Cleared for Takeoff

The Chinese are now the largest group of travelers on planet earth. They do more trips and generate more international travel dollars than anyone else. All across Asia travel is booming as a newly wealthy middle class is buying plane tickets, visiting resorts, demanding a new level of luxury and living, learning and sometimes just lunching abroad.

How will this massive travel flow change Asia?  What do cities like London, Dubai or New York need to do in order to cash in? And will this trend hurt or help smaller countries and indigenous cultures? Buckle up because we have the answers and it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

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