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What Impact Will Trump Have on Tourism?

With Donald J. Trump set to become the 45th president of the United States, the spirit of openness that has permeated everything from our increasingly global economy to how we travel may be poised to change.

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"Best in travel 2017", Lonely Planet releases latest recommendations to world travellers

The Lonely Planet names 10 best places around the world where you must visit in 2017. From Peru to French, there comes a list consisting of the best destinations, and one of which might surprise you.

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Golden' age for cruises

Cruise travel, already growing in popularity among Chinese with disposable income, will enjoy a boom over the next decade, according to industry experts at a recent trade show.

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U.S. issues Zika special travel considerations for 11 Southeast Asian countries

​The U.S. government on Thursday issued Zika virus-related special travel considerations for Southeast Asia, recommending pregnant women should consider postponing nonessential travel to 11 countries in this region.

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China's National Day bookings for travel to US up threefold

The number of Chinese traveling to the United States during China's National Day holiday in October is expected to rise remarkably, in keeping with an expected overall increase for the whole year, tourism industry insiders said.

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Indonesia takes measures to prevent spread of Zika virus

​Indonesian authorities are making serious response to the spread of Zika virus in Singapore by issuing travel advisory for pregnant women planning to travel to the neighboring country.

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China puts new rules on heat misbehaved tourists

Chinese tourists on the country's blacklist because of uncivilized behavior will face restrictions when taking flights, joining travel groups or even taking overseas trips, under a revised draft of travel regulations released on Monday.

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Chinese online travel agent Tuniu takes on Ctrip, Qunar in flight bookings market

Tuniu Corp, a Chinese online leisure travel company, has set its sight on the flight booking business, tapping into a field dominated by leading players Ctrip and Qunar.

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Travel site Tuniu takes on big rivals

​Chinese online travel agency Tuniu is taking on rivals Ctrip and Qunar for a bigger share of the country's online tourism market by expanding its services to flight and hotel bookings.

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Chinese holidaymakers heat up Asia-Pacific digital travel sales

​New study forecasts mainland market to be worth US$121.98 billion next year, up from an estimated US$95.29 billion in 2016

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China's rich kids want personalized, digital travel: report

​Wealthy young Chinese want personalized and unique luxury experiences when traveling, with digital services throughout their trip, according to a new report.

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Why 360-degree cameras have become 2016's must-have travel accessories

Put away your selfie stick and forget about virtual reality; why 360-degree shooting is this year’s hottest trend

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Surge in Chinese tourists drives rise in Antarctica visitors

In January 1966, the first ship carrying “citizen explorers” arrived in Antarctica. At the time, only a handful of leisure travellers had ever considered visiting the world’s most remote land mass.

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Indians head to Russia, New Zealand, Canada for holidays as currencies fall

Travel bookings from India to destinations in Europe, Russia, Canada and New Zealand have seen an uptick by 25-30 per cent this season, according to travel companies, as weakening currencies in these regions promise to give holiday-makers more for their money.

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Big data reveals Spring Festival travel rush patterns

Big data on travel patterns shows that while many people are leaving metropolises for family reunions during the Spring Festival travel rush this year, some will be traveling in the reverse direction for the same reason.

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Smoother, faster ride home for Spring Festival

​High-speed trains with comfort, Starbucks coffee onboard, free WIFI in stations, and phone apps for ticket purchase. As the Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on Sunday, hundreds of millions of Chinese found that their journeys for holiday homecomings have become much smoother and faster.