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Will China’s “Belt and Road” Initiative Boost Luxury in Italy?
With tourism to other European countries stalled for a variety of reasons, Italy has jumped at a unique chance to lure Chinese consumers to their shores. Read More
Introducing the Costa Venezia, a Floating Luxury Mall for Chinese Travelers
In an effort to capture a larger share of the Chinese cruise market, Costa Cruises launched the Costa Venezia, designed specifically for Chinese travelers. Read More
Shopping While Chinese: Real Stories of Discrimination
Being Chinese in a luxury store means facing pressure to shop and spend more than others. Here's a look at how Chinese shoppers are treated abroad. Read More
Travel Shopping Slips, But Italy Still Draws in Chinese Tourists
The most popular Italian destinations for travel shopping are seeing fewer Chinese shoppers, but that doesn't mean the tourists aren't there. 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
Report: International Chinese New Year Travel Set for Record Breaking 2017
According to an industry report, Chinese New Year travel is set for another year of record growth, but where are holidaymakers traveling? Read More
Interview: Furla’s CEO Weighs in on China’s Love For Accessible Luxury
With plans to make China Furla's biggest market within five years, CEO Eraldo Poletto talks to Jing Daily about the brand's appeal with the rising Chinese middle class. Read More
Tourism and Brand Building: Are Italian Luxury Firms Ready for China?
As Chinese visitors help Italy overcome a Russian tourist slump, luxury brands must be prepared to respond to the tourism influx. Read More
Discount-Chic in China: Florentia Village Brings Italian Glamour to Outlet Shopping
Opulent Italian architecture, VIP treatment, and star-studded parties are all par for the course with the Italian outlet company's China expansion. Read More
China’s Globe-Trotting Luxury Shoppers Boost Europe Sales as Mainland Market Slows
While China's domestic luxury market slows, a new report finds that Chinese shoppers are buying 40 percent of all high-end goods in France and 35 percent in Italy as their spending shifts abroad. Read More
