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360 DEGREE China is the largest international tourism source market in the world.
Some destinations and companies are just starting to welcome this
SOLUTIONS new group of visitors, many others are already looking for ways to
attract the “Second Wave” of more sophisticated, self-organised
FOR THE Chinese travellers.
CHINESE OUTBOUND COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute has since 2004 been
TOURISM MARKET helping large and small companies and organisations around the world
to achieve sustainable growth and success in the Chinese outbound
tourism market.
Since 2012, China has been the world’s largest international tourism source market with regards to both the number of trips made abroad as well as the amount
spent on overseas tourism. In 2017, 145 million Chinese travellers crossed the border, with more than half of all outbound trips ending in destinations beyond
Greater China (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan), making Chinese outbound tourism a crucial market for the tourism industry worldwide.
The fast-changing nature of Chinese outbound travel brings new challenges and opportunities for organisations and destinations in tourism. Over the past few
years, emerging trends have contested the common preconceptions about the Chinese outbound tourism market: the increasing importance of FITs vs Package
Tours, the preferences of experienced Chinese travellers compared to those on their first trip, and the development of emerging vs traditional destinations, the
widening of the demographic scope of market segments, and many more.
COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute is the world’s leading independent research institute for the Chinese outbound tourism market. COTRI has been
analysing the market since its emergence, combining modern research with decades of practical experience in Chinese outbound tourism. Drawing from its
expertise, COTRI has been supporting organisations and destinations all over the world to successfully engage with this new key market.
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CTT CHINA TOURISM
TRAINING COTRI and the globally top-ranked Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Hotel and
Tourism Management (SHTM) have brought their expertise together to provide the
comprehensive CTT China Tourism Training online programme which offers five executive-
level specialisations for a range of key industry branches. These consist of Hospitality,
Destinations, Retail, Attractions and Transportation. The trainings are flexible, self-paced and
contain numerous professional Best Practice Examples and up-to-date information, ensuring
that learning is practically-focused, interactive and engaging. Additional benefits of the CTT
China Tourism Training programme include the following:
• Discussion forums empowering participants to address questions, exchange ideas and stay
connected with peers.
• Addresses all major questions and topics relevent to specific industry sectors.
• Industry insight of Best Pracitice Examples utilising videos, interviews, websites and other
relevent materials provided by more than 100 leading global tourism providers.
• Membership into the CTT Alumni network and SHTM Alumni Network
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Congratulations on your partnership with Hong Kong It has been a pleasure to learn that COTRI has developed the online
Polytechnic University. I am familiar with their online training training programme “CTT China Tourism Training” together with the Hong
courses and I'm sure that this will be a great success. Kong Polytechnic University School of Hotel and Tourism Management.
There is certainly a real need here in the Middle East region to Both organisations are active members of PATA and recognised as
upskill teams to understand how to capitalize fully on the outstanding in their respective fields. PATA will recommend to all PATA
opportunities that the Chinese market offers. members and PATA chapter members the CTT programme.
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CTT CHINA TOURISM
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TRAINING VIDEOS
China Tourism Training - Information Building Partnerships for the Future Meeting expectations of Chinese travelers
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COTRI ANALYTICS
COTRI ANALYTICS provides the most reliable data and analysis for 80 key Chinese outbound
tourism destinations every quarter of the year. Bloomberg L.P. relies on COTRI ANALYTICS since
2015.
• Arrival numbers
• Age structure
• Gender structure
• Education levels
• Residence in China
• Purpose of visit
• Organisation of travel
• Type of accommodation used
Data is provided as a comprehensive excel data sheet plus eight power point slides per
destination, which includes an executive-level analysis of the development in that quarter and
infographics for each data category.
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CUSTOMISED RESEARCH
AND CONSULTING OFFERS A COTRI customised offer is a tailored project designed specifically for the needs of your
organisation or company. Regardless of the nature of your goals, COTRI puts your business in
focus and provides solutions to your unique situation. This research-based service includes
components such as:
• Market Research: General trends in the Chinese tourism market, competitor analysis and
forecasts;
• Netnography, focus groups and expert interviews;
• Market strategy development and product adaptation;
• Identification of potential distribution partners and support in organising meetings.
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COTRI MARKET REPORT
The COTRI Market Report is COTRI’s bi-annual publication on the state of the Chinese
outbound tourism market. Providing you with the newest market developments, the COTRI
Market Report prepares you to make informed decisions for your engagement with Chinese
travellers. The COTRI Market Report features:
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CHINA OUTBOUND TOURISM For organisations and companies newly concentrating on Chinese outbound tourism, the
ACCELERATOR PACK COTRI Accelerator Pack presents an all-in-one package of COTRI products and services,
designed to support and facilitate your first steps into the market, including:
• A 20-page step-by-step manual on How to enter the Chinese outbound tourism market,
with checklists and practical tips based on decades of experience;
• A list of the 50 most important Chinese tour operators, online travel agencies, social
media marketing partners and sources for contacting key Chinese opinion leaders;
• Lists of the 15 most important free online sources of information on Chinese outbound
tourism and the 10 most important tourism fairs in China with explanations;
• A one-year subscription to the COTRI Market Report;
• A one-year subscription to quarterly data of Chinese outbound tourism statistics and
analysis for a country of your choice;
• A half-hour one-to-one online consulting call with a COTRI expert.
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CTW TRAINING
PROGRAMME Successful relations with the Chinese outbound tourism market often comes down to who has
the necessary skills. With the full-day face-to-face CTW Chinese Tourist Welcome Training
Programme, COTRI prepares you and your organisation or company to optimise its
engagement with Chinese travellers. Successful participants receive the CTW Quality Host
certification. Conducted by COTRI experts and COTRI-approved trainers from your region, the
CTW training combines executive-level insights in Chinese outbound tourism with local
knowledge specific to your region. All trainings contain up-to-date information, including:
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COUNSELLING &
MONITORING What worked, what did not, and why, and how can you react to the
latest upcoming trends in your region? COTRI experts can discuss
with you your business progress, analyse obstacles you have
encountered, and prepare you to enhance your performance.
COTRI offers you:
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FINDING THE RIGHT
DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS Finding the right Chinese distribution partners for your target
market can be a challenge. With its global network of partner
organisations and market analysis expertise, COTRI provides a
practical next step forward by getting you in contact with Chinese
outbound tour operators and other potential distribution partners
most suitable for your business. COTRI helps you to:
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FURTHER SERVICES PROVIDED
WITH PARTNERS:
ONLINE MARKETING Navigating how to market your services and products towards Chinese
tourists can be especially difficult using Chinese online channels. COTRI
cooperates with leading online marketing companies to assist you in the
promotion of your organisation or destination. COTRI and its partners build
up your online image, perform marketing campaigns, monitor Chinese
social media, and provide high-quality user experiences to Chinese
customers.
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FURTHER SERVICES
PROVIDED WITH PARTNERS:
OFFLINE MARKETING Offline marketing remains a key aspect of tourism marketing,
particularly when engaging with the Chinese outbound tourism
market. COTRI, in cooperation with its strategic partners, enables your
business to utilise traditional marketing tools most suitable for the
Chinese outbound tourist source market. Offline tools available
through COTRI and its cooperative partners:
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