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April 25, 2017

More U.S. cities court Chinese travelers

  • They are projected to soon surpass travelers from the United Kingdom and Japan as the single largest overseas demographic.
  • By PHILIP MARCELO
    Associated Press

    BOSTON — Hotels offer congee and other Chinese staples for room service. Casinos train staff members on Chinese etiquette. Restaurants, tourist sights and shopping malls translate signs, menus and information booklets into Chinese.

    The American hospitality industry is stepping up efforts to make Chinese visitors feel more welcome, since they are projected to soon surpass travelers from the United Kingdom and Japan as the single largest overseas demographic.


     
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