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GLOBALink | China sees travel boom during May Day holiday

STORY: China sees travel boom during May Day holiday DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views in China 2. various of Beijing 3. various of Shanghai 4. various of Xi'an 5. various of Pingyao 6. various of Zibo 7. various of Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Sanya 8. various of railway passengers 9. various of tourists across China STORYLINE: China is witnessing a travel boom during this year's five-day May Day holiday, the first such holiday since the country optimized its COVID-19 response measures. Domestic travel bookings for the holiday, which starts on April 29 this year, have surged more than 700 percent from last year, according to the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group. As a historic and cultural city, the Chinese capital is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations. This year, Beijing recommended 16 tourism routes highlighting the city's ancient relics, royal gardens, parks, museums and venues for the Ol

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Malaysia's vehicle sales hit record high in March

STORY: Malaysia's vehicle sales hit record high in March DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Kuala Lumper CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles STORYLINE: Malaysia's vehicle sales rose 7.64 percent to a new all-time high of 78,849 units in March from 73,250 units a year ago, said the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) on Monday. MAA said in a statement that the growth was due to the fulfillment of bookings made during the sales exemption period, the rush for deliveries by companies having their financial year ending on March 31, 2023, and Hari Raya festive season promotional campaigns. Compared to total car sales of 63,510 units in February, the sales volume in March was 24.15 percent higher. According to the MAA, Malaysia's new car sales for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles climbed to 70,958 units and 7,891 units in March, from 65,903 units and 7,347 units a year earlier, respectively. From January to March, the new car sales expanded 20.41 percent to 192,474

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Short-term accommodation rental platforms see prices rise for 2024 Paris Olympics

STORY: Short-term accommodation rental platforms see prices rise for 2024 Paris Olympics DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: SAINT-ETIENNE, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a rental property on Airbnb 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SIMON, Owner of a rental property on Airbnb 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): SIMON, Owner of a rental property on Airbnb 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): SIMON, Owner of a rental property on Airbnb STORYLINE: Short-term accommodation rental platforms such as Airbnb are already taking bookings for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Rental prices on the platforms on average are three times higher than usual. Over 1,000 Parisian homeowners have already opened their rental calendars for the Games on the Airbnb site, with several cities across France also affected by this price increase. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SIMON, Owner of a rental property on Airbnb "I set a minimum price and a maximum price. I have a price between 65 and 200 euros. The more requests there are on the sit

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-ICE-AND-SNOW TOURISM (CN)

(230130) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 30, 2023 shows tourists skiing at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people, and northeast China is among the top destinations due to its cold winter. During the Spring Festival holiday, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist trips, up 23.61 percent year on year, and garnered domestic tourism revenue of some 11.2 billion yuan (1.66 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 33.31 percent from last year. In addition, official statistics show that the bookings of homestays around snow fields in Jilin during the holiday have increased by more than 16 times compared with 2019. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-ICE-AND-SNOW TOURISM (CN)

(230130) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child plays at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 30, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people, and northeast China is among the top destinations due to its cold winter. During the Spring Festival holiday, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist trips, up 23.61 percent year on year, and garnered domestic tourism revenue of some 11.2 billion yuan (1.66 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 33.31 percent from last year. In addition, official statistics show that the bookings of homestays around snow fields in Jilin during the holiday have increased by more than 16 times compared with 2019. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-ICE-AND-SNOW TOURISM (CN)

(230130) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children have fun at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 23, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people, and northeast China is among the top destinations due to its cold winter. During the Spring Festival holiday, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist trips, up 23.61 percent year on year, and garnered domestic tourism revenue of some 11.2 billion yuan (1.66 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 33.31 percent from last year. In addition, official statistics show that the bookings of homestays around snow fields in Jilin during the holiday have increased by more than 16 times compared with 2019. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-ICE-AND-SNOW TOURISM (CN)

(230130) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist skis at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 30, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people, and northeast China is among the top destinations due to its cold winter. During the Spring Festival holiday, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist trips, up 23.61 percent year on year, and garnered domestic tourism revenue of some 11.2 billion yuan (1.66 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 33.31 percent from last year. In addition, official statistics show that the bookings of homestays around snow fields in Jilin during the holiday have increased by more than 16 times compared with 2019. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-ICE-AND-SNOW TOURISM (CN)

