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Chinese tourists’ Antarctica tour problems highlight market warming to off-the-beaten-path travel

Some 120 wealthy Chinese tourists have had their Antarctica expeditions put on ice after a Canadian tour company said it was facing financial difficulties A significant number of rich Chinese are opting for more off-the-beaten-path

Morocco’s ‘Passive’ Tourist Industry Does Not Cater to Chinese Visitors

Morocco has big ambitions for its tourist industry, with China among the sector’s key targets. However, as the Chinese market grows, so too does tension between Moroccan companies and tour companies based in China. In

Foreign tourism agencies turn to China’s biggest social platform WeChat to reach Chinese tourists

Tourism agencies are turning to China’s most popular social media app, WeChat, to try to get a bigger piece of the country’s growing outbound tourism market. The social messaging app launched an industry alliance on

Chinese tourism to Japan hits record highs

Li Yue and his wife were once frequent visitors to Hong Kong, travelling from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen most Christmas holidays to see the city’s light show and splurge on international brands hard

More and more Chinese tourists chose to do weddings in Serbia

A “bride” in a pretty white dress and trainers runs through a field, her long white veil fluttering behind and her “groom” in hot pursuit. It’s not a scene from the Hollywood hit “Runaway Bride”

Chinese tourists increasingly demand sustainable travel alternatives, says Booking.com

China’s burgeoning appetite for sustainable travel is creating new opportunities within the world’s largest travel market, according to the chairwoman of Booking.com. Gillian Tans told CNBC the uptick reflects a wider shift in global travel

Cuba wants to double arrival of Chinese tourists in three years

The Cuban authorities are planning to double the number of Chinese tourists visiting the island in three years, while offering investment opportunities to the Asian country in that sector, Prensa Latina (PL) news agency reported. The attractions of

China’s Booming Tourism Industry: 2 Stocks Investors Should Buy Now

With the emergence of low-cost airlines, travel has become much more affordable for the masses. This has led to a boom in the tourism industry as the middle-class are increasingly viewing holidays as an integral

Chinese tourism seeks to grow in Cuba

The Chinese group Ctrip, the second most important online travel agency in the world, aims to increase its operations on the island, according to its executives. The Chinese group Ctrip, the second most important online

Milan Partners with WeChat to Connect with Chinese Travelers

The official promotional agency of Milan, YesMilano, has partnered with Tencent to launch a WeChat account and a Mini Program with the Italian city continuing its push to cater to Chinese luxury shoppers. WeChat is an