The Greater China Update – 4th Quarter 2013

The increasing popularity of outbound tourism in China has aided the tourism industry elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region; however, China's inbound tourism has struggled. Hong Kong received 14.5 million visitors in the third quarter of 2013, reflecting an 11.1% year-on-year (YOY) growth from 2012. Mainland China continued to be the largest source market, accounting for 77.8% of visitor arrivals (11.3 million), up 15.8% YOY.

The increasing popularity of outbound tourism in China has aided the tourism industry elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region; however, China's inbound tourism has struggled. Hong Kong received 14.5 million visitors in the third quarter of 2013, reflecting an 11.1% year-on-year (YOY) growth from 2012. Mainland China continued to be the largest source market, accounting for 77.8% of visitor arrivals (11.3 million), up 15.8% YOY. Russia posted the highest YOY growth of 22.0% among source markets, aided by increasing numbers of outbound Russian travellers with higher disposable incomes and a relatively stable economy.

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Dan Voellm, MRICS is the CEO & Founder of AP Hospitality Advisors, responsible for all aspects of the firm. Based in Hong Kong he covers the entire APAC region. With more than 15 years of consulting experience, Dan Voellm has provided advice in 24 territories across Asia Pacific.

HVS is the world's leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs more than 2,000 assignments per year for virtually every major industry participant. HVS principals are regarded as the leading professionals in their respective regions of the globe.

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