Results from a recent travel survey issued by the European Travel Commission has recorded again that Chinese tourists are eager to visit Europe: 93% of the Chinese respondents who intend to visit overseas destinations in the first four months of 2018 are likely to choose a European destination. The strong interest for travel to Europe reflects the increasing affluence of Chinese citizens, improved air connectivity, competitive airfares, and the opening of many new visa application centres across China. (read the full press release below the image)Positive indicators reflect outbound travel growth forecasts around the celebration of the Chinese New Year, one of the key periods when Chinese take vacations.According to the latest data of the Long-Haul Travel Sentiment Survey and Index Chinese willingness to travel overseas remains positive during the first months of 2018. Nearly 3 in 5 (58%) Chinese respondents plan to travel internationally between January-April 2018 suggesting that demand from this market is likely to sustain in the near future.Europe remains the number one destination for Chinese planning to travel long-haul93% of Chinese respondents who plan to visit overseas destinations in the first four months of 2018 are likely to choose a European destination. The strong interest for travel to Europe reflects the increasing affluence of Chinese citizens, improved air connectivity, competitive airfares, and the opening of many new visa application centres across China. Additionally, public-private initiatives aimed at strengthening the presence of European tourism in China e.g. 2018 EU-China Tourism Year and Partnerships in European Tourism are expected to support the surge in Chinese travel flows to Europe for the foreseeable future.Chinese travellers keen on exploring multiple destinations in one single tripThe majority (67%) of Chinese respondents expect their next holiday to Europe to last approximately one week and consist of visits to numerous European countries. Besides the most popular destinations, such as France, Germany and Italy; other destinations like the Netherlands and the Czech Republic are gaining popularity among Chinese. In line with the global travel trends, 60% of Chinese respondents expressed interest in heading into the great outdoors for more nature-related experiences. Simultaneously, Europe’s culture, history and famous landmarks continue to attract many visitors and make a big mark on Chinese travel in Europe.The Long-Haul Travel Sentiment Survey and Index is an initiative of the European Travel Commission, the European Tourism Association (ETOA) and Eurail Group aimed at monitoring travel sentiment in some of the most important outbound travel markets for Europe – Brazil, China, Japan, Russia and the United States.See more findings in the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer #12/2018 here http://etc-corporate.orgRead more here.RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations , Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek tourism reportPhoto Source:pixabay.comSource: aviation24.be