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Fosun To Acquire Major Stake In Club Med And Promote European Resort Culture In China
The iconic French resort is expanding rapidly in China as it awaits a delayed takeover by a Chinese resort conglomerate. Read More
Lacoste Fêtes Beijing VIPs With Upscale Birthday Bash
A green crocodile skin Hermès bag and silver Christofle golf club were just a few of the luxe gifts featured at the French brand's 80th anniversary party in Beijing. Read More
Top Travel Locales Rush To Open Doors For China’s Wealthy
Almost all of the top destinations for China's wealthy tourists have eased access to travel visas in recent years, and are reaping the benefits as a result. Read More
Paris Steps Up Efforts To Safeguard Chinese Tourists’ Cash-Filled Pockets
Pressure from luxury brands and the Chinese embassy has prompted the French government to work harder at fighting thievery in tourist-heavy areas. Read More
Paris Issues Vaguely Patronizing Guide On How To Serve Chinese Tourists
The Paris Chamber of Commerce has published a new guide on dealing with various nationalities visiting the city, but it may need to step up its game if it wants… Read More
Europe Still Winning Chinese Travelers’ Hearts & Wallets
According to new research, France and other European countries continue to dominate Chinese tourists' travel wish list, but the United States is not far behind. Read More
China’s Luxury Appetite A Boon For Scotland
While China's wealthy urbanites are cutting back on conspicuous consumption this year, particularly in the run-up to this fall's decennial government changeup and amid a tougher overall economic climate, one… Read More
Chinese Companies Dead Set On Buying Australian, American Wineries
Having already snapped up distressed wineries in France and Chile, Chinese state-owned giant COFCO is now setting its eyes even further afield, on wineries in the US as well as… Read More
Chinese Shoppers At Home And Abroad Account For One-Third Of Hermès Sales
Helped by a growing number of Chinese luxury consumers moving towards more classic or understated items, this week Hermès reported that sales in China rose 30 percent in 2012. Read More
Marketing, Digital Experts To Convene At China Connect 2013 (Paris)
At month’s end, Paris will play host to the third edition of China Connect, Europe’s largest conference on marketing and digital in China, founded by Laure de Carayon. Read More
