Mason Hinsdale

Shares of luxury brands have fallen sharply following news that Chinese border officials are cracking down on daigou reselling. Did the markets overreact to it? Read More

The UAE's tourism pitch to Chinese luxury travelers is largely the same pitch it makes to Western tourists, albeit with a much broader outreach effort. Read More

China's Wufu Investment Group recently purchased a former prison on Australia's French Island with the intention of turning the 550-acre property into a health resort for Chinese tourists. This has sparked fears of over-tourism for the island's 119 residents. Read More

Development of “China’s Hawaii” is poised to accelerate after the announcement of a tourism free-trade zone on the island province. Fosun’s luxury development Atlantis, Sanya even promises underwater suites. Read More

Marriott’s troubles should also drive home for foreign businesses operating in China or hoping to cater to Chinese tourists that understanding how Beijing understands history is key to not running afoul of the Chinese government. Read More

Our guess on the annual 15,000 withdrawal cap? Smart retailers who already accept payments over WeChat pay, Alipay, and UnionPay are unlikely to be affected. Read More

It is unclear what prompted Chinese authorities to reinstate the ban on group travel to South Korea, which may hurt the luxury tourism market. Read More

Winter sports aren't popular in China. There are about 10 million skiers in China and the Chinese government wants this figure to reach 300 million. Read More

The luxury tourism industry is undergoing significant change with the digital revolution. Emerging technologies reshape how tourists pay and communicate. Read More

Success in the China market can be incredibly elusive for a host of reasons, whether it be a fundamental misunderstanding of Chinese consumer culture or the support different Chinese state bodies give to domestic firms. Read More