Transportation

A new New Zealand luxury train, dubbed the Antipodean Explorer, will carry 56 passengers, most of whom are expected to be luxury-oriented Chinese tourists to New Zealand. Read More

Royal Caribbean is doubling down on the Chinese market despite a rocky year in the wake of the THAAD dispute with South Korea. Read More

Crystal Cruises has shelved all of its ultra luxury AirCruise itineraries except the Golden Week AirCruise launching from Hong Kong on September 29th. Read More

Layoffs at Cathay and Singapore Airlines due to falling profits demonstrate the need for both airlines to restructure to compete with budget carriers Read More

The growth of Chinese independent travel holds potential for LCCs, but the market environment for international airlines makes expansion in China difficult. Read More

Norwegian Cruise Line hopes to leverage Alibaba's consumer insights, data, and marketing tools for the launch of its Chinese cruise operations. Read More

HNA Group is eyeing the acquisition of a major cruise line in an attempt to secure a stake in China's rapidly growing cruise market. Read More

After struggling in the Chinese market, American Airlines is investing US$200 million in China Southern Airlines to strengthen its standing in China. Read More

Star Cruises released a series of tailor-made onboard events that also include aromatherapy and floral arrangement workshops to attract China’s affluent women. Read More

Heathrow Airport has been found to use its passenger ambassadors to encourage travelers to spend money at stores and restaurants throughout the airport. Read More