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Chinese Shoppers to Make Asia Surpass Europe for Duty-Free Market Share by 2020
Airport improvements and social media engagement are expected to buoy duty-free spending among Chinese travelers. Read More
Alipay Wants to Make Overseas Airports Better for Chinese Travelers
Alibaba's Alipay payment service is being introduced at 10 key overseas airports in an effort to further expand the company’s reach beyond China’s borders. Read More
Hong Kong’s Chinese Tourist Arrivals Up, Spending Down: Golden Week
Initial reports from Golden Week in Hong Kong indicate more Chinese visitors than in 2015, but they are spending less than in previous years. Read More
‘Explosive Shopping’ Slows as Chinese Tourism to Japan Breaks New Record
Chinese travel to Japan reached an all-time high in July, but the stronger yen is making shopping in Japan less attractive to Chinese visitors. Read More
Chinese Tourists in Asia are Spending Less But Traveling More
Lower average spending might sound like terrible news, but is actually evidence of the democratization of international travel in China. Read More
China’s Golden Week: What to Expect from Over 750 Million People on the Move in 2016
China’s Golden Week holiday is set to break new records in tourism and retail spending as over 4 million Chinese people travel abroad for their holidays. Read More
Palace Hotel Tokyo Appeals to Repeat Chinese Guests Looking for Luxury Shopping and More
Palace Hotel Tokyo's Palatial Pursuits program gives returnees an “insider” take on the city's art, cuisine, history, and culture. Read More
3 Key Strategies for Hong Kong’s Luxury Retailers to Beat the Sales Slump
A recent Hong Kong symposium organized by The French Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong brought together luxury professionals to discuss how to move ahead in this challenging market. Read More
Burberry’s Hong Kong Sales Decline More Than 20 Percent
Burberry's H2 results released today reveal that Hong Kong remains in a slump for the third quarter in a row despite growth in mainland China. Read More
Aman’s Stunning Tokyo Hotel Marks Newfound Focus on Asia’s Urban Travelers
With stunning views of the city, Japanese design, and one serious afternoon tea service, Aman's first urban oasis is a hit with Chinese travelers. Read More