(230130) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ice hangs on the hair of a skier at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 23, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people, and northeast China is among the top destinations due to its cold winter. During the Spring Festival holiday, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist trips, up 23.61 percent year on year, and garnered domestic tourism revenue of some 11.2 billion yuan (1.66 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 33.31 percent from last year. In addition, official statistics show that the bookings of homestays around snow fields in Jilin during the holiday have increased by more than 16 times compared with 2019. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-ICE-AND-SNOW TOURISM (CN)

(230130) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ski at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 30, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people, and northeast China is among the top destinations due to its cold winter. During the Spring Festival holiday, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist trips, up 23.61 percent year on year, and garnered domestic tourism revenue of some 11.2 billion yuan (1.66 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 33.31 percent from last year. In addition, official statistics show that the bookings of homestays around snow fields in Jilin during the holiday have increased by more than 16 times compared with 2019. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-ICE-AND-SNOW TOURISM (CN)

(230130) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 30, 2023 shows tourists skiing at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people, and northeast China is among the top destinations due to its cold winter. During the Spring Festival holiday, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist trips, up 23.61 percent year on year, and garnered domestic tourism revenue of some 11.2 billion yuan (1.66 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 33.31 percent from last year. In addition, official statistics show that the bookings of homestays around snow fields in Jilin during the holiday have increased by more than 16 times compared with 2019. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-ICE-AND-SNOW TOURISM (CN)

(230130) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist skis at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 30, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people, and northeast China is among the top destinations due to its cold winter. During the Spring Festival holiday, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist trips, up 23.61 percent year on year, and garnered domestic tourism revenue of some 11.2 billion yuan (1.66 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 33.31 percent from last year. In addition, official statistics show that the bookings of homestays around snow fields in Jilin during the holiday have increased by more than 16 times compared with 2019. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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Türkiye's tourism flourishes amidst energy crisis in Europe

STORY: Türkiye's tourism flourishes amidst energy crisis in Europe DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish airlines plane, Antalya airport in Türkiye 2. various of tourists walking 3. various of people swimming and sunbathing 4. various of tourists 5. various of tourists watching the view of the city 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NALAN YESILYURT, Member of board of directors, Association of Turkish Travel Agencies 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NALAN YESILYURT, Member of board of directors, Association of Turkish Travel Agencies STORYLINE: Türkiye's tourism is booming as European tourists choose to spend the upcoming winter in the Middle East country under the clouds of the energy crisis. However, the thriving sector doesn't bring in anticipated profits. High season, the busy tourism period, which usually spans from May to October in Türkiye, has now expanded vastly, with bookings already in place until December on the Mediterranean

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Universal Beijing Resort resumes operations

STORY: Universal Beijing Resort resumes operations DATELINE: June 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of visitors at the theme park STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent "The Universal Beijing Resort reopens today on June 25, as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. The theme park will adjust its opening times and suspend part of its services at the initial stage of resumed operations." The resort, which opened in September 2021, includes the Universal Studios Beijing theme park, Universal CityWalk Beijing, and two hotels. The CityWalk and one hotel reopened on Friday, one day prior to the reopening of the theme park, the resort said. The pre-sale of theme park tickets and hotel products resumed on Thursday, with bookings capped. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Indonesia eases travel restrictions amid downward trend of daily cases

STORY: Indonesia eases travel restrictions amid downward trend of daily cases DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of opening stand up (Courtesy of CNC Jakarta) 3. various of Indonesian government (Courtesy of BPMI) 4. various of tourists in Bali Airport (Courtesy of Antara) 5. various of Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs, Luhut (Courtesy of BPMI) 6. various of tourists in Bali Airport (Courtesy of Antara) 7. various of closing stand up (Courtesy of CNC Jakarta) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "Indonesia has taken the biggest step yet towards easing restrictions since the pandemic. The central government has approved a no-quarantine policy for international arrivals in Bali, Batam and Bintan. Starting this week, fully vaccinated international visitors just need to show proofs of hotel bookings or Indonesian residence, certificates of negative re

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Japan drops blanket halt of inbound flight bookings after criticism

Photo shows passengers arriving at Narita airport near Tokyo no Dec. 2, 2021. Japan retracted the same day its plan to completely halt bookings for inbound international flights in December due to the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus as the step was criticized as going too far.

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Japan drops blanket halt of inbound flight bookings after criticism

Arriving travelers line up for quarantine at Narita airport near Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2021. Japan retracted the same day its plan to completely halt bookings for inbound international flights in December due to the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus as the step was criticized as going too far.

