χώρες. Οι ΗΠΑ και η Βρετανία εξετάζουν το ενδεχόμενο να καθιερώσουν παρόμοια συστήματα. Στην ΕΕ, η ιδέα του "πράσινου διαβατηρίου" θα παρουσιαστεί από την Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή στις 17 Μαρτίου. Με Read the full article

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Examine China Outbound Tourism Market Size, Key Country Analysis, Growth Drivers and Forecast to 2026

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India Extends E-Visa Facility for Chinese Tourists

In a bid to draw in more tourists from China, India has extend e-visa facility for Chinese travelers, timing it to coincide with the visit of President Xi Jinping to India, the Indian embassy here said on Saturday. Xi arrived in the historic coastal city of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu on Friday for the second informal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India has declared a five-year tourist e-visa with multiple entry facilities for Chinese travelers, coinciding with the present visit of President Xi in a bid to attract more tourists, the embassy said in an announcement. "It is anticipated that this unilateral liberalization of e-TV for Chinese nationals can any enhance people-to-people exchanges between the 2 countries and encourage a lot of Chinese tourists to decide on Bharat as a destination for commercial enterprise functions," it said. India has already been providing an e-visa facility for Chinese tourists for a few times. however the number of Chinese visitors has not been increased a lot of. Last year only 2.5 lakh Chinese visited India against 7.5 Indians who toured China. Now the e-visa facility has been any liberalized for Chinese nationals. On Friday, India declared to include Chinese nationals in the five-year e-facility, which is being provided to tourists from a large range of countries, officials here said. The visa fee for the five-year multiple-entry will be USD 80, the release said. In addition, it's also been set that prospective tourists can avail single entry 30-day validity e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) at a reduced visa fee of USD 25. For a 30-day e-TV during the months of Apr to June, the visa fee will be only USD 10, it said. The one-year multiple-entry e-TV will still be offered however at a reduced visa fee of USD 40, the release said. Besides, the existing e-medical visa, e-conference visa, and the one-year multiple-entry e-business visa can still be issued from the web platform of Indian visas. A number of nations are creating efforts to woo Chinese tourists as they form the biggest chunk of tourists in the world. Last year, about 150 million Chinese nationals created outbound journeys to various parts of the globe. Source: https://www.deccanherald.com To get travel updates directly on your mobile, save and send a message at 9461777617 on Whatsapp to start. Also Read, GoAir Announces New International Flights to Singapore Read the full article

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