tourism
Ready, Set, Shop: World’s Largest Duty-Free Mall Gets Opening Date
The much-anticipated Haitang Bay International Shopping Center is set to open in September for a trial run as Hainan works to become a top retail tourism destination. Read More
China’s Summer Resort Tourism Poised To Take Off
With rising incomes and more vacation time, China's middle class is aimed to give the domestic resort industry a major boost in the coming years. Read More
World Cup Gives Brazil 5,000-Strong Chinese Tourist Boost
An expedited visa service for World Cup attendees from China helped a massive influx of Chinese tourists make it to the matches. Read More
Singapore Won’t Let MH370 Stand In Way Of Chinese Tourist Dollars
A new "Rediscover Singapore" campaign aims to offset slumping Chinese tourist numbers likely caused by problems in Malaysia and Thailand. Read More
Chinese Tourists Take Up 27 Percent Of Global Tax-Free Shopping
A new report by Global Blue finds that China's travelers have kept their place as the world's top overseas tax-free spenders. Read More
Taobao Sees Over 300 Bookings For $96,000 Space Flight
A love for adventure among China's wealthy is confirmed as Taobao's first space-flight ticket sale sees strong demand. Read More
Shangri-La and Ferrari Team Up In High-Octane Partnership
The Italian automaker and Hong Kong hotelier collaborate to deliver a more personalized experience to luxury auto race attendees in Asia and beyond. Read More
Chinese Travelers Top Los Angeles’ Tourist Market
“The futures of Los Angeles and China are inextricably tied together,” according to a new report on Chinese tourists to the Californian city. Read More
Design Spotlight | Yunnan Hotel By Kengo Kuma
The Japanese architecture firm recently unveiled a plan for a sprawling complex that seeks to blend nature with resort villas in Yunnan. Read More
China’s Tier 2 Cities Land On Global ‘Priciest Hotels’ List
A new Bloomberg price index finds that it's not just China's first-tier cities that have the world's most expensive hotel rates. Read More
