In  our latest episode 34 of the China Tourism Tuesday podcast series we have the well respected China outbound tourism industry veteran,  @AlfredLi, as a special guest. Having served in various roles for 13  years with New Zealand Tourism and ultimately serving as their China  manager, Alfred has a depth of insight into the China tourism market  that is hard to match. Besides discussing the China outbound tourism  market in general we also have a deep dive discussion into AI assisted  search in China, which platforms of relevance to the tourism industry it  is already a reality but most importantly how AI assisted search and  Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) will impact on tourism related  search on China’s leading OTA and social media platforms. If you have  any comments please do let us know and remember to subscribe!ode 34 of the China Tourism Tuesday podcast series we  have the well respected China outbound tourism industry veteran, @AlfredLi, as a special guest. Having served in various roles for 13 years with New Zealand Tourism and ultimately serving as their China manager, Alfred has a depth of insight into the China tourism market that is hard to match. Besides discussing the China outbound tourism market in general we also have a deep dive discussion into AI assisted search in China, which platforms of relevance to the tourism industry it is already a reality but most importantly how AI assisted search and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)will impact on tourism related search on China’s leading OTA and social media platforms. If you have any comments please do let us know and remember to subscribe! 

China Tourism Tuesday 34

In Episode 33 of China Tourism Tuesday,  we sit down with Jane Carter and Qing Hui from China Outbound and  Inbound Travel Market (COITM), to unpack what’s happening on the ground  right now.

With COITM kicking off soon in Beijing, we discuss what  this signals for the industry, how sentiment has shifted among Chinese  travel professionals, and what destinations, hotels, and tourism boards  should realistically expect from the China market in 2025 and beyond.

You can reach out to Qing Hui at qqing@converge-expo.com, and Jane at jcarter@converge-expo.com. 

For more information on COITM, visit www.coitm.cn.

China Tourism Tuesday Episode 33

In Episode 33 of China Tourism Tuesday, we sit down with Jane Carter and Qing Hui from China Outbound and Inbound Travel Market (COITM), to unpack what’s happening on the ground right now.

With COITM kicking off soon in Beijing, we discuss what this signals for the industry, how sentiment has shifted among Chinese travel professionals, and what destinations, hotels, and tourism boards should realistically expect from the China market in 2025 and beyond.

In today’s episode of China Tourism Tuesday, we sit down with Charel van Dam, Marketing Director of the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC).

We explore the past, present, and future of promoting European destinations, through the lens of the Netherlands’ tourism strategy. From what has worked before and which benchmarks have already been met, to today’s best practices and the “low-hanging fruit” still available to European tourism marketers.

The conversation places Europe squarely between China and the United States, unpacking how European destinations can position themselves in 2026’s uncertain geopolitical and economic environment; and what smart, pragmatic marketing looks like right now.

China Tourism Tuesday Episode 32

In today’s episode, we review the 2025 travel trends with our China travel trade and digital teams, sharing insider insights from the front lines of RedNote’s global expansion and predicting the next up-and-coming destinations for Chinese outbound tourism, including rising interest in Russia and the Middle East.

China Tourism Tuesday Episode 31

Episode 30 of China Tourism Tuesday sits down with Samuel Yu, Senior Marketing Executive for Seychelles Tourism in China, for a wide-ranging conversation on how destinations are navigating a fast-changing China outbound market as we move into 2025 and 2026.

From Seychelles’ positioning philosophy in China to key growth segments like MICE, social media strategy, and how tourism boards read economic and geopolitical signals in real time, this episode offers practical insight into how smart destinations stay relevant - and resilient - in a shifting landscape.

China Tourism Tuesday Episode 30

On this week’s episode, we’re diving into the big shifts shaping winter and Christmas travel for Chinese tourists. Russia has suddenly emerged as one of the hottest outbound destinations, even overtaking longtime favourites like Singapore and the UK, thanks to its brand-new visa-free policy for Chinese travellers.

Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions with Japan have caused a sharp drop in China-to-Japan travel, pushing a new wave of tourists back toward Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, although Thailand’s recent airport tax increase is raising a few eyebrows. The Philippines, Malaysia, and Cambodia are also seeing renewed momentum, even as Thailand and Cambodia find themselves once again navigating border tensions.

China Tourism Tuesday Episode 29

In this week’s episode of China Tourism Tuesday (Episode 28), we take a close look at the World Travel Market in London and its implications for the China travel industry. We also discuss insights from CIIE in Shanghai and what these major events reveal about the evolving landscape of international destination branding in China.

This episode covers the latest visa and travel regulation updates, new flight routes, and key developments from the front lines of international tourism promotion in China’s outbound travel market.

China Tourism Tuesday Episode 28

On Episode 27, we’re taking a deep dive into the newly released numbers from the October Golden Week holidays, from outbound travel stats and destination rankings to how domestic travel patterns have evolved this year. We’ll also look at the growing wave of Russian tourists visiting China, the renewed enthusiasm among Chinese travelers for Europe, and how Chinese educational tourism is transforming (or not?) under Trump 2.

China Tourism Tuesday Episode 27

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Julia Louw, Acting Chief Tourism Officer at Wesgro, to discuss the Western Cape’s ambitious push to grow its footprint in the China market. Julia shares insights into how Cape Town and the Western Cape are positioning themselves amid rising continental competition, and what South Africa is doing to build a strong, sustainable share of China’s outbound travel. Tune in to hear how the region aims to replicate its success in the North American, European, and GCC markets - and what’s next for the Western Cape of South Africa in Asia.

China Tourism Tuesday Episode 26

China Tourism Tuesday is a weekly podcast show featuring highlights of China's outbound tourism industry with hosts Charl Albertyn in Shanghai and Michael Jones in Amsterdam at 2pm China time. Reducing the noise...we delve into China's latest outbound tourism numbers and trends, the role of tour operators, highlights from and what is trending on China's leading social media platforms influencing the market while providing considered commentary on what really matters in this vast challenging but lucrative market. 

China Tourism Tuesday 

Co-founder of China Create Consulting. The China outbound tourism marketing and promotion agency for international brands. 

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