Interview: ‘New Chinese Traveler’ Author Shares China Travel Industry Scoop For Golden Week And Beyond
In an interview with Jing Daily, China travel expert Gary Bowerman discusses his predictions for the upcoming travel period and his views on the future of China's outbound tourism market.
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- Golden Week is coming up, which means those traveling for the holiday period must face inconveniences such as long lines, traffic jams, and crowded tourist spots. Is it possible that as middle-class incomes rise, a growing number of Chinese travelers will avoid traveling during this time altogether for other periods?
- What are some of the most popular international locations Chinese tourists are looking at for Golden Week?
- It has now been a year since China’s tourism law has come into effect—have you seen any major global retail or tourism industry changes as a result?
- Which countries are doing the best job of promoting themselves to Chinese travelers? Which ones need to make stronger efforts?
- Hong Kong used to be a prime shopping destination to avoid tariffs, but anti-mainland sentiment has dampened visitor numbers over the past year. Do you think this is temporary, or will growth stagnate?
- Which global locations should luxury retailers be focusing on over the next decade to reach Chinese tourists?
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