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"Crack the China Code" Podcast - Rossella Pfundt

"Crack the China Code" Podcast - Rossella Pfundt
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Crack the China code is a podcast dedicated to helping European tourism-related business owners and European consumer product businesses to unlock the Chinese outbound tourism market and the Chinese eCommerce market. I am Rossella Pfundt, and I hold an MBA from the Fudan University in Shanghai, I have worked for more than a decade as a China market expert. I have helped a lot of businesses and associations in Europe to build up their successful- strategy for the Chinese market.In crack the China code I talk about the best strategies, latest insights, behind-the-scenes secrets, and mindset shifts to help you to set up your business with the most lucrative target audience for the European tourism-related industry and consumer product industry. Whether I talk about trends, strategies, case studies, or tips –in each episode I want you to gain practical and actionable information that you can implement immediately into your business in order to access the most lucrative market for European businesses. Realize that this market is available for you and you can unlock it so that you can increase your turnover massively!
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If your luxury tourism business in Europe is seeing record visitors — but turnover is flat — you’re not alone. The problem? You’re not attracting the right travelers. In this episode, I break down the exact segment most European boutique hotels, retailers, DMCs and service providers are still missing: Chinese Free Independent Luxury Travelers — the highest-spending visitors in Europe this summer 2025. In this episode, you’ll discover: What’s Really Happening This Summer 2025 in Eu...
In this episode, I break down the latest research and actionable advice for medium-sized, high-quality tourism-related businesses in Europe to make an informed strategic decision for 2025—should you start focusing on Chinese luxury travelers? With ongoing uncertainty in traditional markets like the U.S., now is the time to explore growth opportunities with Chinese outbound tourism. If you're unsure whether this is the right segment for your business, this episode is designed to g...
In this episode, I will break down indispensable insights for owners and managers of medium-sized, high-quality tourism-related businesses in Europe to thrive with the RETURN of Chinese luxury travelers in 2025. You might feel overwhelmed with mixed news about this market and are seeking straightforward insights to decide whether to focus on it and how to get started easily. This episode provides exactly that. Join me, alongside my guest Jay Munro Michell from the European Tourism Association...
Get ready to uncover essential insights as an owner or manager of a medium-sized, high-quality tourism-related business in Europe! In this episode, we explore the critical factors for thriving with the return of Chinese luxury travelers during the upcoming Golden Week travel period and beyond in 2024. The essential question is: Are Chinese luxury tourists returning to Europe in the fourth quarter of 2024 the right target segment you need to focus on? With a flood of varying news and informati...
In this episode, I will break down for you, as an owner or manager of a medium-sized high-quality tourism-related business in Europe, indispensable insights to thrive with the return of Chinese luxury travelers in Europe this summer travel period and beyond in 2024. The essential question is: Are Chinese luxury tourists returning to Europe in 2024? You hear so many different news and you feel a bit overwhelmed with all the information. Get straightforward market insights to take an informed d...
In this episode, Antoaneta Becker from the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) joins me to dive into essential insights for owners or managers of high-quality tourism-related businesses in Europe, aiming to thrive with the return of Chinese luxury travelers in Europe in 2024 and beyond. Is there a seasoned organization assisting European luxury tourism-related - businesses in tapping into the Chinese luxury visitor market? Throughout this episode, Antoaneta will provide detailed...
In this episode, I will break down for you, as an owner or manager of a medium-sized high-quality tourism-related business in Europe, indispensable insights to thrive with the RETURN of Chinese luxury Travelers in Europe this spring and beyond in 2024. The essential question is how is this market developing – you hear so many different news and you feel a bit overwhelmed with all the information. You are looking for straightforward market insights to take an informed decision if you sho...
In this episode, Jay Munro Michell from the European Tourism Association (ETOA) joins me to dive into essential insights for owners or managers of high-quality tourism-related businesses in Europe, aiming to thrive with the return of Chinese luxury travelers in Europe in 2024 and beyond. Is there a seasoned organization assisting European luxury tourism businesses in tapping into the Chinese luxury visitor market? Throughout this episode, Jay will provide detailed information to address...
