Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, recently announced the official launch of “TOURISE,” a comprehensive global platform aimed at positioning the kingdom as an international hub for the tourism industry, integrating tourism, technology, investment, and innovation.

Today, self-driving has become a mainstream travel choice for both long-distance journeys and local getaways. Over the Labor Day holiday, the “Guizhou Circuit Road Trip” route saw a 233% surge in popularity—making it one of the most sought-after self-drive routes—interest in the Sichuan–Xizang Highway (Route 318) jumped 125%, while coastal drives in Shandong, cross-regional trips through Xinjiang, and the vast Qinghai–Gansu circuit also drew strong interest.

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.