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Japan drops blanket halt of inbound flight bookings after criticism

Photo shows an international arrival lobby at Narita airport near Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2021. Japan retracted the same day its plan to completely halt bookings for inbound international flights in December amid fears of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus as the step was criticized as going too far.

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Japan drops blanket halt of inbound flight bookings after criticism

Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Tetsuo Saito meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2021, following the government's decision to retract its plan to completely halt bookings for inbound international flights in December amid fears of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. The measure was criticized as going too far, soon after its announcement by the ministry earlier in the week.

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Japan drops blanket halt of inbound flight bookings after criticism

Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Tetsuo Saito meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2021, following the government's decision to retract its plan to completely halt bookings for inbound international flights in December amid fears of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. The measure was criticized as going too far, soon after its announcement by the ministry earlier in the week.

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Japan drops blanket halt of inbound flight bookings after criticism

Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Tetsuo Saito meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2021, following the government's decision to retract its plan to completely halt bookings for inbound international flights in December amid fears of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. The measure was criticized as going too far, soon after its announcement by the ministry earlier in the week.

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Medical staff nurse in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Demonstrators in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Demonstrators in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Protester hold a french flag in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Medical staff nurse in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Demonstrators in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Medical staff nurse in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Medical staff nurse in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Governmental Decisions Taken To Fight Against Covid-19 - Paris

Medical staff nurse in central Paris on July 14, 2021 during a protest against a governmental decision to impose Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated people who want to eat in restaurants or take long-distance trips, as the country looks to avoid a surge in more contagious Delta cases. French President announced the tougher measures on July 12, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab. But critics accused the president of discriminating against sceptics or those who will not be fully vaccinated before the health pass rules come into effect. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Defense officers deployed at state-run COVID-19 vaccination center

Japanese defense officers assigned for a state-run COVID-19 vaccination project attend a launch ceremony at a venue of mass vaccinations at a conference hall in Osaka on May 17, 2021. Online bookings for vaccinations at the center started the same day for people in the western Japan prefecture aged 65 or older ahead of the opening of the center on May 24.

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Defense officers deployed at state-run COVID-19 vaccination center

Japanese defense officers assigned for a state-run COVID-19 vaccination project attend a launch ceremony at a venue of mass vaccinations at a conference hall in Osaka on May 17, 2021. Online bookings for vaccinations at the center started the same day for people in the western Japan prefecture aged 65 or older ahead of the opening of the center on May 24.

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Online bookings for state-run vaccination center begin in Japan

A large state-run COVID-19 vaccination center in Tokyo's Otemachi area is unveiled to the media on May 17, 2021. Online bookings for vaccinations at the center started the same day for residents of the capital's 23 wards aged 65 in the current fiscal year or older, ahead of the launch of the center on May 24.

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Online bookings for state-run vaccination center begin in Japan

Photo taken May 17, 2021, shows a screen displaying a webpage to book COVID-19 vaccinations at a large state-run center in Tokyo. Online bookings for vaccinations at the center started the same day for residents of the capital's 23 wards aged 65 in the current fiscal year or older, ahead of the launch of the center on May 24.

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Online bookings for state-run vaccination center begin in Japan

A large state-run COVID-19 vaccination center in Tokyo's Otemachi area is unveiled to the media on May 17, 2021. Online bookings for vaccinations at the center started the same day for residents of the capital's 23 wards aged 65 in the current fiscal year or older, ahead of the launch of the center on May 24.

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Online bookings for state-run vaccination center begin in Japan

Photo taken May 17, 2021, shows a screen displaying a webpage to book COVID-19 vaccinations at a large state-run center in Tokyo. Online bookings for vaccinations at the center started the same day for residents of the capital's 23 wards aged 65 in the current fiscal year or older, ahead of the launch of the center on May 24.

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Japan's travel subsidy program

A travel company employee prepares at a shop in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2020, as bookings under the "Go To Travel" subsidy program start the same day for trips to and from Tokyo. The Japanese government's initiative aimed at stimulating domestic travel hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic was launched nationwide in July, excluding the capital due to a spike in cases.

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Japan's travel subsidy program

A travel company employee (L) explains to a customer about the "Go To Travel" subsidy program at a shop in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2020, as bookings under the Japanese government's initiative for trips to and from Tokyo start the same day. The program aimed at stimulating domestic travel hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic was launched nationwide in July, excluding the capital due to a spike in cases.