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Eurostat article: Tourism relations between the EU and China

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27 November 2024

Eurostat article: Tourism relations between the EU and China

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In 2016, tourism between the EU and China demonstrated strong mutual engagement, with EU residents making 2.1 million trips to China and Chinese tourists tripling their overnight stays in the EU over the previous decade, highlighting growing travel flows, economic impact, and strategic co-operation.

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Denmark

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Germany

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

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  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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Eurostat provides a comprehensive analysis of travel trends and economic ties between the EU and China. In its February 2018 publication, it reported that in 2016, EU residents had made approximately 2.1 million trips to China. At the same time, Chinese tourists played a vital role in the EU’s tourism industry, particularly through their spending.

The article explores key trends in tourist flows, spending patterns, and the broader economic impact of tourism on both regions. By examining these statistics, it sheds light on the evolving dynamics of tourism between the EU and China.

To access the full report on EU–China tourism relations, please follow the link available on the left-hand side of the platform.

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