On 4 April, CYTS Tours officially released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. From 2009 to 2023, the company issued 15 consecutive corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports. In 2024, it transitioned to ESG reporting, making this year’s publication the second standalone ESG report.

On December 20, China Eastern Air Holding Company and the National Museum of China signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the National Museum of China. 

As DeepSeek’s cutting-edge technology rapidly expands across industries, Mafengwo announced the integration of its self-developed AI application with the DeepSeek large model. In the initial phase, the upgrade will prioritize the already launched provincial-level smart tourism ecosystem—“AI Travel Guizhou,” “AI Travel Qianxinan,” and “AI Travel Xijiang”—further enhancing the intelligence and quality of travel services in Guizhou Province.

The Chinese tech giant on Monday signed a three-year deal with the tourism authorities of the Republic of Maldives to jointly promote WeChat Pay - known as Weixin Pay on the mainland - to merchants in the archipelagic state, according to a statement by Tencent.

At the Trip.com Group Envision 2024 Global Conference held in Shanghai on 30 May 2024, travel and technology experts gathered to discuss the future of tourism, particularly focusing on attractions and tours.

Shanghai Disney Resort announced a new six-tier pricing structure for admission to Shanghai Disneyland effective from Nov 24, adding two additional tiers to its current pricing ladder.

Yesterday marks the opening of ITB China 2024 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, a key B2B expo focusing on China’s travel industry.

Smart Order (locally known as DingDanLaiLe), an alternative accommodation PMS solution provider in China, announced that it has secured a strategic investment from social media platform Xiaohongshu and existing shareholder Trip.com Group.

Air China has resumed its direct flights between Beijing and Havana, which were suspended during the pandemic.

Starting from May 15, 2024, foreign tourist groups (of two or more people) arriving in China by cruise ship and organized by Chinese travel agencies can enter and stay without a visa for up to 15 days through the cruise ports of 13 cities.