chinese tourists
Bad Timing: Tourists Brawl at Seoul Makeup Counter as China Set to Lift Travel Ban
Chinese tourists in South Korea were caught in a brawl over duty-free products, an untimely event given that Beijing is now vying an end to the travel ban. Read More
Grand Touring: Luxury Travel’s the New Prada Bag for Young Chinese
The British travel agency New Chapters offers affluent Chinese tourists cultural experiences combined with educational lessons. Read More
Ritzy Raffles Hotel Targets Chinese Traveler Boom with 1st U.S. Property
To many people's surprise, Raffles Hotels & Resorts chose Boston as the site for its first property in North America. However, with Chinese travel to Boston on the rise and Raffles a well-known brand in China, the move may just turn out a boon. Read More
Chinese Group Wants to Turn Australian Prison Into a Luxury Resort
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
Sensing Opportunity, Spain’s Meliá Hotels Expands Aggressively in China
Bernardo Cabot Estarellas, Senior Vice President of Meliá Hotels International Asia Pacific, shares observations from the region as he works to open 10 new hotels per year. Read More
For Chinese Tourists, Going Green Is a Luxury
As the negative impact of tourism on the environment is becoming more clear, ecotourism is likewise becoming a popular trend among tourists all over the world. However, ecotourism is far from mainstream in China and remains a very luxury experience. Read More
Here’s What’s Inside the Chinese Millennial’s Paris Shopping Bag
Young Chinese shoppers in Paris are using social media to look for fashionable 'souvenirs' that are going to help them stand out, and luxury brands are starting to take note. Read More
Chinese Millennials Are Still Coming to Paris, But How Do They Shop?
Inspired by China's online bloggers and influencers, young, trendy Chinese travelers are beginning to wander beyond the historic luxury houses and to Paris's up-and-coming shopping districts. Read More
Chow Tai Fook to Open Its Second Branded Boutique in the United States
The jewelry group is headed to T Galleria by DFS in Hawaii next month in a bid to target wealthy Chinese vacationers. Read More
Alipay Extends Its Reach to China’s Big Spenders in Italy
Alibaba Group’s Alipay has expanded to Italy to support domestic luxury brands catering to China's wealthy tourists. Read More
