In a survey last year, Chinese travelers said that they were most interested in visiting Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea. But that’s not where they’re going — at least not...
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Chinese travelers want luxury travel and hotels, survey shows
Consumers in China plan to pay up when it comes to hotels, a Morgan Stanley survey found in late January. The research points to growing demand for high-end and luxury hotels in China now that the cou...
China Distributes CBDC during Lunar New Year Holidays to Enhance Adoption
Apart from the Lunar New Year activities, the Chinese government has been taking steps to improve the use of its CBDC. During the Lunar New Year season, the Chinese government distributed millions of ...
China Pushes CBDC Mass Adoption During Holidays
In an effort to increase adoption, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), commonly referred to as the digital yuan, was promoted during the Lunar New Year. According to a report by the Global T...
Hong Kong to give away half a million air tickets to boost tourism
Hong Kong’s new global promotional campaign will “kickstart” the city’s reopening to international travelers, the Hong Kong Tourism Board told CNBC’s “Squawk Box As...
how to find sustainable travel companies
People said the pandemic made them want to travel more responsibly in the future. Now new data indicates they’re actually doing it. According to a report published in January by the World Travel...
China’s $6 trillion consumer market is digging itself out of a slump
BEIJING — China’s consumption recovery from zero-Covid is getting off to a solid start – after a depressing fourth quarter. When Michelin-starred restaurant Rêver reopened Thursday from a Lunar ...
China looks past Covid as tourist bookings surge for the Lunar New Year
BEIJING — People in China are moving past the pandemic and going out to travel, preliminary data for the Lunar New Year holiday show. “Pent-up demand is being released as many people rush to sce...
Here’s where mainland Chinese traveled overseas for the Lunar New Year
BEIJING — Travelers from mainland China stuck close to home in Asia during the Lunar New Year, the first holiday after Beijing relaxed its Covid-related border controls. Hong Kong and Macao were the m...
a full recovery not expected this year
Singapore is welcoming them back, but a full return of Chinese tourists isn’t likely in 2023, Singapore Tourism Board executives said at a press conference Tuesday. Singapore Tourism Board’...
Not discriminatory to Chinese travelers
South Korea on Tuesday hit back at claims that its Covid rules for Chinese travelers are “discriminatory,” saying more than half of its imported cases are coming from China. In a response ...
Chinese are angry at South Korea and Japan
Travel restrictions launched in the wake of China’s border reopening may be affecting where people there are booking trips. But it’s not out of spite, said several Chinese travelers who sp...
Southwest Airlines cancellations abate after holidays but costs pile up
Pristine Floyde searches for a friend’s suitcase in a baggage holding area for Southwest Airlines at Denver International Airport on December 28, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Michael Ciaglo | Getty...
Pack these snacks, says nutritionist
Travelers have a host of pathogens to dodge this winter, including the “tripledemic” of infections caused by Covid-19, flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). But there are steps people...
10 ideas to help demystify crypto myths with relatives during the holidays
As families gather for the holiday season, relatives will likely discuss different topics, and finance will probably feature. In this case, with cryptocurrencies integrating into the financial sector,...
How do Christmas traditions vary around the world? See the photos
For many, Christmas is a time of gift exchanges, log cakes and turkey dinners. But that’s not the case everywhere. In a yearly series, CNBC Travel highlights diverse Christmas celebrations aroun...
What to make for Christmas dinner? It depends on where you live
People traveling abroad this Christmas may not find their favorite holiday food on the menu. That’s because traditional holiday fare varies around the world. To see who’s eating what this ...
Happy Holidays With Crypto Prizes at 1xBit
Blessed is the season which engages everyone in a conspiracy of love. The Christmas season is when love and gifts become the order of the day. As the holidays approach, you may be looking for a little...
Happy Holidays for the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022 Season 3 Winners
The winners of Season 3 of the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022 got an early holiday gift this Friday. The recipients of each of the 107 prizes being distributed for this season’s HackaTRON were announced. T...
Happy Holidays for the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022 Season 3…
Geneva, Switzerland, 16th December, 2022, Chainwire The winners of Season 3 of the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022 got an early holiday gift this Friday. The recipients of each of the 107 prizes being distr...
Buy The FTSE 100 For The Holidays
Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg © 2020 Bloomberg Finance LP The FTSE 100 market has been the single strongest of the developed markets in the month of December, up almost 80% of the time for a 2....
Ethical Gift Guide For Late Holiday Shoppers
No gift is better than time spent with loved ones, especially in a year marked by global turmoil, but it can also be great to get someone you love something they will love! It’s extra special wh...
Buy-Now Pay-Later Revenues Surge Up 70% Ahead Of The Holidays
Businessmen holding a smartphone with icons of BNPL with online shopping icons technology. BNPL Buy … [+] now pay later online shopping concept. getty Consumers don’t always realize Buy now, pay...
Green Monday Is The Second Largest Online Shopping Event For The Holidays
Green Monday is the second busiest online shopping day for the holidays following Cyber Monday and … [+] occurs on the second Monday in December. getty Green Monday is one of the retail industry...
The Top Experiential Family Travel Ideas For The Holidays And Beyond
Families can find plenty of selfie-worthy trips this winter thanks to these special deals. getty Planning for holiday travel can be daunting, especially if you missed the best Black Friday and Cyber M...
‘Must Love Christmas’ Writer Says This Holiday Movie Has An Ending Viewers Won’t See Coming
Pictured: Liza Lapira as Natalie in “Must Love Christmas.” Photo: Bettina Strauss/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It’s a Christmas movie, but the writer insists that ...
Retailers Are Cutting Jobs Instead of Hiring Help Ahead of the Holidays
The holiday season is usually a reason for stores to staff up to handle the surge of shoppers. But Friday’s jobs report showed a concerning trend: Retailers are shedding workers. According to the Bure...