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Affichage des articles du septembre, 2025
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  Hotel Investments in Mauritius: A Shanghai Lao Ban's Insider Tips for Chinese Brothers Eyeing Paradise Profits in 2025 Ni hao, lao di xiong (old brothers)! I'm Chen Hao, a Shanghai-based lao ban who's been wheeling and dealing in overseas real estate for 18 years. Started with a small factory exporting silk ties, now I scout beachfront goldmines from Bali to the Maldives. Mauritius? Ah, that Indian Ocean pearl—white sands, rum punches, and hotels popping like fireworks on Chinese New Year. Back in 2015, I dipped my toes in with a villa flip in Grand Baie; sold it for 30% gain. Fast-forward to September 2025: With China's economy steadying and folks craving sunny escapes, Mauritius is calling louder than ever. Our Belt and Road ties make it a natural hub—Chinese tourists flooded in 29% more last year, and hotel revenues are sizzling at 16.45 million USD, up 4.48% yearly through 2029. But it's not all piña coladas; tariffs, regs, and cyclones can bite. As a fellow ...

Hotel Food in China: Big Chances for Overseas F&B Brands (My Opnion)

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  Hotel Food in China: Big Chances for Overseas F&B Brands – Here’s How to Grab Them! 2025  Ni hao, lao peng you (old friends)! I’m Jon Wang , a Shanghai lao ban running F&B at a busy five-star hotel near the Bund. For 15 years, I’ve watched foreign brands like Starbucks and Shake Shack turn our hotel lobbies into goldmines. Started with a small tea stall in my hometown, now I handle banquets for 500 guests, mixing dim sum with Italian pasta. In September 2025, China’s hotel scene is heating up like a wok on high flame—domestic travel is back, with 6 billion trips last year and more coming. Overseas F&B brands, if you’re eyeing our market, it’s a feast waiting. China’s hotel biz is set to hit 41 billion USD this year, growing 7% yearly to 58 billion by 2030. But it’s the food part that’s sizzling: Hotels are pushing eats hard as guests watch wallets, with catering sales up a bit in summer. Think plant-based burgers in Beijing or craft beers in Guangzhou—your Weste...