Travel Trends
Benetti Makes Yachts That Caters to China’s Elites
In an exclusive conversation with Jing Daily, Peter Mahony, General Manager of Benetti Asia, discusses the company’s unique China approach, the current state of the Chinese yacht market, and the contours of its future. Read More
Hong Kong has Spurned Digital Wallets, But for How Long?
With only 47 percent of Hong Kongers using WeChat Pay compared to 86.4 percent on the mainland, Hong Kong continues to lag behind when it comes to the adoption of new payment methods such as digital wallets. But for how long? Read More
How Viking Cruises Changed Chinese Tourism to Europe
We spoke to Brendan Tansey, Managing Director for Viking Cruises in China, to learn how Viking applied its experience with the US outbound tourism market to provide Chinese travelers with a new way to explore Europe. Read More
Three Things to Know About China’s Superyacht Market
With a 9,000-mile coastline and a class of millionaires predicted to exceed 20 million by the mid-2020s, is China the next superyacht destination? Read More
What a Heightened Trade War with China Would Do to US Tourism
How will President Trump’s threats to escalate the ongoing US-China trade war impact the US tourism sector, which has seen its growth flatline for the first time in 10 years? Read More
How to Attract Self-Driving Chinese Tourists
Car rental, or self-driving tourism, is a growing trend in Chinese outbound tourism that offers significant opportunities for off-the-beaten track travels. Read More
Terrifying Tourism: Explore Notorious Philly Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site in Philadelphia offers self-guided audio tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi, titled “The Voices of Eastern State.” Read More
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the World’s Tallest Building Launches a Mini Program
The tallest building in the world, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, has launched a WeChat Mini Program to facilitate the ease of travel for Chinese visitors. Read More
Showcasing 20 Years of the China Tourism Miracle
Dragon Trail Interactive's new animated film "The China Tourism Miracle" explores the advances in Chinese outbound tourism over the last 20 years. Read More
Extended May 1 Holiday Creates Opportunities, Challenges
As China has extended the May 1 holiday to four days, more Chinese travelers are expected to take advantage by heading to popular short-haul destinations. Read More
