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How Chinese luxury tourist motivation and trends is changing

Luxury travel trends have changed significantly post-pandemic, influenced by the proliferation of digital payment platforms and social media. China’s luxury travel market is going through a cultural shift, fueled by changing attitudes and practices post-pandemic.

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Chinese tourists slow to return to Europe

Europe’s vacation destinations are hoping for the return of tourists from China following years of pandemic disruption. Expectations for this segment of the tourism market are high, despite few bookings. After almost three years of

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Vendors at Bangkok shrine condemned for overcharging Chinese tourists

Thai netizens condemned vendors selling religious offerings to foreign tourists at extortionate prices outside the famous Erawan Shrine in Bangkok after a video went viral on social media of a vendor charging Chinese tourists over 10,000 baht for an offering set. Erawan Shrine

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Chinese travelers changing international tourism market

After more than a decade of rapid growth, the Chinese outbound travel market is seeing more Chinese travelers who are independent, sophisticated and eager to seek out new experiences, industry experts say. Previously, many inexperienced

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Changing perceptions in outbound Chinese tourism

A recent report counters stereotypes about outbound Chinese tourists, Xu Lin looks at the findings. They just shop. They spend indiscriminately. They cause trouble. Independent travelers are usurping group tours. A recent Oliver Wyman survey