Travel Tech & Social Media

Many travel agencies have sought to diversify their offerings with technology (e.g., WeChat mini-program, VR) innovation and customizable trips. Read More

Alipay saw average spending overseas during Golden Week increase by 30 percent from the previous year as more Chinese travelers headed abroad. Read More

The popular Chinese social media platform Little Red Book may be the place for overseas travel brands to market to affluent Chinese travelers. Read More

The latest WeChat update will make it even more difficult for newcomers to stand out on the popular Chinese social media platform. Read More

Via a new partnership with a UK startup, Ctrip plans to offer ride-hailing services to tourists in 1,000 cities and 50 countries around the world. Read More

They’re an artful group whose alluring travel posts on social media offer aspirational value and are highly persuasive to consumers. Read More

TELUS is looking to capitalize on increased Chinese tourism to North America by partnering with Tencent to offer travel SIM cards that work through WeChat. Read More

Researchers and trend watchers have noticed a shift in shopping behavior, especially among a younger demographic who may not be quite as willing to splash their cash on high-end products as they once were thought to be. Read More

A look at how travel brands, including DMOs, museums and airlines, attracted the attention of Chinese travelers in the second quarter of 2018. Read More

Last week, former Google CEO and Executive Chairman Eric Scmidt said he believed that China's internet will be fully cut off from the rest world by 2028. Read More