What does ADS stand for?

Approved Destination Status (bilateral tourism arrangement)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Another important driver is that the Chinese government granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) to Canada last December, he said.

China: Carrier to resume extra flights

There were 95,000 visitors from China, spending pounds 131m but that number is expected to increase now Britain has been designated Approved Destination Status.

Trip to lure Japanese tourists

The Chinese, who have previously only visited Britain on business or student visas, are now allowed to come in holiday groups after their government granted the country approved destination status.

Chinese tourists grab a piece of British culture; (Bagging a bargain, ...

The United States doesn't have approved destination status from China's National Tourism Administration, which means organized tour groups can't come into the U.

It's Vegas, baby, for new generation of traveling Chinese: ...

In anticipation of the CNMI being awarded Approved Destination Status (ADS) in mainland China, the MVA is set to foster close relationships with media and travel agents in the country.

Marianas Visitors Authority Appoints Ruder Finn Asia as Marketing ...

As Couchepin arrived at the Chinese capital, Beijing granted Switzerland the Approved Destination Status (ADS).

Swiss firms focus on China

Over the last three or four years, the European tourism industry's attention has been primarily focused on the Chinese group leisure tour market, opened up as a result of the granting of Approved Destination Status (ADS) to most European countries in 2004.

Research and Markets: The Chinese Outbound Travel Market with Special ...

Tourism chiefs are hoping to tap into China's economic boom after its regime granted Britain Approved Destination Status.

First Chinese package trip group take in sights