Starbucks Corp. hired its first-ever chief growth officer in China, tasked with luring back young coffee drinkers as the US chain struggles with cheaper local rivals in its biggest international market. The executive, Tony Yang, has been on board since November and will pursue a strategy of brokering tie-ins with entertainment brands and pop culture…
Wellness has become so hot in travel that it is being misused for marketing and profit, but there … [+] are some great trips that are actually good for you. getty Wellness should be good for you, but “Wellness” has become a multi-billion-dollar word in the travel industry, and that has increasingly meant bad news…
⮊ Canary Islands and Seville. Photographer: Gabriela Herman for Bloomberg Businessweek | ⮊ Portillo. Photographer: Pia Vergara | ⮊ Jaipur. Source: Raffles Hotels and Resorts | ⮊ Casa de Brasa at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas. Source: Costa Palmas By Bloomberg Pursuits December 12, 2024 As much as travel writers hate to…
On Hong Kong’s Kat O island, 79-year-old Fong Sam-kiu chops wood to feed the outside stove on which she cooks her meals. Nets and pots hang on the walls, reminders of the days when she fished the local waters for sea urchins. “I will never move to the city,” says Fong, whose husband has died…
China’s consumer inflation decelerated in November, in a sign government efforts to support the economy and sentiment haven’t been enough to turn around the weak demand. The consumer price index rose just 0.2% from a year earlier, below expectations of 0.4%. Factory deflation extended into a 26th straight month, though the 2.5% drop in the…
Britons planning a holiday in China have been issued fresh travel advice, as new information has been provided on medical screening for entry, terrorism and violence. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) gave Britons guidance to ensure they can enjoy a safe, well-informed trip. Medical screening on entry into China The FCDO stated: “You…
Hong Kong International Airport’s handling capacity will increase 50% by 2035, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his weekly blog. The city’s airport will be able to manage 120 million passengers and 10 million tons of cargo a year by 2035, Chan said. At present, the facility is connected to 200 destinations around the world,…
Ah, the glamour of travel. An accomplished globetrotter known for her takes on glam destinations had fans doing double takes with the reveal that one of her favorite meals in any country is one she makes in her hotel room. Samantha Brown, host of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love on PBS, made the humble admission…
According to a report by Xinhua on Friday, China has relaxed visa restrictions for Shenzhen residents traveling to Hong Kong, permitting multiple entries per year starting December 1. The new policy allows for stays of up to seven days per visit, with multiple-entry visas valid for one year. This change reinstates a multiple-entry system that…
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz Nov 29, 2024 03:08 PM IST China resumes multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen to Hong Kong to boost tourism China has eased visa rules for Shenzhen residents travelling to Hong Kong, allowing unlimited visits within a year instead of the previous one-trip-per-week limit. Shares of Hong Kong retailers gained….