Travel in city Chengdu

As the sun sets on 2023, Trip.com Group, a global leader in online travel services, reflects on the dynamic landscape of travel over the past year, offering insights into the trends set to shape the journey in 2024. China’s border reopening sparks global travel surge

China has extended visa-free travel to Poland, Australia and New Zealand until the end of 2025.

China has extended visa-free travel for 11 European countries and Malaysia until the end of 2025.

Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Exposition receives the 2024 IAEE International Excellence Award for significantly advancing IAEE’s presence and programs internationally through education and certification initiatives.

In December and January, China brought in visa-free entry for citizens of seven European countries and Malaysia. 

In December, China brought in visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia. 

China has simplified entry rules for U.S. citizens visiting the country on tourist visas. Starting January 1, tourist visa applicants in the U.S. will no longer be required to submit proof of round-trip air tickets, hotel reservations, itinerary or invitation letter. 

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Flames, beasts, weapons, and stars flow from wooden looms to embellish brocade, a 1,300-year-old fabric once reserved for China’s elite and now popular with young fashion designers.

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Hilton hopes to have 1,000 hotels operating in Asia Pacific by 2025 and sees opportunity at all tiers, but particularly in luxury brands and entry-level hotels.