Thursday, March 22, 2012

Demystifying the Chinese traveler

by Tracy You

In 2012 Chinese tourists are expected to take nearly 80 million international trips, spending US$80 billion in the process, according to the China Tourism Academy.

That's a lot of travel -- 8 percent of the total one billion international trips expected to be taken this year, in fact. 

Many hospitality companies are preparing by offering Chinese-oriented tours and amenities. But what can the rest of the world expect?

Given that the Chinese received a bit of a bashing in the comments to our "Who are the world's worst travelers?" article, it's time to set the record straight about this oft-maligned nation of jetsetters. 

Also on CNNGo: The rise of Chinese-centric hotel brands

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Source: http://rss.cnngo.com/~r/cnngo/~3/0V9raIGeyGw/demystifying-chinese-travelers-890623

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