Tag: CITM
Avatar film casts Zhangjiajie into spotlight
THE scenic Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan province has gained greater stardom following the premiere of 2009 science-fiction movie, Avatar, which was filmed...
Thai hotel brands eye the dragon
THAILAND'S established hospitality companies are displaying a great interest in the Chinese market with robust expansion strategies outlined for the next few years.
Centara Hotels...
Malaysia dedicates more resources to courting Chinese FITs
THE evolving mainland Chinese traveller is presenting new opportunities for Malaysia as the destination rolls out Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2014.
“Chinese tourism trends are...
New spin on the Yangtze River experience
ALL-time favourite Chinese destination, the Yangtze River, now offers travellers brand-new ways to enjoy its natural scenery and historical attractions.
President Cruises, which specialises in...
Delivering on branding promises
AS CREATIVE taglines become frequent elements in destination marketing campaigns, John Koldowski, special advisor to CEO of PATA, underlined the importance of “delivering on...
Seychelles opens tourism office in China
SEYCHELLES Tourism Board (STB) is set to launch a new office in Shanghai in early 2013 to expand its presence in China.
Elsia Grandcourt, CEO,...
Lure of Arabian nights irresistible to rich Chinese
LUXURY travel in the Middle East is proving to be a huge draw for high-end Chinese tourists looking to splash their cash, with tourism...
Easier access to German visas a draw for Chinese FITs
MORE independent travellers from China are now heading to Germany, and the recently relaxed visa regulations for Chinese nationals are likely to spur the...
Ningxia vies for Muslim tourists from South-east Asia
NORTH-west China's Ningxia, the only provincial-level autonomous region in the country with a one-third ethnic Hui population, is keen to woo Muslim tourists from...
Thai travellers lap up Lijiang charters
A SERIES of Bangkok-Lijiang charter flights operated by China Eastern Airlines three times fortnightly since September has proven popular with Thai tourists keen on...
