Japan 2025 foreign visitors at record 42.7 mil.

Japan 2025 foreign visitors at record 42.7 mil.

Yasushi Kaneko, Japan's minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism, speaks at a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, announcing that foreign visitors to Japan reached an estimated record 42.7 million in 2025.

T?RKIYE-ANTALYA-TOURISM INDUSTRY

T?RKIYE-ANTALYA-TOURISM INDUSTRY

(240808) -- ANTALYA, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists line up to board a boat in Antalya, Trkiye, on Aug. 8, 2024. During a news conference held on July 31, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said total arrivals in Trkiye in the first six months of 2024 reached 26.1 million, up 13.9 percent year-on-year. The tourism industry generated 23.7 billion dollars in revenues in the same period, he said. "This shows that Trkiye achieved a record income." (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Industry insiders remain optimistic about Trkiye's tourism despite inflation headwind

T?RKIYE-ANTALYA-TOURISM INDUSTRY

T?RKIYE-ANTALYA-TOURISM INDUSTRY

(240808) -- ANTALYA, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2024 shows tourists at Pirate beach in Antalya, Trkiye. During a news conference held on July 31, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said total arrivals in Trkiye in the first six months of 2024 reached 26.1 million, up 13.9 percent year-on-year. The tourism industry generated 23.7 billion dollars in revenues in the same period, he said. "This shows that Trkiye achieved a record income." (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Industry insiders remain optimistic about Trkiye's tourism despite inflation headwind

Türkiye's Istanbul receives nearly 7 mln foreign visitors in Jan-May

STORY: Türkiye's Istanbul receives nearly 7 mln foreign visitors in Jan-May SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of tourists in Istanbul STORYLINE: Türkiye's Istanbul received nearly 7 million foreign visitors in the first five months of this year, setting a new record for foreign arrivals, according to data released by the Culture and Tourism Ministry on Wednesday. The data showed that the number of foreign visitors to Istanbul increased by 10.31 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. The metropolis welcomed 1.7 million foreign travelers in May alone, marking an 11.48 percent rise from last year and the highest number for the month. In May, the largest number of visitors to Istanbul came from Russia, followed by Germany, the United States, and Iran, according to the data. Meanwhile, in separate data, the ministry reported that from January to May,

Italy hosts record-breaking number of tourists in 2023

STORY: Italy hosts record-breaking number of tourists in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Rome STORYLINE: Italy set an all-time record for tourist arrivals last year, with numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time, the government's statistics entity reported Tuesday. ISTAT, the Italian Statistics Institute, said the country hosted more than 134 million tourists in 2023, amounting to a total of more than 450 million overnight stays. This represents 3 million more arrivals and 14.5 million more overnight stays than in 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for increases of 2.3 percent and 3.3 percent, respectively. Compared to 2022, the tourism figures rose by 13.4 percent and 9.5 percent, respectively. According to the data, the most popular Italian region for tourism last year was Veneto, famous for the canal city of Venice. Veneto attracted 21.1 mil

Istanbul's number of tourists breaks record, signaling promising year

STORY: Istanbul's number of tourists breaks record, signaling promising year SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to TURSAB president 3. various of Istanbul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to TURSAB president 5. various of Istanbul 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): YILDIRIM TAS, TURSAB board member 7. various of Istanbul airport STORYLINE: Türkiye's bustling city Istanbul set a record high by welcoming 5.2 million foreign visitors in the first four months of this year, signaling promising prospects for the country's ambitious goal of tourism for this year. Istanbul's unique allure has resulted in a notable 10-percent increase in visitors during the January-April period compared with last year, according to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ministry's recent data also revealed that the number of foreign tourists i

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Chongqing Tourism

Chongqing Tourism

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the night view of the river bank on a cruise ship in Chongqing, China, Feb. 16, 2024. On February 15, the number of single-day tourists exceeded 50,000 for the first time, setting a new record for single-day tourists.

Foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia double in 2023

STORY: Foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia double in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 1, 2024, File DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference (2024.02.01) 2. various of tourists in Bali (2023.12) 3. various of tourists (2023.1) STORYLINE: Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported on Thursday that foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia surged to 11.67 million in 2023. The number doubled from the previous year in 2022 which stood at 5.89 million. Acting head of Statistics Indonesia Amalia Widyasanti said the number of foreign arrivals in 2023 also booked a new record high after the COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesian tourism, however, has not recovered fully from the pandemic. In 2019, the number of tourist arrivals reached 16.11 million. December was recorded as the peak season with 1.14 million foreign visits. Last year, Malaysia contributed the most visits with 1.9 million, followed by Australia with 1.43 million, and Singapore with 1.41 milli

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240127) -- TAI'AN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photo at the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240127) -- TAI'AN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240127) -- TAI'AN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240127) -- TAI'AN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240127) -- TAI'AN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240127) -- TAI'AN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240127) -- TAI'AN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(ShandongHorizon) CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240127) -- TAI'AN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

China kicks off Spring Festival travel rush with 9 bln trips expected

STORY: China kicks off Spring Festival travel rush with 9 bln trips expected SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of passengers at Lanzhou West railway station in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 2. various of passengers at railway stations in Shanghai 3. various of passengers and stations across China STORYLINE: China's Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on Friday. The travel and tourism sectors are expected to see record-breaking journeys within the next 40 days, adding new steam to the country's economic recovery. The Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year, is China's most important festival for family reunions. Hundreds of millions of Chinese are swarming train stations, airports, and coach terminals across the country. 9 billion passenger trips are expected during the Spring Festival travel rush, according to the Ministry of Transport. With record demand for travel, this year's Spring Festival holida

