By James Shillinglaw Shanghai – the very name evokes images of immense modernity, buildings touching the sky, and a center of commerce that is now one of the world’s great cities. Yet, Shanghai also has an ancient and colonial past; it was a city dominated by Western traders for a good part of the 20th century, at least until the Communist revolution swept capitalism aside — until today at least! I finally got a chance to visit this amazing metropolis last month on a 10-day travel agent fam trip organized by Imperial Tours.  » Read more »

CONTACT: Hilari Graff at Strategic Vision Tel: 914-881-9056/9020 hgraff@strategicvision.org IMPERIAL TOURS SETS 2010 ‘FAMILY TOUR’ DEPARTURE & PRICING FOR LUXURY ESCORTED GROUP PROGRAM IN CHINA SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 3, 2010) – Imperial Tours, the leading luxury tour operator based in China, has set the 2010 date and pricing for its annual escorted group Family Tour. Ideal for families (with young kids to teenagers), the 11-night Family Tour takes travelers to Beijing,  » Read more »

Imperial Tours is offering an eight night luxury Culinary Tour of China, covering Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Highlights include a white linen banquet atop a little known section of the Great Wall, an exclusive meal in the home of Chairman Mao's personal chef, a private cooking lesson given by the Executive Chef of the prestigious Whampoa Club, a traditional tea ceremony and tasting, a visit to one of China's largest seafood markets, amazing meals at world class restaurants,  » Read more »

reported by Maria Shollenbarger We know what you’re thinking: with flights and hotels just a click away, it’s never been easier to plan your own trip. But at the moment when your time and money matter more than ever, a trusted travel expert can take all the hassle out of travel planning-whether you’re looking to snag that seat on a sold-out flight, book that elusive corner room with a view,  » Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2009 Contact Hilari Graff at Strategic Vision Tel: +1 914-881-9056/9020 hgraff@strategicvision.org   Imperial Tours Launches a New Promotion Book a 2010 China Itinerary by September 15 and Enjoy 2009 prices SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 11, 2009) – For added luxury vacation value, Imperial Tours has launched a new promotion in which 2010 programs to China booked by Sept.  » Read more »