Hospitality businesses need to implement a number of strategies so as to compete successfully in today’s tourism market. Among other tools, hoteliers can use information and communication technologies (ICTs) in order to attract more guests, ameliorate service quality, deliver exceptional guest...

Private consumption is a key component in the rebalancing of growth that China is seeking, and a challenging one. Not only for the 1.3 bn. Chinese citizens, but it could make an important contribution in addressing global imbalances. Understanding what drove the consumption share down to a mere...

China's economy slowed significantly in the first three quarters of 2012 and questions have been raised on a possible hard landing. While recent early indicators have shown signs of improvement in the most recent months, it is essential to understand what is driving this slowdown and how lasting...