
After lifting all travel restrictions that were put in place since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak, Chinese tourism is gaining pace again. While the numbers are not expected to reach pre-Covid heights, industry experts are optimistic about domestic tourism, while outbound tourism is expected to recover more slowly.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today we have an insider's guide to Beijing. It is about four political places whose significance is easily overlooked at first glance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Since January, the official travel ban for Chinese citizens to Europe has been lifted. However, the expected wave of travelers has failed to materialize so far. In order to remain attractive as a dream destination for the consumerist tourists from the Far East, Europe needs to do more.
By Amelie Richter
Beijing's first "Western" nightlife district is finally being torn down. For many long-established residents of the capital, but also for many Germans who once lived in Beijing, this marks the end of an era.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese Special Administrative Region was hit even harder by the pandemic than the People's Republic. Now the financial metropolis seeks to make a comeback. But that will not be easy.
By Redaktion Table
Although the Chinese are once again allowed to leave the country for their vacations, the People's Republic continues to deny tourist visas to foreigners. The chaos at home is supposed to fall under the radar of global perception.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese were global travel champions before the pandemic. The tourism industry hopes for their return, but will have to be patient. The opening came just a little too soon for the upcoming Spring Festival. The truly big travel wave will probably not come until the fall.
By Redaktion Table