China, The Future of Travel

2015 is the 10th year of business for ChinaContact, which was launched by me in 2005 after returning from China, where I spent 3 years heading Gullivers Travel Associates’ independent travel division and e-commerce business. That year, I published a book titled ‘The China Outbound Travel Handbook’ that introduced the basic facts about China’s burgeoning […]

We say zaijian to 2014 and nihao 2015

It is hard to believe it myself, but ChinaContact is now in its 10th year of business. We started in 2005 by publishing the China Outbound Travel Handbook and arranging Britain’s first ever exhibition at a travel trade fair in China – CITM, led by UKinbound. This followed the establishment of formal tourism relations between […]

Press Release: Regent Street announces launch of new Chinese website

Regent Street, London W1, is delighted to announce the launch of a new website for Chinese visitors, Regentstreetonline.cn, which is packed with key features designed specifically to meet the needs of the growing number of Chinese visitors. Research supplied by international shopping experts, Global Blue, proves that the Chinese are one of the top international […]

Yacht Club New Year’s Eve Sponsorship Package by China Edge

Shanghai Yacht Club is organising a New Year’s Eve concert on the 31st of December during which brands will have the opportunity to be showcased through different forms. We are pleased to present you the sponsorship package our China Edge team prepared for this special occasion: Shanghai Yacht Club members are Chinese businessmen and women and […]

Great Ambassadors Scheme launched by UKTI to send Chinese students to companies, to help them with the China market.

The British government agency, UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), together with the University of Sheffield launched a programme under which foreign students will be recruited to help UK companies better understand overseas markets. (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chinese-students-to-help-uk-businesses) The GREAT Ambassadors scheme was announced by UK Prime Minister during his visit to China in December 2013. China has been […]

ChinaContact On-demand Concierge Service

on demand concierge

ChinaContact is pleased to present its latest product to help hospitality providers better serve and welcome their Chinese guests: On-demand Concierge Service. On demand Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) concierge and customer service operators. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Answers as your brand, solves your customers’ problems. Dedicated telephone line, local call rates. […]

Engage with Chinese Luxury Consumers at ILTM 2015

ILTM2015

  Held at the historical Shanghai Exhibition Centre, the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia remains China’s most valuable trade show for the high-end and luxury travel market. From 1st to 4th June 2015, China Edge will be at this event, representing our clients to 500 travel agents, personal travel designers, OTAs and private clubs organizers […]

ChinaContact Weekly Newsletter, 18th November 2014

  ChinaContact     Weekly Newsletter 18th November 2014  Greetings!   The increase of Chinese tourists travelling abroad is now followed by Chinese hospitality groups expanding internationally and buying overseas hotels out. The announcement made last Wednesday of Jing Jiang International buying French hotel group, Louvres Hotels group, has been causing quite a commotion. This acquisition […]

China’s Super Consumers by Michael Zakkour

zakkour China super consumers

Tompkins International Principal and China + Asia Pacific practice leader Michael Zakkour is bringing the international book tour for his best seller China’s Super Consumers: What 1 Billion Customers Want and How To Sell It To Them to Shanghai the week of November 10th. Thursday, November 13, 8:00 am: Michael will be speaking at the […]

ChinaContact Weekly Newsletter, 10th November 2014

    ChinaContact     Weekly Newsletter 10th November 2014 Greetings! Last week was a very busy week for the ChinaContact team. While some of us were attending WTM in London to introduce travel agencies and National Tourism Boards to the opportunities of the Chinese tourism market, other were finalising the details of our workshop […]