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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

Macau

Macau’s YOHO Group invests $3.7M for food court at former Greek Mythology Casino site: report

Viviana Chan - March 4, 2026

Macau's YOHO Group commits $3.71 million for a food court incubator at the rebranded YOHO Gold Coast Hotel in Taipa.

Philippines

PAGCOR sets March 29th launch for nationwide bingo event

AGBrief Editorial - March 4, 2026

PAGCOR's March 29th linked bingo event connects nine Casino Filipino sites, offering players a shot at $51,785 in total tax-free prizes.

Philippines

PH central bank increases cash withdrawal limit before increased due diligence to $17K

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 4, 2026

The Philippines’ central bank has raised the cash withdrawal threshold that triggers enhanced due diligence from $8,560 to $17,120.

Philippines

IEC completes $102.6M first tranche of DigiPlus notes deal

Viviana Chan - March 3, 2026

IEC completes HK$800M first tranche of HK$1.6B DigiPlus convertible notes deal, with second tranche due within three months.

Malaysia

Genting Malaysia redesignates President Lee Choong Yan as Non-Executive Director

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 3, 2026

Genting Malaysia Berhad (GENM) has announced the redesignation of President and Executive Director Lee Choong Yan as a Non-Executive Director, effective from May 1st of this year.

Philippines

PhilWeb completes ownership change aimed at expanding its digital entertainment offerings

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 3, 2026

PhilWeb has finalized an ownership change intended to ‘further develop and expand its role as a digital entertainment infrastructure platform’.

South Korea

Jeju Dream Tower casino sales jump 44.3% year-on-year in February

Viviana Chan - March 3, 2026

Jeju Dream Tower February casino revenue jumps 44.3% yearly to $24.5 million on robust Chinese New Year tourism.

India

Legal action targets approvals for Delta Corp’s 112-meter casino cruise ship

Viviana Chan - March 3, 2026

Legal action moves forward against permissions granted for Delta Corp’s 112-meter offshore casino cruise ship in the Mandovi River.

Macau

Galaxy’s ‘rock-solid balance sheet’ positions investments to ‘bear fruit’ in FY26–27: CBRE

Viviana Chan - March 3, 2026

CBRE raises its price target on Galaxy, citing a 'rock-solid balance sheet' and heavy property investments set to bear fruit in FY26–27.

Australia

Veteran casino exec John Koster appointed as new CEO of The Star Sydney

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 3, 2026

The Star appoints former Caesars casino executive John Koster as new CEO of The Star Sydney.

Macau

Visa easing and liquidity underpin Macau’s medium-term recovery: Seaport

Viviana Chan - March 3, 2026

Liquidity conditions and easier money movement seen driving Macau gaming recovery toward 97 percent of 2019 levels by 2027.

Philippines

DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco purchases additional 1.4% of company’s shares

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 2, 2026

DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco has purchased 1.4 percent of the company’s shares due to ‘strong conviction in DigiPlus’ disciplined growth strategy’.

New Zealand

NZ Racing Integrity Board shifting into high gear ahead of new Online Casino Gambling Act

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 2, 2026

New Zealand’s Racing Integrity Board is stepping up its efforts as the country moves closer to enacting its new Online Casino Gambling Act.

Australia

Ainsworth says Austrian prosecutors seek court action in long-running probe

Viviana Chan - March 2, 2026

Ainsworth confirms Austrian prosecutors have filed a prosecution demand in court tied to its former CEO and majority shareholder Novomatic.

Macau

Macau January tourism flat year-on-year, overnight visitors fall 6.6%

Viviana Chan - March 2, 2026

Macau January arrivals flat at 3.65 million as overnight visits drop 6.6 percent while international markets post double-digit growth.

Macau

Macau March GGR growth expected to near 10% on post-holiday demand: analysts

Viviana Chan - March 2, 2026

CLSA forecasts Macau March GGR at $2.68 billion, up 9.7% year-on-year, supported by resilient post-holiday gaming demand.

Macau

Galaxy pushes for more hotel rooms to let events shape results beyond key holiday periods

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 2, 2026

Galaxy Entertainment Group is no longer relying on peak seasonal periods to achieve strong visitation and results, leveraging its events to offset typical downturn periods between holidays.

Australia

The Star says ability to continue is still a going concern after booking $77.4 M half-year loss

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 2, 2026

The Star Entertainment Group indicated on Monday that ‘there remains material uncertainty regarding the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern’, as it announced a AU$109.7 million ($77.44 million) loss for the fiscal half-year ending December 31st, 2025.

Macau

Macau issues travel alerts for Iran and Israel after bombings

AGBrief Editorial - March 2, 2026

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has issued a travel alert for both Iran and Israel, due to ‘security risks’ amongst the ongoing escalation in the Middle East.

Macau