"However, another reason is that domestic tourism has won in prestige and also in quality," Arlt told CNBC Travel.
Now, Chinese travelers may be looking to venture beyond the region.
"This creates business need for increased flights but has also seen increased Chinese media coverage and general interest in the region which will have knock-on effects for more general travel interest."
3 on a list of expenditures where Chinese travelers said they would increase spending this year — after dining out, and fitness and wellness.
Source: Morning ConsultThis mirrors Skift's report, which shows 50% of Chinese travelers say they plan to travel internationally in the next 12 months.
Persons:
Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Skift, Arlt, Scott Moskowitz, Moskowitz, Zs
Organizations:
Tourism Research Institute, Domestic, CNBC Travel, Reuters, Morning
Locations:
China, Asia, Pacific, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Europe, Central America, Antarctica, East, Northern Africa, Egypt, United States, North Africa, North America, Canada, Ukraine