Giorgio Santinato

🌍 In 2024, outbound travel from China surged nearly 400% compared to 2023. Chinese travelers made 155 million international trips, spending around $245 billion in 2019. By March 2024, bookings increased by 392% with Asia-Pacific destinations exceeding 2019 levels by 6%. Visa exemptions like Singapore's 30-day visa-free policy drove a 466% rise in Chinese visitors. International flight capacity from China grew 280% annually, and business class bookings almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. Only 13% of Chinese citizens currently hold passports, suggesting significant growth potential in outbound travel.