China’s ‘weaponization’ of travel mirrors US strategy, says hospitality veteran

China’s ‘weaponization’ of travel mirrors US strategy, says hospitality veteran


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Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, discusses how the China‑Japan rift is impacting travel and hospitality between the two countries, noting that China’s “weaponization” of tourism mirrors U.S. tactics. He also talks about the group’s milestone with the launch of its 100th property.



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