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Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt

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Founder and Director of COTRI China Outbound Tourism Institute. He first visited the People’s Republic of China in 1978. From 1991-1999, he owned Inbound Tour Operator China-Europe.

LATEST ARTICLES FROM AUTHOR

Deep Dive

VUCA times having a polarizing effect in Mainland China

Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt - August 29, 2022

Elsewhere

Climate change bigger than Covid

Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt - December 17, 2021

News

Wolfgang G. Arlt: China neighbors seen as first port of 2021 call

Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt - December 18, 2020

LATEST NEWS

Thailand

Thailand vote secures PM Anutin’s leadership, keeps casino legalization off the table

Viviana Chan - March 19, 2026

Anutin Charnvirakul to continue as Thailand's Prime Minister, signaling continued resistance to casino legalization in the country.

Macau

MGM China announces $171M final dividend amid record 2025 results

Viviana Chan - March 19, 2026

MGM China declares $171 million dividend payout after revenue, EBITDA and market share reached new highs in 2025.

Macau

Large-scale former casino spaces in Macau attract redevelopment interest

Viviana Chan - March 19, 2026

Investor interest grows in Macau’s former satellite casino sites as large vacant spaces offer redevelopment opportunities for tourism and local businesses.

Philippines

PhilWeb, Okada Manila to launch “Okada Play” online gaming platform

Viviana Chan - March 19, 2026

PhilWeb and Okada Manila partner to launch new online gaming platform Okada Play to scale the operator's digital gaming presence.

Macau

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lower Macau hotel occupancy, increase inflation: economist

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 19, 2026

A top economist says that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could cause a rise in inflation in Macau and have a negative impact on hotel occupancy rates.

India

Delta Corp faces $188M GST notices from Goa authorities for FY22-23

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2026

Delta Corp hit with $188 million GST notices for FY22–23 as Goa authorities dispute tax basis on gross bet value versus gaming revenue.

Macau

Macau Chief Executive again pushes diversification away from gaming for next 5-year plan

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2026

Macau’s Chief Executive has doubled down on the SAR’s need to diversify its gaming-dependent economy, as the government elaborates its third five-year plan, covering 2026-2030.

Japan

Japan sees record tourism in February, at 3.46M, despite 45% drop in Chinese visitation

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2026

Japan saw record visitation in February, rising by 6.4 percent yearly to 3.46 million, despite a significant drop in Chinese visitation.

Macau

MGM China enters steadier phase, delivering stable cash flow to parent: Fitch

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2026

MGM China shifts to stable growth phase with rising share and steady cash flow contributions to parent, supported by new long-term branding deal: Fitch.

Philippines

PH House approves bill to abolish travel tax for Filipinos going abroad

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2026

Philippines House approves bill to abolish travel tax imposed on Filipinos and long-term citizens traveling abroad.

Australia

Crown Melbourne cutting 200 jobs to support “long-term sustainability”: reports

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2026

Crown Resorts is cutting 200 jobs at its Melbourne property in order to support its “long-term sustainability”.

Hong Kong

HKJC signs MOU with Guangzhou tourism bureau ahead of October Conghua races

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2026

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has signed an MOU with the Guangzhou tourism bureau ahead of the launch of horse races in October.

South East Asia

GTI Gaming & IPG International ink exclusive distribution deal for the APAC region

AGBrief Editorial - March 17, 2026

GTI Gaming, the Italian developer of advanced casino management and RFID technology solutions, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with IPG International to expand the reach of its smart casino systems across Asia-Pacific and emerging gaming markets.

Australia

Bally’s says it will support The Star turnaround in Asia-Pacific market

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Bally's confident in The Star's turnaround based upon the company's track record in revamping underperforming businesses.

Macau

Macau March MTD GGR holds firm at $87.4M per day: UBS

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Macau March month-to-date GGR tracks solid at $87.4 million per day, UBS says forecasting continued year-on-year growth.

Macau

Melco reveals REM ultra-luxury hotel to replace Countdown Hotel at City of Dreams

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Melco reveals REM boutique luxury hotel at City of Dreams Macau, replacing the Countdown Hotel, with 150 ultra-luxury suites targeting premium guests.

Singapore

Singapore February tourism boosted by CNY holiday to 1.5M visitors, with Chinese visitation up 61%

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 17, 2026

The Chinese New Year holiday significantly boosted Singapore's February tourism, with arrivals up 9 percent to 1.5 million and Chinese visitation surging by 61 percent to 432K.

Philippines

Philippine agencies deepen coordination to tackle illegal online gambling networks

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Philippine agencies strengthen coordination to combat illegal online gambling networks through digital forensics, website blocking and joint investigations.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka eyes gaming sector to enhance tourism and regional appeal

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Sri Lanka promotes gaming sector growth to support tourism recovery and investment, leveraging Colombo’s emerging role as a regional gaming hub.

Macau

Macau gaming sector monthly wages rise 4.2% to $3,480 in December 2025

Viviana Chan - March 16, 2026

Macau gaming sector wages rose 4.2 percent year-on-year to $3,480 in December 2025, as employment in the industry edged up to more than 53,000 workers.