In China, Valentine’s Day is all about designer handbags, not true love

The Qixi festival stems from a simple romantic tale, but luxury brands have made it their own

Taking a closer look at the millennial generation as a new category of diamond buyers. Report

Jewelry remains one of the top three preferences among all consumers when it comes to giving or receiving gifts, ranking third in the US and first in China and India. Millennials represent a significant opportunity for the diamond industry. A new generation of consumers—the millennials—represents a compelling opportunity for the diamond industry, says the sixth … Read more

Younger millennials and affluent travelers fuel 20 percent growth in Chinese outbound travelers, says report

The sustained growth in the number of Chinese international travelers presents huge opportunities for the global tourism industry, reveals the Hotels.com Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM) 2015. According to the latest major annual study from Hotels.com, tech-savvy, younger and more affluent Chinese form a substantial part of the 20 percent growth in outbound mainland Chinese … Read more