Group 1: Impact on Japan's Tourism Industry - The Japanese tourism industry is experiencing significant turmoil, with Osaka's hotel cancellation rates for Chinese tourists reaching 50%-70% before the end of December [1] - Hokkaido is heavily affected by flight reductions, while high-end hotels in Tokyo are also seeing cancellations, with over 20% of guests being Chinese tourists [1] - Analysts predict a severe situation during the Spring Festival, with recovery expected to take six months to a year [1] Group 2: Growth in South Korea's Tourism and Aviation Sector - South Korea's tourism and aviation sectors are benefiting from the reduction of flights to Japan, with airlines increasing direct flights to Chinese cities [2] - From January to October, the number of flights on the Korea-China route increased by 11%, transporting over 14 million passengers, a growth of over 21% [2] - In October, foreign tourist arrivals in South Korea reached 1.739 million, with Chinese tourists making up the largest share, totaling 472,000, a year-on-year increase of 20% [2] Group 3: Increase in South Korean Duty-Free Sales - South Korean duty-free companies have reported significant sales growth, with New World Duty Free's sales increasing by 40% in October, and spending by Chinese independent travelers rising by 30% [3] - The Korean government is actively promoting inbound marketing support services to attract Chinese tourists, having held 139 promotional events globally this year [3] - The tourism industry in South Korea is pushing for an extension of the visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists, citing positive economic impacts since its implementation [3] Group 4: Rising Tourist Bookings in Southeast Asia - Chinese tourist bookings to Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia have increased by 15% to 20% compared to the average from August to September [4] - Thailand is monitoring potential increases in tourist bookings and has launched the "Trusted Thailand" certification program to enhance safety confidence among international visitors [4] - In the first ten months of the year, Thailand welcomed 26.7 million foreign tourists, with 3.7 million being Chinese, accounting for about 15% of total arrivals [4] Group 5: Shifts in Chinese Tourist Preferences - Thailand has become the top destination for Chinese hotel bookings, while Japan has fallen out of the top ten [5] - Singapore's tourism industry is expected to benefit from the decline in Chinese tourists traveling to Japan, with a recent 15% increase in new bookings [5] - Malaysia's Penang is anticipated to experience a tourism boom as Chinese tourists shift their focus away from Japan [5]
自中国外交部发布赴日旅游风险提示以来,韩泰等国发力承接中国游客
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-12-07 23:11