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China Travel News

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Don’t worry about a downturn, the Chinese are still traveling in droves

If the consumers are still traveling and spending -- and Chinese trips are all about spending-- then why doubt China's growth? If they stop, then we'll know the downturn's for real.

Nick Edwards, Reuters | 12 years ago

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The most dynamic cities of 2025: Think mostly China

Unless some catastrophic event changes the course of history, the future of the world -- and indeed travel -- will be defined in Chinese.

Skift | 12 years ago

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China’s middle class’ travel habits show that it isn’t worried about a slowing economy

There may indeed be a slowdown of China's economy, but it's still building international airports at a breakneck pace and households are seeing large increases in salaries every year.

Nick Edwards, Reuters | 12 years ago

Travel Booking

Qunar — the Kayak of China — is having a very good year

With Baidu's might behind it after it took a stake, Qunar has carved out a rather large budget-yet-trusted niche for itself despite fierce competition from national heavyweight Ctrip.

Mark Lee, Bloomberg | 12 years ago

Tourism

How to survive Beijing’s terrible air pollution

Although heavy air pollution can be a sign of prosperity, it also doesn't do much for respiratory systems. Follow this advice to breathe easier on your next visit.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Marriott discusses China delays and Olympics numbers

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

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

What it’s like to run a private airline in China

You think it's tough to start an airline in the U.S.? Try going up against both established players and a federal government that tips everything in their favor.

Skift | 12 years ago

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China’s Ctrip, hearing footsteps, dips into $500m marketing budget

With its perch threatened by foreign-backed and internal competitors in China, Ctrip is upping the ante with a substantial marketing campaign. It's all an unwitting advertisement for the ratcheted-up competitive travel market in China.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

What the wrecking balls mean to Beijing’s culture and history

This non-emotional report of a city in a state of rapid change rarely seen before cuts to Beijing's central challenge: Can you build the city of the future while wiping out its past?

Skift | 12 years ago