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Apple Makes Push in China with Big Discounts for Apple Pay Users
Apple Pay is attempting to expand its share of the Chinese mobile payments market through big discounts at online and brick and mortar retailers. But can it compete with WeChat… Read MoreMeituan Wants to Lead Luxury Hotel Bookings in China
Just a year after it launched its own luxury hotel booking service, Meituan's online luxury bookings have grown dramatically. Read MoreAfter Terrorist Attack in Jakarta, Ctrip Launches Contingency Plans for its Hotel Customers
After an ISIS linked terror attack in Jakarta, Ctrip launches contingency plans to help its hotel customers already in planning to travel to Indonesia. Read MoreChina Limits Travel to Both Koreas as Conflict Heats Up
China is putting curbs on travel to North Korea as the situation on the Korean peninsula is heating up, with tour operators and airlines suspending sales. Read MoreChinese Tourists Return to Paris Amid Easing Fears of Terrorism
Having struggled to attract Chinese travelers after a string of violent terrorist attacks in 2015, Paris is once again gaining popularity in China. Read MoreTravel Brands Climb on List of China’s Most Valuable Brands
Chinese travel brands are climbing the list of China's most valuable brands, with brands in international tourism showing the highest level of growth. Read MoreCEO Interview: Ctrip’s Strategic Threat to Expedia, Priceline and Everyone Else
For Ctrip, international expansion is still mostly about accommodating global Chinese travelers, wherever in the world they are. Read MoreEurope Bets Big on Chinese Tourism with Year of Tourism, Industry Events
European tourism organizations and ITB China outlined their plans for the 2018 EU-China Tourism Year and events intended to boost Chinese tourism to Europe. Read MoreReport: Chinese Medical Tourism Grows by 500 Percent in 2016
According to a Ctrip report, the Chinese medical tourism market grew by a staggering 500 percent to reach a total of 500,000 outbound medical trips in 2016. Read MoreWhat to Expect from Chinese Hospitality Investments in 2017
The incoming Trump administration and Chinese curbs on outward investments are putting the future of Chinese hospitality investments in question. Read More