Matthew Lubin
Travel Hacks: Barclaycard Inks Another Deal for Alipay, and More Chinese Travel Trends
A round-up of the week's China-related travel news, including a Barclaycard signing a deal with Alipay and Costa Cruises' new ship for Chinese tourists. Read More
Japanese Duty-Free Retailer Offers Chinese O2O Shopping via Alipay
Japanese duty-free retailer Laox will now allow Chinese tourists to make tax-free purchases online for in-store pickup in Japan. Read More
Samsonite Welcomes Chinese Mobile Payments in U.S. Stores Amid Declining Tourist Shopping
Luggage and travel accessories company Samsonite hopes to attract Chinese tourist shoppers by accepting Alipay and WeChat Pay at some of its U.S. stores. Read More
Travel Hacks: Fake Harry Potter Tours in Australia, UnionPay Expands in the U.K., and More Chinese Travel Trends
A round-up of the week's China-related travel news, including tours of Harry Potter movie locations that don't exist and expanding acceptance of UnionPay. Read More
Chinese Women Hold Up Most of the Travel Industry
Chinese women continue to become a dominant force in the travel industry as Ctrip notes that they are the majority of travelers and tourism decision-makers. Read More
Chinese Travelers Opt for Luxury Across Europe: Ctrip
Chinese travelers continue to flock to European destinations, but it's no longer just for shopping, according to a report from online travel agency Ctrip. Read More
Travel Hacks: Universal Studios Offers VIP Tours in Mandarin, Australian Casino Sees Dwindling Chinese Spending, and More Chinese Travel Trends
A round-up of the week's China-related travel news, including Universal Studios in Los Angeles offering VIP tours for Mandarin speakers, and more. Read More
Austria Adds Chinese Mobile Payments to Drive Tourism
Austria hopes to increase tourist spending with the expansion of Alipay in the Tyrol state with the help of German mobile payment company Wirecard. Read More
Airbnb-ware!: Tongcheng-Elong Launches Rival Homeshare Platform on WeChat
In an effort to compete with Airbnb in China, Tongcheng-Elong has released a WeChat mini-program that offers homeshare accommodations. Read More
Travel Hacks: Chinese New Year Spending Growth Slows After Record Year for Outbound Tourism, and More Chinese Travel Trends
A round-up of the week's China-related travel news, including slowing Lunar New Year spending growth, an end to the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism, and more. Read More
