Outbound Chinese tourism will revive, but slowly

Significance

The return of Chinese tourists after a hiatus of almost three years has the potential to boost airline and tourism revenues around the globe significantly.

Impacts

• Chinese travellers will pay more attention to healthcare resources in destinations they visit, compared with before the pandemic.
• Asian destinations will remain the most popular among Chinese tourists.
• Some governments will waive or offer convenient visa application processes to attract Chinese nationals.
• Hong Kong, Macau and several South-east Asian economies will benefit from a welcoming stance towards returning Chinese travellers.