The world is hitting the road again! 🌎✨ In 2023, around 1.3 billion people packed their bags for international adventures, reaching an impressive 88% of pre-pandemic travel levels. Talk about a comeback! 🚀
According to the UN Tourism's World Tourism Barometer, the global travel bug is biting harder than ever. Asian markets are gearing up for an even stronger recovery, and experts predict that by the end of 2024, tourism will be back in full swing. 🏖️🌅
Over in the Chinese mainland, the Spring Festival ignited a heartwarming trend of \"visiting relatives + traveling\". Families reunited while exploring new destinations—double the fun! 🎉👨👩👧👦 The China Tourism Academy is optimistic, forecasting over 6 billion domestic trips and a staggering 6 trillion yuan in tourism revenue for 2024. Cha-ching! 💰
CGTN's Michael Wang caught up with Zoritsa Urosevic, executive director of UN Tourism, and Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group. They spilled the tea on the evolving trends shaping the travel industry. From tech-savvy bookings to eco-friendly trips, the future of tourism is looking bright and exciting! 🌟🗺️
So, whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first big trip, now's the time to dive back into the adventure. The world's waiting—let's go explore! 🧳✈️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
