Sino-Russian travel soars as geopolitical tensions reshape tourism
As the world recovers from the pandemic, global tourism is experiencing a significant revival, led by a 392% surge in Chinese outbound travel in 2024. Popular destinations like Australia and Indonesia have seen massive booking increases, while travel between China and Russia has soared amid geopolitical shifts. This resurgence is revitalizing economies, with Chinese tourists driving growth through high spending. Destinations are enhancing marketing and infrastructure to attract these travelers. Concurrently, Russian airlines are increasing flights, particularly to China and the Middle East, adapting to changing travel dynamics.