Chinese tourists flock to Europe this summer

70% of Chinese tourists said Europe is their destination for this summer, more than 50% confirmed they will definitely come.

The European Travel Commission (ETC) said more than 70% of respondents from China surveyed in June said Europe was their favorite long-haul destination this summer. More than 50% said they would definitely visit. 32% of respondents chose to travel domestically.

International tourists flock to the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy. Photo: Dreamstime

Brazil, Australia, Canada and the US are also the countries with the most tourists wanting to visit Europe this summer. 52% of visitors from Brazil want to visit Europe. 32% of them "have the ability to make their dream come true". 36-38% of Australian, Canadian and US visitors choose to go to Europe between May and August. The majority of survey respondents are under 50 years old.

Japan is the country with the lowest rate of wanting to travel internationally. 26% of respondents plan to travel outside East Asia, 15% intend to go to Europe.

Tourism products and services also increased by 10% compared to the summer of 2021 and 2022. The three main criteria for choosing a destination for tourists this year include: safety, convenience and price.

According to the survey, cutting back on shopping is the top budget strategy for most travelers. People plan to cut their shopping expenses by up to 37% when abroad, book less expensive restaurants and cheaper accommodation. Popular destinations remain popular, despite peak summer crowds, with only 15% of respondents opting for less crowded destinations instead.

"Famous landmarks still play an important role in choosing a destination for long-haul tourists. However, their importance is on par with favorable weather conditions," ETC said.

Anh Minh (According to Schengen visa info )

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