The impact of Chinese tourists on the hospitality business in Ulan-Ude

The article analyzes the impact of Chinese tourists on the hospitality business in Ulan-Ude. Chinese tourists are becoming an important component of the regional tourism industry, which has a significant impact on the development of accommodation infrastructure. We have considered the key factors such as adaptation of hotel services to the specific needs of Chinese tourists, including language support, Chinese payment systems and food habits. Particular attention is paid to changes in demand for various categories of hotels: from budget hostels to more upscale hotels. We also have analyzed the trends in growth of the number of Chinese tourists, which stimulates hotels to improve the quality of service, train staff and introduce new technologies. The material presented in the article may be of interest to researchers, specialists in the field of tourism and hospitality business, as well as to a wider readership by providing information on the development of intercultural relations and the tourism industry in the Republic of Buryatia.