Passengers are seen at a platform of Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, May 1, 2026. (PHOTO / XINHUA) BEIJING – Chinese railways are bracing for the peak of return trips on the fourth day of a five-day May Day holiday, with the railway system expected to handle 20.3 million trips on

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region predicted it would welcome approximately 980,000 visitors from the Chinese mainland during the Labor Day Golden Week from May 1 to 5, representing a 7 percent increase over the previous year. This projection, announced earlier by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, signals more than a seasonal surge in visitor

China’s transportation network is expected to receive about 294 million passenger trips on Monday, the fourth day of the five-day-long May Day holiday, marking an increase of 4.2 percent compared with the same period of last year, according to figures from the Ministry of Transport. Railways in the country are estimated to handle 20.3 million

China’s visa-free transit policy continued to boost inbound tourism during the May Day holiday, with multiple regions seeing growing numbers of foreign visitors. With last year’s implementation of the mutual visa-free policy between China and Russia, Hunchun Highway Port – Jilin Province’s only land port open to Russia – saw a continuous rise in inbound

China’s box office revenue during the May Day holiday exceeded 550 million yuan by Monday morning, the fourth day of the five-day holiday. The booming film market has boosted tourism and consumption across the country, with moviegoers enjoying discounts in some scenic spots, stores and restaurants with film ticket stubs. Various forms of film-watching subsidies

Great Sourcing & Networking for Asian Travel Trade & Affluent FIT HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ITE Hong Kong 2026 – the 40th edition of ITE‑Leisure and the 21st ITE‑MICE – will be held from June 11 to 14 with first two days for trade, next two for public. Ranked world’s 14th largest

With more passengers choosing to travel with their pets, Indian Railways has introduced a dedicated pet box service on Vande Bharat sleeper trains. This facility allows pets, primarily dogs, to be transported safely in a secure enclosure during the journey. However, unlike regular ticket bookings, the process is manual and comes with specific rules that

Great Sourcing & Networking for Asian Travel Trade & Affluent FIT HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ITE Hong Kong 2026 – the 40th edition of ITE‑Leisure and the 21st ITE‑MICE – will be held from June 11 to 14 with first two days for trade, next two for public. ITE Hong Kong 2026

Britain’s Department for Transport has moved quickly to inoculate the peak holiday season against a mounting energy crunch triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a press-release issued on 2 May, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed that emergency legislation will temporarily relax the strict “use-it-or-lose-it” rules that normally force airlines to operate

From tech-driven interactions to coastal and mountain hiking and in-depth sightseeing, Hong Kong tourism is being revitalized with fresh ideas during the five-day May Day holiday. The May Day holiday, running from May 1 to 5, is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year. During this time, millions of Chinese travelers hit

As geopolitical tensions impact travel, the U.S. Department of State continues to actively update its travel advisories, from changes to travel warnings for five countries in a single day to a series of security alerts about attacks targeting U.S. citizens. Over the past week, the U.S. Embassy in London issued a new warning about threats

Destinations across China have rolled out a variety of cultural and tourism programs for the five-day May Day holiday, which started on Friday, as travelers embrace both short suburban getaways and long-distance trips. In Jiangxi Province, Shangrao has launched a sightseeing train linking scenic destinations including Mount Sanqing and Mount Guifeng, the latter recognized by

Slow Travel at The Hari Hong Kong Connects City and Nature The Hari Hong Kong is encouraging travellers to explore Hong Kong at a slower pace, highlighting experiences that combine urban discovery with access to nature. Located in Wan Chai, the hotel provides a base for extended stays, allowing visitors to explore both historic neighbourhoods

사진 확대 Shanghai, China. [Ensplash] Although the Labor Day holiday, China’s representative peak tourist season, has begun, demand for overseas travel has not risen as expected. The aftermath of instability in the Middle East, such as a surge in international flight cancellations, seems to affect the overall aviation and tourism markets. According to Chinese media

As the picturesque city of Hangzhou in east China’s Zhejiang Province welcomes a surge of tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, a squadron of intelligent traffic management robots has taken to the streets to assist with traffic management and visitor services. Starting Friday, the first day of the holiday, 15 smart traffic robots have

Few places in the Sunshine State are as serene and idyllic as the picture-perfect Florida Keys. During a visit there, it’s possible to snorkel among sea turtles and dolphins, catch amazing sunsets, sip on tropical drinks and try so much key lime pie. With a plethora of open-air restaurants and outdoor activities, it’s also possible

A surge in cross-border travel has swept through the Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge in south China during the five-day May Day holiday starting from Friday, as growing numbers of residents from the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao head to the mainland for leisure and tourism. Since April 29, or

A 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly groping two women at a popular photo-op location in Sai Wan after a quick-thinking Taiwanese tourist witnessed the assaults, filmed the second incident, and confronted the suspect on the spot. The incident, which gained attention after the tourist posted her video online, occurred at the well-known intersection