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ride in carriages at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ride in carriages at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen around the Sphinx at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ride in carriages at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ride camels at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ride camels at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos in front of the Sphinx at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

EGYPT-GIZA PYRAMIDS-TOURISM

(240124) -- GIZA (EGYPT), Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 24, 2024. Egypt received a record number of 14.9 million tourists in 2023, beating the previous record of 14.7 million in 2010, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported in a statement on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

China taps consumption potential to sustain high-quality growth

STORY: China taps consumption potential to sustain high-quality growth SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. various of a McKinsey report "China consumption: Start of a new era" STORYLINE: The past few weeks have witnessed the rise to stardom of Harbin, China's "ice city" with a record influx of visitors. Over 3 million visitors flocked to the city during the New Year holidays, and tourism revenue rocketed 791.92 percent to over 5.9 billion yuan (about 820 million U.S. dollars). This wooing of tourists once again shows the huge momentum of domestic consumption in China's huge market. Data show 135 million domestic tourist trips were made in China during the three-day New Year holiday, up 155.3 percent year on year, and tourist revenue surpassed 79.73 billion yuan (about 11.08 billion U.S. dollars). Physical stores across the country are also introducing novel consumption scenarios to at

China expects record-breaking Spring Festival travel rush

STORY: China expects record-breaking Spring Festival travel rush SHOOTING TIME: file, recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of trains and passengers (file) 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHI JINGYANG, Official with China's National Immigration Administration (recent footage) 3. various of inbound and outbound passengers (recent footage) 4. various of planes (recent footage) STORYLINE: China is gearing up for an exceptional travel season. Travel authorities and tourism industry players are expecting record-breaking journey numbers during the upcoming Spring Festival, adding new steam to the country's economic recovery. The Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year, is China's biggest festival for family reunions. It will serve as an important window for observing vitality and consumer confidence levels in the world's second-largest economy. A surge of both inbound and outbound travelers is also expected. SOUNDBITE (Chinese)

China's famed Tianmen Mountain shatters tourist number record

STORY: China's famed Tianmen Mountain shatters tourist number record SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU RUOYU, Tourist from Shanghai 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TAN XIAO, Deputy General Manager of Tianmen Mountain Tourism Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, nestled in the city of Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, has shattered its previous tourist number record set in 2019 following a tourism boom this year. The renowned national forest park and 5A tourist destination has welcomed over 5 million visitors so far in 2023, surpassing the 4.74 million visitors it attracted in 2019, according to the management authorities of the scenic area. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU RUOYU, Tourist from Shanghai "I feel very good today, and the weather is also excellent. The sea of clouds and the scenery on the mountain are exceptio

Mongolia sees record high number of foreign visitors in 10 months

STORY: Mongolia sees record high number of foreign visitors in 10 months SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of foreign tourists and tourism destinations in Mongolia STORYLINE: The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Mongolia exceeded 600,000 by the end of October, an all-time high and surpassing 2019's total, the country's Ministry of Environment and Tourism said Thursday. Russia, China and South Korea were the biggest sources of tourist arrivals for Mongolia in the January-October period, the ministry said in a statement. The Mongolian government has taken measures to revive the pandemic-hit tourism sector. In January, 34 countries were granted visa-free entry to Mongolia for tourism purposes, increasing the number of visa-exempt countries to 61. The Asian country has also declared 2023-2025 as "Years to Visit Mongolia." Mongolia's economy is mainly dependent on its export-oriented mining sec

CHINA-HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH(CN)

CHINA-HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH(CN)

(230929) -- BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are about to board a train at Chongqing North Railway Station in Chongqing, southwest China, Sept. 29, 2023. Friday marks the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, followed by the National Day holiday from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. With a growing number of travelers ready to sate their wanderlust, the tourism sector is expecting a boost to development as the long holidays near. According to China State Railway Group, the country's railway operator, it sold 22.88 million train tickets for the Mid-Autumn Festival on the day the tickets went on sale, a record high for single-day sales. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

CHINA-HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH(CN)

CHINA-HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH(CN)

(230929) -- BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers wait for trains at the waiting hall of Harbin Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. Friday marks the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, followed by the National Day holiday from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. With a growing number of travelers ready to sate their wanderlust, the tourism sector is expecting a boost to development as the long holidays near. According to China State Railway Group, the country's railway operator, it sold 22.88 million train tickets for the Mid-Autumn Festival on the day the tickets went on sale, a record high for single-day sales. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH(CN)

CHINA-HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH(CN)

(230929) -- BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2023 shows passengers at Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, capital of China. Friday marks the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, followed by the National Day holiday from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. With a growing number of travelers ready to sate their wanderlust, the tourism sector is expecting a boost to development as the long holidays near. According to China State Railway Group, the country's railway operator, it sold 22.88 million train tickets for the Mid-Autumn Festival on the day the tickets went on sale, a record high for single-day sales. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH(CN)

CHINA-HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH(CN)

(230929) -- BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are about to board a train at Zhengzhou Railway Station in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 29, 2023. Friday marks the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, followed by the National Day holiday from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. With a growing number of travelers ready to sate their wanderlust, the tourism sector is expecting a boost to development as the long holidays near. According to China State Railway Group, the country's railway operator, it sold 22.88 million train tickets for the Mid-Autumn Festival on the day the tickets went on sale, a record high for single-day sales. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)