Daniel Meesak
Why Hotels Stand to Gain from the Growth of Chinese Independent Travel
Chinese independent travelers are helping hotels boost their profits in a Chinese tourism market traditionally dominated by less profitable tour groups. Read More
How China Uses Tourism as a Foreign Policy Tool in Asia
For China, outbound tourism can be used as both as a carrot and a stick, and it's not afraid to use it for rewarding and punishing countries in the region. Read More
American Airlines Blasts Beijing for Protectionist Measures Against U.S. Carriers
American Airlines is taking retaliatory measures against Chinese airlines for what it argues is anti-competitive behavior by Chinese aviation authorities. Read More
Average Chinese Tourist Spending is Declining, But It’s Not All Bad News
As international tourism is becoming increasingly accessible for less affluent Chinese consumers, average spending among Chinese tourists is dropping. Read More
How Chinese Mobile Payments Are Quietly Conquering the World
Chinese mobile payment providers are expanding overseas to capture the large volume of transactions made by Chinese consumers traveling abroad. Read More
Brexit: The Chinese Tourist Boom That Wasn’t
Data released from Visit Britain suggests Chinese spending and tourism in the UK actually dropped post-referendum. Read More
Car Rental Market Heats Up as Chinese Tourists Embrace Self-Drive Travel
As Chinese tourists are embracing self-drive travel, international car rental companies and major investors are lining up to secure a piece of the market. Read More
WeChat Data Report Reveals Unreliable Nature of Chinese Tourism Data
WeChat's new data on Chinese travel is so inaccurate that it prompts the question if any data on Chinese tourism can be trusted. If WeChat can't, who can? Read More
Report: International Chinese New Year Travel Set for Record Breaking 2017
According to an industry report, Chinese New Year travel is set for another year of record growth, but where are holidaymakers traveling? Read More
What Transit Hubs Can Learn from Visit Finland and Helsinki Airport
Finland has surrendered to the fact that it's not the hottest destination for Chinese travelers, but that doesn't mean it can't profit from them. Read More
