A Golden Opportunity for Tourism Providers Spending the New Year holiday at home is a common practice to more traditional families. However in recent years, be it due to the ever-increasing global foothold that China is building, or the recent 2016 lift on the one-child policy,...
What is WeChat Cross-Border Payment? The WeChat Cross-Border Payment system allows customers to pay with their regular WeChat account in RMB. The money directly arrives in the user's oversea account in the local currency, and so far offers support for not just the Australian dollar but...
The Chinese New Year AKA the Largest Human Migration Deemed as the largest human migration every year, 2018's Year of the Dog festive season will be no exception. From Perth expecting as much as 10,000 tourists coming into the city in the festive week along, to other...
From the Capital of Commerce to the Capital of E-Commerce Located in the geometric center of Asia-Pacific, Guangzhou is the southern gateway of China and has been one of the most important ports for foreign trade since ancient times. In ancient Rome, the silk shipped from Guangzhou was the most precious goods on the...
International Travel Breaking Record Numbers Summary: Earlier in 2017 during the Chinese New Year, growth rankings saw unprecedented growth rates compared to 2016. Growth was seen throughout other areas of the world such as the U.S. and Canada, albeit to a much lesser extent. BCG's findings also show that...
Chinese millennials are known to be big spenders. They are not afraid to make a large purchase in a heart beat. Credit Suisse Research Institute explores what grants these young shoppers the confidence to make these jaw-dropping purchases by breaking down differences between affluent millennials...
Going on from our article yesterday, we will be looking at Singles' Day and results of Tmall's (and other brands') integration of the 'See Now, Buy Now' model. What is Singles Day, a brief overview? A decade ago, November 11th was a tongue-in-cheek cultural "celebration" of single...
In September 2016, Uk Luxury brand Burberry defied the tradition of a six-month-cycle fashion show schedule, by showcasing a collection at its first-eve 'See Now, Buy Now' fashion show. This move would "revolutionise the pace of luxury retail" (says Forbes). In light of Singles Day...
In April earlier this year, Furla announced buy back of all their Australian stores. Luxury Retail Group (LRG) claims that this premium handbag-maker's decision is a vote of confidence in Australia's rapidly expanding luxury retail sector. Furla's presence in Australia Furla first made its appearance back in...
The rapidly evolving Chinese traveller is one that will dramatically shift the state of the tourism industry in Australia. In the past we have looked at Chinese tourism in Australia and have learnt about what is driving Chinese travellers to Australia. Today we will be...
