Travelers who book through OTAs stay longer
Seattle – Expedia, Inc., partnered with Oxford Economics to analyze hotel guest spending during more than 98,000 trips, segmented by guests who booked part or all of their trip using an online travel agency (OTA) and non-OTA guests – and … Continue reading Travelers who book through OTAs stay longer
Hannover Messe: Doing Business with China
Hannover – The HANNOVER MESSE (April 23-27) is a major forum for decision-makers and the most important technology event worldwide, where professionals make up 95% of the attendees. This impressive event attracts 200,000 trade visitors, companies and 5,000 exhibitors from … Continue reading Hannover Messe: Doing Business with China
Australian PM stresses need for free trade
Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday stressed the need for his country and its neighbors to embrace free trade and not close the door to markets. “Free trade opens new doors for Australian businesses to millions of … Continue reading Australian PM stresses need for free trade
Over 90% Chinese Tourists like Mobile Payment
Shanghai – About 65% of Chinese tourists sampled have used mobile payment while traveling overseas, compared with only 11% of non-Chinese tourists, according to the latest Whitepaper jointly issued by Nielsen, a global leading information and measurement company, and Alipay, … Continue reading Over 90% Chinese Tourists like Mobile Payment
China: Xi to stay in office indefinitely ?
BEIJING – China’s ruling Communist Party on Sunday set the stage for President Xi Jinping to stay in office indefinitely, with a proposal to remove a constitutional clause limiting presidential service to just two terms in office. Since taking office … Continue reading China: Xi to stay in office indefinitely ?
Duterte for stronger bonds between Filipinos, Chinese
Manila – On the eve of the Chinese New Year, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his wish for a stronger sense of solidarity and goodwill between Filipinos and Chinese in the country. In his Chinese Lunar New Year message, Duterte … Continue reading Duterte for stronger bonds between Filipinos, Chinese
Tik Tok Climbs into App Store’s Top 10
Beijing – Although Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent and NetEase products dominate the iOS market in China, a number of companies such as Toutiao and Meituan Dianping have crept into the Top 10 ranking, according to records of iOS App downloads by … Continue reading Tik Tok Climbs into App Store’s Top 10
A Luxury Hotel opens in Ancient City of China
Nanjing – The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, opens its doors in the capital of China’s Jiangsu province. The Grand Mansion marks the brand’s seventh hotel in China. “The rapid growth of “The Luxury Collection” brand in China reflects … Continue reading A Luxury Hotel opens in Ancient City of China
Germany: More machines to U.S. than to China
Berlin – After the world economic crisis the export shares of German machines to the European Union dropped from 52% to 44%, to the USA from scarcely 8% to 7% while exports to the BRIC countries rose from 15% to … Continue reading Germany: More machines to U.S. than to China
China: Adjusting to new economic realities
Beijing/Shanghai – As China’s economy continues its transition to a more moderate phase of growth, the business environment is also undergoing changes, and German companies are adjusting their expectations. Companies anticipate slower expansion of business, but expect better growth for … Continue reading China: Adjusting to new economic realities