93% Chinese intend to visit Europe in the first four months of 2018
2018/2/23 23:33:46
According to the latest results of the Long-Haul Travel Sentiment Survey and Index, Chinese willingness to travel overseas remains positive in the first months of 2018. Nearly 3 in 5 (58%) Chinese respondents plan to travel internationally between January-April 2018, suggesting that demand from this market is likely to sustain in the near future.
Europe remains the number one destination for Chinese planning to travel long-haul
93% of Chinese respondents who intend to visit overseas destinations in the first four months of 2018 are likely to choose a European destination. The strong interest for travel to Europe reflects the increasing affluence of Chinese citizens, improved air connectivity, competitive airfares, and the opening of many new visa application centres across China. Additionally, public-private initiatives aimed at strengthening the presence of European tourism in China e.g. 2018 EU-China Tourism Year and Partnerships in European Tourism are expected to support the surge in Chinese travel flows to Europe for the foreseeable future.