Chinese tourist spend again

Chinese holidaymakers will spend $250 billion on international travel this year - about 10% more than in 2019, according to WTTC data

Chinese tourists are making up for lost vacation time in recent years, splurging on travel at home and abroad, putting spending on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time - a key indicator of the industry's recovery.

Key takeaways

• Chinese tourists embarking on adventures closer to home are also expected to pump a record 6.79 trillion yuan into the mainland economy this year, also surpassing pre-pandemic levels;
• Chinese vacationers are a driving force for the global tourism industry, with many countries eagerly anticipating the return of travel and spending from the world's largest travel market;
• Chinese vacationers are a driving force for the global tourism industry, with many countries eagerly awaiting the return of travel and spending from the world's largest market of travelers.

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