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Bad Timing: Tourists Brawl at Seoul Makeup Counter as China Set to Lift Travel Ban
Chinese tourists in South Korea were caught in a brawl over duty-free products, an untimely event given that Beijing is now vying an end to the travel ban. Read More
Will Chinese Retaliation over THAAD Cause Overall Chinese Tourism to Drop for First Time?
Chinese curbs on tourism to South Korea over THAAD is causing concerns that Chinese outbound tourism may see negative growth for the first time. Read More
Duty-Free Isn’t Free: Bid for Duty-Free Licenses in Korea Reveals Flawed System
Duty-free licenses are fiercely contested in South Korea, where retailers want to tap into Chinese tourists' generous duty-free spending. Read More
After a Tough Summer, Will South Korea See a Chinese Tourist Rebound this Fall?
South Korea faces tough competition from Japan as it plots its post-MERS tourism rebound. Read More
South Korea Aims to Woo Back Chinese Shoppers After MERS-Led Summer Slump
After an 80 percent drop in Chinese visitor numbers thanks to MERS, South Korea sets on the rebound path with new China tourism marketing efforts. Read More
Starwood Sets Sights on Traveling Chinese Shoppers in South Korea
The global hotel conglomerate is expanding its brands in South Korea with an eye on Chinese tourist-shoppers. Read More
China’s Outbound Travel Boom Propels ‘Destination City’ Growth
From Asia to North America, Chinese travelers are shaping the rankings of the world's top cities for international visitor arrivals. Read More
5 Key Ways Luxury Can Adapt to How Chinese Consumers Shop Now
Digital developments, traveling Chinese shoppers, and millennials' preferences were among the crucial luxury marketing trends discussed at the recent International Luxury Conference 2015 in Seoul. Read More
Tension Mounts as Chinese Tourists Overtake Korea’s Jeju Island
As Chinese tourists flood to the South Korean vacation spot, locals and retailers are worried Jeju Island is becoming too mass-market in the wake of aggressive development. Read More
Shopping, Sightseeing, and Plastic Surgery: South Korea’s Trifecta for Attracting Chinese Travelers
As Chinese travelers look to South Korea for both medical tourism and shopping, tour companies are rushing to accommodate them with all-in-one trips. Read More
