Social media chatter helps draw 3 million tourists in 3 days to a frigid city in northern China
[ad_1] For many Chinese, Harbin conjures images of ice and steel, a city both cold and tough. But this winter, the heavily industrialized city morphed into a warmly welcoming host, drawing in a record-breaking number of visitors, mainly from China’s south. During the three-day New Year period from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1, Harbin received […]
Japan targets ultrarich travelers to boost regional revival
[ad_1] From on-demand helicopters to private superyachts, the spending power of ultrarich travelers could be the key to revitalizing regional areas in Japan to give the country a much-needed boost in its post-pandemic economic recovery. Luxury travelers looking to explore areas beyond the classic tourist destinations of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka offer an opportunity for […]