The Future Laboratory

Shanghai Airlines to launch direct route from Shanghai to Casablanca

Shanghai Airlines, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, is set to launch a direct route connecting Shanghai and Casablanca, Morocco, starting 19 January 2025.

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Travel & Hospitality

Chinese push

UAE – The government is planning to provide Chinese tourists with visas on arrival in a move to encourage spending.

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Retail

UK to become Europe’s leading luxury goods destination by 2018

The UK is expected to become Europe’s biggest luxury goods destination by 2018 ahead of Italy, France and Germany.

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Culture & Media

Fashion magazines release special editions for Chinese tourists

Fashion titles such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Condé Nast Traveller have released special editions of their magazines specifically for Chinese travellers.