In this episode, I will break down for you, as an owner or manager of a high-quality tourism-related business in Europe, indispensable insights to thrive with the RETURN of Chinese luxury Travelers in Europe in the new year 2024. Are Chinese travelers coming back to Europe in 2024 and how is the outlook? What is the impact of Chinese travelers coming back to Europe on your business success in 2024? Throughout this episode, I will provide you with in-depth insights to address these relevant qu...
Uncover in this episode the secret insights from the market research done by renowned research institutions like the European Travel Commission and Alipay mobile payment about these new travelers coming to Europe and discover how to use these latest insights to take your business to new heights during this ongoing winter season and beyond You may already be aware that the first wave of Chinese tourists has returned to Europe after China opened up for travel in January 2023. But you may not k...
Get ready to uncover the latest confidential market research knowledge from renowned consulting firms on the return of Chinese luxury travelers to Europe in 2023. You may already be aware that the first wave of Chinese tourists has graced Europe's shores since China opened its doors to travel in January 2023. But what you might not know are the top reasons drawing these travelers to Europe and the kind of experiences they seek. Equip yourself with these top-notch insights, poised for immediat...
In this episode, I will break down for you, as an owner or manager of a high-quality tourism-related business in Europe, all the relevant insights about the latest wave of Chinese outbound tourists returning to Europe in 2023. What is the impact of Chinese travelers being back in Europe for the Summer travel period on your business success? Is this segment primarily composed of one-time buyers, leading to a short-term increase in revenues, or do they have long-term relevance to your business ...
Get ready to uncover in this episode whether Chinese visitors who have returned to Europe since the May Holiday are the ideal target segment for your high-quality business. In this episode, we will explore whether this new wave of Chinese visitors demands your immediate attention in order to boost your revenue. Throughout this episode, I will provide you with in-depth insights to address these pertinent questions. Additionally, you can expect to gain the following invaluable knowledge: Uncove...
Uncover in this episode the latest insights on the first wave of Chinese outbound tourists returning to Europe in 2023. As a high-quality tourism-related business in Europe, you're seeking to increase revenue, offset rising energy costs, and decrease spending power among your customer base. You're looking for the right target segment, one that's ready to spend big on travel and shopping in Europe. But can the first wave of Chinese consumers be the right target segment for your business? You'r...
In this episode, I will break down for you an owner or manager of a high-quality tourism-related business in Europe all the relevant insights about the latest insights on the first wave of Chinese outbound tourists returning to Europe in 2023 As a high-end tourism business in Europe, your goal is to increase revenue and counterbalance the effects of rising energy costs and decreasing purchasing power among your customers. You're searching for a target market that is willing to spend big...
In this episode, I will uncover for you an owner or manager of a high-quality tourism-related business in Europe all the key insights – if Chinese consumers are the right target segment for your high-quality business in Europe to focus on in 2023. No matter whether you are a luxury hotel, high-quality department store, luxury retailer, jewelry store, or another premium tourism-related business, you are interested to focus on the right target segment to increase your business revenues in...
In this episode, I'll show you how you, as the owner of a high-quality European tourism-related business, can attract Chinese luxury consumers during the Chinese New Year Travel period in Europe and how this target market can increase your turnover during the low travel season in Europe. Regardless of whether you are a hotel, department store, luxury retailer, or another tourism-related business, you are aware that during the low travel season in Europe, there are fewer revenues for your co...
In this episode, I will break down for you what you as a European tourism-related business owner can expect from the Chinese outbound tourism market in 2023. You realize since mid-2022 there are a lot of news about the Covid policy in China and of course, this also has an impact on the Chinese outbound tourism market. -For many European businesses, it is unclear what to expect from the Chinese tourism market in the upcoming months. It is important for your business -To get clarity if you can ...
In this episode, I will uncover for you how you as a European tourism-related business owner can attract Chinese luxury visitors in Europe during the golden week and why this target segment can boost your turnover during the low travel season in Europe. You realize as a European tourism-related business that in the low travel season in Europe, there are fewer revenues for your business no matter if you are a hotel, a department store – a luxury retailer – or other tourism-related business. So...
In this episode, I will reveal to you how you as a European business owner can crack the code to reach and to sell Chinese luxury shoppers online so that you can unlock the financially most attractive market in the world. You realize as European luxury brands department stores or retailers that the Chinese outbound tourism market did unfortunately so far not bounced back from the COVID crisis. Right now, Chinese consumers are buying more luxury goods in China and not in Europe as before the p...