China Travel News Archives

Podcasts

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago

Airlines

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

Daily Lodging Report

Japan and China Lead Global Hotel Investment Surge

Japan and China are emerging as top destinations for global hotel investments due to strong travel demand, economic optimism, and promising returns.

5 days ago

Tourism

China Expands Visa-Free Access: Another Country Joins the List

While China’s visa exemptions simplify travel, they alone cannot bring back 2019’s robust visitor numbers. Without a full recovery of flight capacity, particularly in top markets, the tourism boost China is hoping for may remain out of reach.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

Tourism

Visa’s Digital Payments Data Reveals Asian Travel Trends

Grasping the shift to digital payments in Asia would be a game-changer for the travel industry. Cashless is the future — think convenience and cool perks!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

United Airlines Is First U.S. Carrier to Bring Back LAX-Shanghai Flights

As Western carriers continue to pull out of China due to capacity restrictions and the closure of Russian airspace, United relaunched its nonstop service from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

China’s Airlines Expand International Reach: New Skift Travel Health Index

While Chinese airlines are making significant strides in expanding their international operations, the recovery of outbound travel demand remains key for their long-term success.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 weeks ago

Podcasts

Travel Innovators, Parks Vs. Overtourism and China’s Senior Travelers

Today's podcast looks at summer’s travel innovators, overtourism in U.S. national parks, and free-spending older Chinese tourists.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

China’s Inbound Tourism Surges, But Still Lags Behind 2019 Levels

Chinese tourism, both inbound and outbound, remains far below pre-Covid levels. Despite recent gains, China has significant ground to recover in its travel sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Hotels

Hilton’s Asia Pacific Growth: The Brands Driving it and the Focus on India

While Hilton is making a big splash with its luxury brands in Asia Pacific, it’s also smartly tapping into the booming middle class that's fueling the rise of its focused service brands.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago