New-Builds
LE: China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record High
PORTSMOUTH, NH—Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at the end of the third quarter of 2019, China’s total construction…
China
Brands
Accor and Alibaba Group Enter into Strategic Partnership
BEIJING—Accor and Alibaba Group have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop a series of digital applications and loyalty programs…
Industry
TripAdvisor and Trip.com Group Form Strategic Partnership for China
NEEDHAM, MA—Trip.com Group Limited and TripAdvisor Inc. have entered into a strategic partnership to expand global cooperation, including a joint…
Research
Research: 16.3% of Chinese Travelers are Looking for Adventure
TORONTO—When it comes to adventure travelers, China is an untapped market totaling $8.2 billion per year, according to new research from Bannikin Travel…
New-Builds
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Sets an All-Time High, Despite Economic Slowdown
PORTSMOUTH, NH—Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at the end of the first half of 2019, China’s total construction…
Research
Mainland China and U.S. Continue to Drive Global Travel
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Mainland Chinese are traveling overseas for business and leisure in greater numbers than ever before, according to Mastercard’s newest…
Research
LE: China’s Pipeline Continues Double-Digit Expansion
PORTSMOUTH, NH—Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that China’s total construction pipeline continues to expand with 2,845 projects/590,809 rooms, up…
New-Builds
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits New All-Time High
PORTSMOUTH, NH—Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that China’s total construction pipeline is booming and stands at 2,761 projects/580,635 rooms,…
Finance
U.S. Sees Sharp Decline in Investment from China
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Chinese foreign direct investment in the United States declined significantly to $4.8 billion in 2018—an 84% decrease from the…
Brands
Wyndham Reacquires Days Inn Direct Franchising Rights in China
PARSIPPANY, NJ—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has reacquired exclusive direct franchising rights for its Days Inn brand for the People’s Republic…