Travel and hospitality
February 13, 2018
Chinese New Year attracts billions of travelers. Image credit: Penninsula.
By Brielle Jaekel
Numerous travel brands in China are hoping to attract the millions of travelers coming into the area celebrating the New Year by focusing on experiences rather than themed goods.
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