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July 11: Sichuan earthquake will not influence China’s outbound tourism. Results from a poll on www.china-outbound.com. |
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The devastating earthquake which shook the Chinese province of Sichuan in May this year resulted in the loss of many lifes and substantial damages. It does not, however, dampen the enthusiasm of the Chinese for traveling to other countries. The latest survey by the COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute asked the question “How will the earthquake in Sichuan influence China‘s Outbound Tourism in 2008?” |
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May 29: Prices, Chinese Food and Visa - Main discussion points for Chinese Outbound Tourists. COTRI survey reveals regional differences. |
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More than 41 million Chinese crossed the border in 2007, visiting an increasingly diverse number of countries and destinations on all continents. A survey conducted by the COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute during the COTTM fair in Beijing in April 2008 shows that the three “hot topics” in discussions between destinations and Chinese tour operators are price level, the availability of Chinese food and the money and time needed to get tourist visa. The survey is available free of charge. |
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May 15: Positive view by www.china-outbound.com visitors on the Olympic Games in Beijing |
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The latest survey by the COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute revealed a surprisingly positive result. |
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April 14: Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award 2008 |
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The Honorable Minister for Tourism of Ghana accepting the CTW Award The CTW Award 2008 was very successfully presented on April 14, 2008, during COTTM. More than 150 visitors witnessed the award being given to the Honorable Minister of Tourism of Jamaica and of Ghana as well as to 15 other CTW Award winners. The winners came for the first time from all continents and included NTOs, Tour Operators, Insurance Companies, Consulting Companies, Attractions. Hotels, Car rental companies and others. All awards were received by dedicated persons. Some of our CTW Award winners flew especially into China on the occasion. For the list of winners click here. The Honorable Minister of Tourism for Jamaica and his delegation visiting the COTRI stand at COTTM 2008 Sunday, April 13: The gates are about to open, COTRI is partner of COTTM |
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USA has achieved Approved Destination Status for Chinese tourists |
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Fact Sheet U.S.-China Group Leisure Travel Memorandum Of Understanding
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See Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Director of COTRI, interviewed on travelmole.tv (Nov. 2007): http://www.travelmole.tv/watch_vdo.php?sid=1&id=1219 |
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China Outbound Data for 2007 according to CNTA |
COTRI flash analysis:
China Outbound tourism accelerates again, but main driver is Asia.
Border crossings of Mainland Chinese citizens to other Asian countries increased in 2007 compared to 2006 by 20%, most of these trips terminating in Hong Kong and Macao.
Outbound tourism to Non-Asian destinations increased by 10%, with the less popular destinations Africa and Oceania catching up with double-digit growth rates against the more popular destinations Americas and Europe, which register high single-digit growth rates.
Asia amounts for more than 90% of all border crossings, the total number of non-Asian travels is still below 4 million travels. Compared to the total population, statistically 27 out of 1,000 Chinese visited Asian destinations, 3 out of 1,000 Chinese visited trans-continental destinations in 2007.
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt
, Heide/Germany, Jan 21, 2008 |
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