China Travel News

For years, China’s hotel story was concentrated in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. That’s where the demand was, and that’s where most branded supply clustered. But that’s changing now.

China has long been a powerhouse in outbound tourism. Now it’s trying to flip the script and do the same on the inbound side. But can it turn event-driven travel into something bigger than marquee sporting weekends?

Trip.com Group's earnings revealed a major opportunity in China’s underdeveloped inbound tourism market, but the company now faces a familiar risk: an antitrust investigation that could reshape platform economics and growth expectations.

With the Macau entry, Uber is making its way back into Asia. But it is moving slowly. And this time, it is sticking to the rules.

For China's dominant travel platforms, scale is no longer just a competitive advantage, it is a regulatory risk that could reshape how they work with hotels, hosts, and partners.

Skift partnered with the Department of Tourism and Culture – Abu Dhabi to present the most important insights and takeaways drawn directly from on-stage conversations.

Japan had been preparing for a strong winter, particularly in regions dependent on ski tourism. Instead, airlines are downsizing aircraft and trimming frequencies. With political tensions still high and no sign of policy easing, the travel freeze could stretch well into next year.

For Marriott, expanding in Vietnam isn’t just about serving demand there, it creates a foundation for moving deeper into mainland Southeast Asia.

The Boeing 777X is Emirates’ future flagship, but Sir Tim Clark’s assessment of China’s aerospace ambitions hints at a shifting global balance.

In an industry racing against climate deadlines, the fastest path to impact is turning every breakthrough into a blueprint.