China Travel News

A booming economy and expanding middle class with a newly disposable income has made China the number one most sought after outbound tourism market in the world.

Our "favorite" cliche is "Chinese don’t really plan their trips" and "Chinese eat quickly."

In addition to seeing high-speed rail as a way to cut down on short-haul plane routes and connect cities in a more intelligent way, China also sees its rail networks as a way to stimulate economic growth both through construction and the connections the lines make.

Though China's an example here, happens all the time in India as well. In a globally connected world, U.S. and European brands can't just work off foreign brand aura, the positioning has to be consistent enough.

The tourism sector is growing faster in Asia than any other region worldwide and has slowly become more important to the Chinese economy than traditional industries like car manufacturing.

The vague guidelines that require a letter of invitation from within China may drive tourists to tour operators for an easier application process and to avoid making reservations before visa approval.

A shift is taking place among the growing numbers of middle class Chinese tourists who focus less on multi-country tours and more on relaxing and experiencing a new culture or a different lifestyle.

Whether it is delays or crackdowns, U.S. companies operating in China will need to factor in the sometimes dramatic influence of political maneuvers.