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Ski industry's slippery slope

During the past several years, China’s emerging ski industry has begun to generate considerable excitement in the hotel and resort market. The excitement may be somewhat premature.

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Hainan officials block casinos, racetracks

Officials in Hainan have prohibited the construction of casinos and race tracks, reducing the likelihood that the tropical island will supplant Hong Kong and Macau as a mainland gambling destination, the South China Morning Post reported. Beijing had previously acceded to the possibility of a lottery industry and real-time sports betting in Hainan, offering an alternative […]

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Hainan as a global destination

According to a State Council announcement south China’s Hainan, the southernmost island province, will be further modified to become a world top class tourist destination by 2020.

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Kempinski doubles up in China

Hotel group Kempinski Hotels is planning to double the number of hotels under its management in China by 2013.

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China World Expo Tourism

China’s tourism market is gearing up for the Shanghai World Expo. Note that although the Expo itself is being held in Shanghai other cities in China will be making the most of the occasion and doing tie-ins to encourage more and wider tourism.