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The World Travel & Tourism Council predicts China’s travel and tourism sector will contribute $1.48 trillion by the end of 2023, marking 150% growth from 2022 when Zero-Covid was still a hope and a prayer. Ten years from now, the WTTC forecasts the sector will contribute over $4 trillion to China’s economy. In 2023, the sector will support […]

The Philippines Dept. of Tourism said foreign arrivals reached 3.3 million in the first eight months of 2023, approaching the government’s goal of 4.8 million arrivals for the full year. South Korea remains the top inbound tourist source, with over 940,000 visitor arrivals recorded in the eight months. The US was second with 17.31% of arrivals, or 632,687. […]

Hilton’s Asia Pacific president, Alan Watts, told Nikkei Asia that they expect hotel guest numbers in China to return to their pre-pandemic levels by year-end. By the fourth quarter, they are expecting to see regular 80% occupancies. Of the 7,000 hotels Hilton runs worldwide, Asia Pacific accounts for about 9% with 672 properties representing 12 brands. […]