Covid-19
Thailand Raises Prices, Issues New Entry Fees — And Chinese Tourists Aren’t Happy
Thailand is pinning its hopes of recovery on Chinese tourists. However, new entry fees and mixed travel experiences have tempered their excitement. Read More
Hong Kong-China Border Fully Reopens To Cautious Hopes For Retail, Tourism Recovery
Hong Kong and China’s border has officially reopened. Formerly the world’s most visited city, Hong Kong looks to boost tourism after three years of sluggish growth. Read More
China Welcomes Foreign Investment At Davos, Grapples With Shrinking Population
China's reopening announcement comes as luxury brands seek to reengage and win back local consumers after reporting falling sales in Q4 2022. Read More
Macau’s Casinos Are Hedging A $14.9 Billion Bet To Bring Back Tourism
Macau’s biggest players plan to help reshape the city’s appeal over the next decade. How will this investment boost the luxury sector in the casino mecca? Read More
Amid China’s COVID Reopening, Travelers Face A Cold Welcome Overseas
Multiple countries are tightening entry restrictions for Chinese travelers just as China reopens its border. Will Chinese tourists be deterred? Read More
Will Outbound Travel From China Rebound In 2023?
As China relaxes its COVID-19 restrictions, global brands may hope to welcome “revenge travel” in the coming year. But what challenges lie ahead? Read More
How Luxury Travel Operators Are Charting A New Post-Pandemic Path With NFTs
From tokenized room stays to exclusive perks and memberships, luxury travel operators are exploring new ways to leverage blockchain technology. Read More
Swarovski, Monica Vinader, And Other Demi-Fine Jewelry Brands Weather China’s COVID-19 Challenges
Catering to demand in the market between fine jewelry and fast fashion alternatives, demi-fine jewelry has seen rising popularity in China. Read More
China Exits ‘Dynamic Zero’ But Many Consumers Remain Indoors
China has ended almost all COVID-19 control measures, but a jump in caseload and the widespread concern about the disease are delaying retail recovery. Read More
What Canada’s Ban On Foreign Home Buyers Means For Chinese Emigrants’ Pursuit Of The ‘Vancouver Dream’
Realtors and Chinese clients are rushing to close property deals in Vancouver ahead of Canada’s nation-wide ban on foreign home buyers. Read More
