Macao is mainland China’s preferred travel destination

About 40 percent of the 40.37 million outbound trips made by mainland Chinese tourists in the first six months of 2023 were to Macao, according to the state-backed China Tourism Academy – a research unit of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The academy’s Big Data Report on Outbound Tourism in the First Half of 2023, cited yesterday in a local government statement, suggests that mainland travelers made some 16.14 million visits to Macao between January and June. It added that Macao, Hong Kong and Taiwan accounted for almost 80 percent of all trips made by mainland travelers during the…

List of 2024 Travel Trends that are Increasingly Popular with Travelers

Along with the increase in the tourism sector and a surge in passenger traffic in various modes of transportation, the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) noted that the global tourism sector will develop rapidly in 2024. This is certainly good news amidst news about money exchange rates in several countries which are still fluctuating. . MEI expects this momentum to continue, as the majority of consumers around the world prioritize experience or an unforgettable experience, as well as allocating more budget for travel. By using unique analysis of various Mastercard transaction data that has been grouped and anonymized, including from SpendingPulseTM…

Must-Visit Travel Destinations for Watch Enthusiasts

Lifestyle From museums to monuments, here are some of the top experiences around the globe to help you take your love of watches from hobby to passion. Photo courtesy of the Clapham Clock Museum Photo courtesy of the Museum of Islamic Art Most watch enthusiasts will make the obligatory pilgrimage to Switzerland, the Mecca of watchmaking, at some point in their lifetime. If you love a particular brand, you may plan a trip to tour the factory or visit the maker’s museum. But, what if you’re traveling to New Zealand, India, or Israel? What if you want to know the…