Rules & Law

November

27

China confirmed as key source for European tourism

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Europe’s visa policy is very restrictive: in 2014 56% of visitors from non-European markets needed a visa. Because of this, the European Travel...

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November

05

BEIJING’S ANTI-GRAFT CAMPAIGN AND OUTBOUND TOURISM

by Welcome Chinese

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Chinese President Xi Jinping became well known even outside China for his “anti-graft” campaign, announced back in March 2013. Targe...

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November

02

UNIONPAY TO SUPPORT THE BOOM OF OVERSEAS TOURISM

by Welcome Chinese

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In September 2015, UnionPay International’s chairman, Ge Huayon, spoke on the 21st UNWTO General Assembly in Columbia. The company kee...

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August

26

The Schengen visa steps up

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With a comprehensive European strategy in place concerning visa procedures for Chinese visitors, the number of entries has soared. The Consulate General in Shanghai re...

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July

25

Hard road for foreign travel agencies in China

by silvia.spessato

Even though the golden age of Chinese outbound tourism has begun, strict legislation still limits any effort by non-Chinese companies to take advantage of this market ...

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June

03

Italy eases visa restrictions for Chinese tourists

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Rome introduced several actions to make it easier for Chinese citizens to get a visa. As announced by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visa application pro...

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March

06

Latest tourism figures show double-digit growth, but visas are still a problem

by silvia.spessato

In the aftermath of the holiday for Chinese New Year, the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) announced that the rise in outbound tourism surpassed domestic tour...

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January

22

UK to launch the “China Welcome” campaign

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The United Kingdom remains firm in its policy to boost relations with China and attract as many Chinese tourists as possible. This spring will see the launch of the â€...

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January

06

Growing necessity for UnionPay card acceptance

by silvia.spessato

UnionPay is the only bank card and interbank network allowed in China. Since this is the case, it is understandable how crucial it is for Chinese travelers to be able to ...

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December

09

Scenarios after the passage of the Tourism Law in China

by silvia.spessato

Fears of security threats and misunderstandings about foreign habits are well-known problems regarding Chinese people traveling abroad. As the international press has poi...

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November

22

UnionPay-UniCredit deal to facilitate Chinese payments in Italy

by silvia.spessato

Sojourning in Italy will soon be easier for Chinese people. UnionPay and UniCredit – one of the country’s biggest bank groups, with various European branche...

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Commented by Bill Frankish, 29.08.2017

We at the Candlewood Suites Calgary Airport North, closely located to the Calgary airport YYC, have been certified by the China Tourism Academy as having reached the JADE STANDARD of "Welcome Chinese" Certification. As such we greet each guest with a special Welcome envelope with Chinese information on our extended stay hotel. Guests receive slippers, tea, and have access to kettles and rice cookers at no charge. Some items are available in our little convenience store called The Cupboard, and there is a Chinese Super Market about 2 kilometers away which has a full selection of food items, commonly found in China, including live fish. Also at the same shopping area, an authentic Chinese Restaurant called The T. Pot , China Bistro From our location we have easy access to main highways to take you to Banff National Park, or the Royal Tyrrell Museum, an excellent Dinosaur museum. Candlewood Suites is an excellent location with cooking facilities which provides a great home base as you travel to various attractions in the area.