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Independent Chinese travelers reserving their trips through an online portal are on the rise, and the strategies for attracting them are different from those who book through tour groups or travel agents. Read More

Accompanying the rise (and rise) of overseas travel among wealthy Chinese has been an increase in the number of travel sites offering exclusive tour packages. Read More

In an effort to lure more outbound Chinese travelers to its properties in Dubai, the Maldives and elsewhere, this week Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts signed a global direct connectivity partnership agreement with leading Chinese online travel company Ctrip.com in Shanghai. Read More

Tapping a growing interest in Africa among the more seasoned or adventurous of Chinese travelers, Shanghai-based Quafrica specializes in adventure tours to one of nine countries throughout the continent. Read More

Soon the Chinese government's long-discussed plans to gradually introduce tax-free high-end shopping to Hainan will finally come to fruition, as the island will kick off a pilot program on April 20 offering tax exemptions for imported luxury goods worth up to 5000 yuan ($762). Read More

According to a new survey released by the Chinese online travel site Ctrip, more Chinese took advantage of Golden Week this year to head to tourist destinations rather simply spending time with family. Read More