Part B: An important partner in China

Starting the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Chinese delegation visit to the United Kingdom the Home Office has explained the new visa service aimed at making it wasier for Chinese visitors to the UK.

Chinese visitors inc. business/tourism will now be able to use the new single process for British visas. Also the Schengen visa has been created giving access to other EU countries.

The new visa service is a twenty-four-hour service for Chinese visitors and will be launched in late summer around August.

It is not only Chinese tourists but also wealth Chinese visiting the UK visiting Britain.

Roughly £18bn worth of business/commercial agreements/deals were signed and this comes after authorities in China complainted about the difficulties for Chinese people entering.

The Home Secretary Theresa May mentioned, "Chinese tourism in the UK is soaring".

Published by Go Frontiers (UK & China)

Chinese tourism in the UK made easier

Finally, George Osborne understands the need to make it easier for Chinese tourists to visit the UK. Chinese tourism in the UK is set to increase now that the visa process has been made easier.

 

Before the changes were made a Chinese tourist would need to buy two separate visas, one for Europe and one for the UK. It's not only the extra cost that puts the Chinese off but the need to open a recognised bank account and have the right amount for the bond.

 

In my friends case she needed two bank accounts and two bonds which took weeks to organise. After all the hassle she said, "Never again. If Britain doesn't make it easier for them to visit then she will holiday else where".

Published by: Gary Rice, Go Frontiers (UK & China)

Mystery Guest Programs using Chinese and British People

Before hiring a company to run your mystery guestprogram its worth concidering who your consumers are and what they spend.

If you understand the Chinese business culture and social habits you will discover that most Chinese families save 40% of their income.

China is a class society with the need to show their status by purchasing products luxury branded items and want to experience the high end shopping experience.

Our expertise iis n retail, fine dining, hotel, hospitality and tourism inc Chinese tourism in the UK and the Hospitality Services for the Wealthy Chinese visiting the UK (Chinese High Net Worth Individuls (HNWI))

We can your assess your business and check for the level of service the Chinese tourists expect.

For more information contact us on +44 (0)7809 154 467 or visit our website Go Frontiers (UK & China)

China Chatter : German hotel tells fellow customers to arive meals 60 minutes before the Chinese tourists arrive

Article published in China tells the story of a Chinese tour group travelling across Europe and their visit to Germany.

The tour group arrived at reception and one of the Chinese guests who spoke good German noticed a German sign saying, "Please attend all meals 60 minutes earlier before the Chinese arrive, because they are too noisy and they will eat all of the food".

This is similar to our (Go Fontiers) experiences and have seen this type of behaviour before from the Chinese tour groups first hand in China and can understand the German hotel trying to keep two sets of customers happy.

But when this happens in your hotel. What are you going to do?

Be ready and get prepared by attending our Chinese Tourism in the UK course

 

Posted by: Gary Rice, Chinese Business Culture Expert,
Director of Go Frontiers (UK and China) based in Derbyshire, UK.

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The Peak District - What are the Chinese talking about!!!

Well it looks like the Peak District may be getting some Chinese tourists after all. This morning Gary Rice the director of Go Frontiers had a tea and catch up with his Chinese business partner and its apparent that the Chinese are starting to talk about the Peak District.

 

Two recent news articles found on WeChat and in a Chinese newspaper discussed the areas in Peak District and the places to visit that reflect the things the Chinese like and can compare with their own history and culture.

 

It's good when one of business partner is Chinese and speaks fluent English and Mandarin; otherwise the articles would have been missed.

 

The question now is - Are you Ready for Chinese Tourism in your Area?

Our one day work shop will provide you with the right knowledge to help you tap in to the Chinese tourism market in your area. Chinese tourism in the UK is increasing due to China's middle class and their desire to travel to the UK.

 

The Chinese traditionally save 40% of their income and figures show that on average they spend £663 per transaction.

 

Through understanding the Chinese character, companies can focus on expanding in the Chinese tourist market and provide the service they expect.

 

The course will provide you with the right knowledge to maximise your competitive advantage through a combination of case studies and in-depth information in:-

• Characteristic's of the Chinese people
• Chinese Consumer Behaviour
• Hotel Accommodation for the Chinese
• Food & Drink
• Chinese Tour Groups: On the Move
• Retail and Restaurants
• Chinese Culture: Presenting & Receiving Things
• Managing the Chinese and protecting the environment

Go Frontiers has been working in China's hospitality and tourism industry since 2006.

All course are ran onsite giving attendees easier access to the course. To book your business on the course, email Gary Rice at garyrice@gofrontiers.co.uk or call 07809 154 467.

 

More information can be found at http://www.gofrontiers.co.uk/Chinese-Tourism-in-the-UK.php

Posted by: Gary Rice, Chinese Business Culture Expert,
Director of Go Frontiers (UK and China) based in Derbyshire, UK.
 

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Breakfast meeting with the Rt Hon Dame Margaret Beckett MP - Interfleet Technology

Gary Rice Director of Go Frontiers (UK & China) and DNCC Chamber meets with the Rt Hon Dame Margaret Beckett MP for business breakfast at Interfleet Technology, head office in Derby.

It was a great morning meeting Dame Margaret Mary Beckett MP and ery interesting hearing Margaret speak on the current issues in the DNCC areas.

More can be read here http://www.gofrontiers.co.uk/blog.php?varPgId=0002-breakfast-meeting-with-margaret-beckett

 

Go Frontiers (UK & China) helps companies to do business better with the Chinese, Chinese Tourism in the UK and Chinese Translation.

 

Visa rules eased out for Chinese Tourists. UK needs to Improve its Poor Customer Service | Go Frontiers (Chinese business culture)

Finally the UK government has eased the Visa rules out for Chinese Tourism in the UK (expatbriefing.com, 2013). The Chinese are cash rich and like travelling abroad especially to countries that are steeped in history or has fantastic scenery. Its great when the UK has both.

The Chinese also love buying branded luxury goods and will purchase as much as they can carry, especially if the goods are cheaper in the UK. Remember China is becoming expensive.

The next issue for the UK is our poor customer service. This needs to improve and fast, especially when the Chinese expect only the best service. 

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