Paul Dowling
Paul Dowling
ahead beijing business concerns events exciting gearing great hope information national operators policy potential region regional stimulate thereby tourism understanding useful year
Overall, we see the year ahead as one with great potential. The tourism infrastructure is growing, and the region is gearing up for events such as the Beijing 2008 Olympics. We hope that national tourism organizations, policy makers, tourism operators and regional merchants will find this information useful in better understanding travelers' concerns and thereby stimulate even more business for this most exciting part of the world.
chasing competition continue developing margins market
Competition is the big issue. It's developing into a hyper-competitive market and everyone is chasing market share. Margins will continue to be squeezed.
ignorance industry reality reflect
Travelers' perceptions do not always reflect the reality of a situation, and ignorance is costing the industry billions.