Airbnb Rebrands in China to Better Compete With Local Rivals
But the bigger question remains: Can it successfully compete with the reigning "Airbnb of China," Tujia?
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Beijing Still Has a Massive Pollution Problem for Tourists and Locals Alike
Although new measures and a 2022 date with the Winter Olympics may help clear the air, for now, Beijing’s hospitality industry has little choice but to address the situation – and hope guests order room service.
Norwegian Cruise Line Is Already Planning a Second Ship for China
Like other cruise lines, Norwegian is thinking far into the future when it comes to China. Will the fledgling market keep up with the supply growth?
Six Flags Says It Is Just Getting Started With Its International Expansion
How much of the world is eager to host a Six Flags theme park? The Texas-based company is trying to find out.
Southeast Asian Cruising Positioned to Reap Big Benefits From China and Australia
This is a pivotal moment for cruise tourism growth in Southeast Asia, but sustainability has to be in the forefront of development efforts.
Hotels in China Don’t Benefit Much From the World’s Largest Travel Event
Hundreds of millions of people in motion during a holiday period should mean big bucks for the travel industry. But in China, technology and tradition are holding it back.
5 New Travel Startups From China That Challenge the Status Quo
Chinese travel startups are innovating, not cloning, these days. For instance, Zanadu is using virtual reality to sell luxury travel in real world shops, Baoku is bringing integrated workflows to corporate travel planners, and Aipinji is applying an Uber-like user interface to an old-school wholesaler model.
Chinese Travelers Prioritize Food More Than Shopping When Choosing Destinations
The way to Chinese travelers' wallets may be via their stomachs. Availability of food amenable to the Chinese palate is a top concern for Chinese business and leisure travelers, and catering to needs such as hot, potable water can make a difference in their choices of airlines and hotels.
ReviewPro Acquired by China’s Shiji at $35 Million Valuation
This is a decent exit for the investors in ReviewPro and a wake-up call to a Western hotel industry ignoring China's tech scene. But it is also a validation of ReviewPro's particular approach of giving hotels actionable analytics on guests for sales and marketing, and revenue management -- and not just monitoring TripAdvisor ratings.
Bombastic Rhetoric Won’t Crimp Travel Between China and U.S.
The incoming U.S. President creates a classic 'crisis' and 'opportunity' situation for U.S.-China travel. Despite concern over tension between the two countries, Chinese business travelers see more potential investment opportunities under the new administration, while a strong dollar and continuing interest in China should continue the flow of Americans heading east.