Matthew Lubin
Italy Draws in Chinese Tourists Despite Slip in Travel Shopping
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
So Close to Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day Turns into a Local Getaway
This year, Valentine's Day in China has enticed many to travel locally, and at least book a high-end hotel for the evening. Read More
Alipay Data Shows Mobile Payment Catching on with Older Travelers
Alipay data about consumption habits of Chinese travelers during the Lunar New Year holiday shows that older generations are adopting the payment method. Read More
Travel Hacks: Hong Kong Is Losing Popularity Among Mainland Tourists, and More Chinese Travel Trends
Here’s Jing Travel’s weekly guide to stories that give insight into Chinese travel trends and how they affect the industry’s main players. Early tourism trend reports are beginning to come in for this year’s Lunar New Year holiday, a travel period that saw an estimated 7 million Chinese outbound travelers descend upon international destinations around ... Read More
The One Thing Stores & Hotels Can Do Right Now to Boost China Tourist Sales
Retailers that rely on Chinese tourist spending can quickly benefit from adopting mobile payment options like Alipay and WeChat Pay to boost consumption. Read More
Mafengwo Tries to Lure Younger Travelers with Idol Group
Mafengwo recruited popular boy band ONER to share experiences about travel in New Zealand to help the online travel agency attract younger users. Read More
France’s Asian Art Collection Goes Digital with Tencent
The Guimet Museum in Paris has partnered with Tencent to digitize its Chinese art collection. The museum plans to expand its cooperation with Tencent. Read More
Travel Hacks: Tourist Spending Surges in South Africa, WeChat for Museum Visitors, and More Chinese Travel Trends
A round-up of the week's China-related travel news, including an increase in tourist spending in South Africa, record arrivals in the Philippines, and more. Read More
Burj Al Arab and Dubai Set to Cater to Chinese New Year Tourists
As more Chinese tourists head to the Middle East, the UAE and travel industry players like Burj Al Arab Jumeirah are offering Chinese New Year specials. Read More
Vegas Rolls the Dice on Chinese New Year Events
Las Vegas and its travel industry players hope to cash in on Chinese tourists to the city during the upcoming Lunar New Year. Read More
