By Michelle Baran Luxury China operator Imperial Tours has launched a lower-priced product called China Escapades, which gives travelers a bit more freedom and flexibility. With demand for travel to China growing, there is demand for a less expensive alternative to Ultimate China, Imperial's hosted FIT product, said Guy Rubin, Imperial's founder and managing partner. "China Escapades affords greater flexibility to appeal to these distinct consumers who are more experienced,  » Read more »

By Peter Greenberg Raise your hand if this has ever happened to you: You book a trip to see one of the world's most iconic cultural sites, only to discover hundreds—even thousands—of other tourists had the same idea and are there on the exact same day, and at the same time. For most people, long lines and crushing crowds are just a part of the experience when visiting major attractions.  » Read more »

By Arnie Weissmann BEIJING — Many of the speakers here at the World Travel and Tourism Global Summit were salivating so heavily at the thought of the money to be made in China that it was best not to sit in the first few rows.  China appears to be the type of ground-floor opportunity that is irresistible. Over the course of the two-day summit, the case was made convincingly that the Chinese economy will overtake that of the U.S.  » Read more »

Michele Cook of Mansour Travel Company in Beverly Hills has relied on Imperial Tours for years. Her Clients have raved. So, in March, she decided to see what the fuss was all about – in person. China was a new frontier for me. I had confidently used Imperial Tours several times for my clients and now I was about to experience the company’s extensive knowledge and impeccable service firsthand. From my arrival at Beijing to my return from Shanghai,  » Read more »

By James Shillinglaw A sample tour of the city’s top attractions, accommodations and dining. A first visit to Beijing should take in well-known attractions but also provide a sense of the city as it exists today. That’s exactly what Imperial Tours, an upscale operator offering FIT and small-group programs, provides in its tour of the city, which in this case was during a three-day segment of a 10-day program that included stops in Xian,  » Read more »