A Rush for the 'Benefits' of Special Zone Private Lodging amid Decreasing Chinese Travelers
In Osaka, there has been a surge in applications for special zone private lodging despite challenges such as neighborhood complaints and a decline in Chinese tourists.
Chinese tourists flock to Svalbard
In February, the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard more than doubled compared to the same month last year.
Doubling of Chinese tourists in Svalbard
Chinese tourists in Svalbard have more than doubled their overnight stays compared to the same period last year, totaling 1,362 nights in February.
The small Portuguese grill that has become a sensation among Chinese tourists and generates long queues
A small Portuguese grill in Lisbon is trending among Chinese tourists, causing long lines due to its popularity.
Many Chinese tourists are trying to get home from the Middle East
Chinese tourists are struggling to return home after flight cancellations due to closed airspaces in the Middle East.
Spring Festival under self-restraint, department store tax-free sales drop sharply, yet reasons to travel to Japan remain
Major Japanese department stores reported significant declines in tax-free sales during the Spring Festival due to reduced Chinese tourist arrivals arising from travel restrictions.
The ice broke under a minibus on frozen Baikal. Seven Chinese tourists and the driver died
A tragic incident occurred on frozen Lake Baikal, leading to the deaths of seven Chinese tourists and their driver when the ice beneath their minibus collapsed.
Two Foreign Tourists Die at Train Crossing in Japan, Sanyo Electric Railway Disputes Compensation Claims from Families
Sanyo Electric Railway intends to dispute compensation claims from the families of two Chinese tourists who died after being struck by a train at a crossing in Kobe, Japan.
Conducted checks on northern lights tourists: Chinese person reported, fined, and expelled from Norway.
The Norwegian police conducted checks on northern lights tourism in Troms, resulting in the reporting and expulsion of a Chinese tourist for illegal transport.
January's Tax-Free Sales Drop 19%, Domestic Department Stores Heavily Affected by Chinese Travel Restrictions
In January, tax-free sales at domestic department stores in Japan fell by 19%, significantly impacted by travel restrictions on Chinese tourists.
Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in
Chinese tourists significantly reduced their travel to Japan, leading to a 50% decline, while Thailand emerged as a preferred destination during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Seoul gains from Tokyo’s pain over Lunar New Year as politics reshapes China’s tourism map
Increased tensions in Sino-Japanese relations have redirected Chinese tourists from Japan to South Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Seven Chinese tourists die after bus falls into frozen lake in Russia
Seven Chinese tourists drowned after their bus fell into Lake Baikal in Siberia, with only one survivor escaping on foot.
A minibus sank in Lake Baikal, the deepest in the world: the tragic video of the disaster in which 8 tourists died
A tourist minibus sank in Lake Baikal, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 8 Chinese tourists while trying to cross the frozen lake.
Shocking discovery in Lake Baikal
Russian authorities report that divers have found the bodies of eight individuals in Lake Baikal, Siberia, after a minibus carrying Chinese tourists fell into the lake.
Eight Chinese Tourists Died When a Bus Fell Through the Ice of Lake Baikal
A bus accident on Lake Baikal resulted in the deaths of eight Chinese tourists, prompting an investigation by Russian authorities.
Chinese tourist bus sank in Lake Baikal - eight people died
A bus carrying Chinese tourists sank in Lake Baikal, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including seven tourists and the driver.
Chinese tourists caught for illegal drone flying in Svolvær
Two Chinese tourists were apprehended by police in Svolvær, Norway, for flying drones in a no-fly zone.
Tourists' drones confiscated in Svolvær
Two Chinese tourists had their drones confiscated in Svolvær for flying within a no-fly zone.
Drones Seized in Svolvær
The police in Nordland have seized two drones in Svolvær operated by Chinese tourists who were flying them within a no-fly zone.
Shocking accident in Russia – Tourist bus sank in the world's deepest lake
A minibus carrying Chinese tourists sank in Lake Baikal, Russia, leading to the recovery of seven bodies, with one person still missing.
Seven Chinese tourists died in a bus that sunk in Lake Baikal, Russia
Seven presumed Chinese tourists died today when their minibus sank in Lake Baikal, Russia, after falling through the ice, local officials reported.
Russia: Seven dead in accident at Lake Baikal
Seven people, believed to be Chinese tourists, drowned after their vehicle fell into the frozen waters of Lake Baikal in Siberia.
Chinese Tourists Drown in Lake Baikal After Van Falls Through Ice
A tragic incident at Lake Baikal resulted in the drowning of Chinese tourists after their van fell through the ice, prompting investigations into safety violations.
For the first time, the number of tourists decreases in Japan in January
January saw a significant decline in tourist numbers in Japan, particularly among Chinese visitors, attributed to changing Lunar New Year holiday dates and strained relations between Japan and China.
Fewer tourists to Japan for the first time in four years
Japan experiences its first decline in tourist numbers in four years, with a notable drop due to increased travel warnings for Chinese tourists.
Chinese tourists absent, hotels closed, an unusual Lunar New Year begins, while other countries increase to cover losses
Japan faces an unusual Lunar New Year season with no Chinese tourists due to government travel restrictions, leading to some hotel closures while businesses adapt by attracting visitors from other countries.
Chinese tourists shun Japan over lunar new year holiday as rift deepens
Chinese tourists are avoiding Japan for the lunar new year holiday, largely due to escalating tensions between Japan and China over Taiwan.
Dali, the star destination for Chinese tourists that you must visit
Dali, a city in Yunnan, is emerging as a key destination for Chinese tourists due to its rich culture and stunning landscapes.
Great Barrier Reef calling: Chinese tourists make Australia a Lunar New Year hotspot
Australian tourism is set to see a significant increase in visitors from China during the Lunar New Year holidays, with a projected doubling of bookings compared to last year.
French police arrest 2 Louvre museum employees over ‘large-scale’ ticket fraud
French police have arrested two Louvre museum employees as part of a crackdown on a ticket fraud operation that primarily targeted Chinese tourists.
Philippines offers 2-week visa-free stays to lure Chinese tourists
The Philippines has announced a one-year visa-waiver program allowing Chinese nationals to stay for two weeks without a visa, applicable for tourism and business.
More expensive museums in France for tourists outside the EU
Tourists from outside the EU, including Americans, Chinese, and Mexicans, will be charged up to 45% more for entry to the Louvre and five other cultural sites in France, sparking intense backlash against the 'double pricing' system.