Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, has more than 200 independent business selling everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to fish, books, and clothes.
Hong Kong: Demonstrators Clash with Chinese Tourists as Cross Border Tensions Mount
Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and shoppers in one of Hong Kong's toniest shopping precincts on Sunday as angry locals took to the streets to protest the growing influx of mainland Chinese tourists.
Lunar New Year: Las Vegas Lays Out Red Carpet for Chinese Tourists
Las Vegas is laying out the red carpet for Chinese travelers with entertainment and special promotions during the Lunar New Year
Thailand: a Big Thumb’s Up for Koh Samui’s Fisherman’s Village!
Fisherman's Village in Koh Samui is a family friendly travel destination with restaurants, bars, shops, and small hotels - right on the beach at Bophut Bay.
Japan: Pro Active Concierge Leverages Facebook to Anticipate Guest Needs
A pro-active hotel concierge in Tokyo, Japan leverages social media website Facebook to help a guest find a shop where he can buy some cool Japanese style canvas shoes.
Hong Kong: Tourism Chief Blasts ‘Non-conventional’ Chinese Tourists
Hong Kong Tourism Board criticizes mainland tourists, saying they come to shop rather than patronize tourist attractions such as theme parks.
Bargaining in India: Top Tips on How Not to Get Cheated at Indian Bazaars
Bargaining rules rules vary from India to Hong Kong to Thailand. Offer about 50% less than the asking price. Be prepared to pay 75% to 80% of the asking price,
Hong Kong: 23rd Book Fair to Draw Hundreds of Thousands
Record crowds are expected at the 23rd Hong Kong Book Fair, which opens 18 July 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
China: Where to Save Money Shopping for Clothes in Guangzhou
Shopping for clothes in Guangzhou, China: give Shangxiajiu Street a miss unless you have very bad taste (or poor eye sight).
Hong Kong: Mobile Service Provider Targets (Well Heeled) Frequent Fliers
1010 has launched a flagship retail space in Kowloon complete with meetings facilities for members, who are frequent travelers.