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Feature: Chinese tourists in U.S. from shopaholics to culture lovers

NEW YORK, July 18 (Xinhua) — As larger numbers of Chinese tourists are coming to the United States with more individualized travel plans, more are turning their eyes to cultural and art attractions, rather than

Here come Chinese tourists – and they aren’t shopaholics

As larger numbers of Chinese tourists are coming to the United States with more individualized travel plans, more are turning their eyes to cultural and art attractions, rather than a shopping spree. “We have seen

TAT desperate to bring Chinese tourists back after they boycott Thailand

Following hundreds of news stories in local media on Chinese tourists and their less-than-decent behavior, the mainlanders have reportedly boycotted traveling to Thailand, causing Thai officials to worry. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will

Economics of Chinese Tourists

Chinese tourists visiting South Korea spent 67 percent of their total traveling expenses on shopping. A new report shows that the consumption of Chinese tourists contributed to creating 194,000 new jobs in South Korea last

Spike in Chinese Tourists Visiting Israel

Ynetnews reports: There was a 112 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists visiting Israel last month, while the overall number of visitors from China since the beginning of the year rose 53 percent compared

Will accepting payments in yuan lure Chinese tourists to Cambodia?

In a bid to attract more Chinese tourists into the country, Cambodia is accepting payments in yuan. But many Cambodians oppose the measure, saying the government should promote the use of its own currency instead.

No. of Chinese tourists grows despite THAAD row

Chinese tourists’ passion for visiting Korea has remained unaffected by the diplomatic standoff between Seoul and Beijing over the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense battery on Korean soil, data showed Thursday. The Korea

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Alipay is pushing into Europe to target Chinese tourists

This story was delivered to BI Intelligence “Payments Briefing” subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Alipay, which began expanding into Europe through partnerships with processors including Concardis, Wirecard, and Worldpay earlier this

Chinese Tourists Choose New Zealand Over Europe Amidst Terror Concerns

Recent terror attacks and the unresolved refugee situation have resulted in many European destinations taking a hit as Chinese visitors are being scared away from travelling to the continent. Not only have France and Belgium

Top 10 foreign destinations for Chinese tourists

No 10 The Philippines As China continues to witness more tourists heading abroad, visa applications to favorite destinations are increasing. According to leading online travel agency Ctrip, Thailand recorded most visa applications in the first