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Dumplings & Dynasties The James Beard Foundation Celebrates the Evolution of Modern Chinese Cuisine with Annual Gala Dinner/Auction and Two-Day Conference. New York, NY (November 18, 2008) – The James Beard Foundation celebrated the evolution of modern Chinese cuisine last Thursday at Dumplings & Dynasties, a gala dinner and fundraising auction. The exceptional banquet of […]

Guy Rubin, Imperial Tours, Beijing There’s no danger of being taken advantage of by the more pernicious elements of China’s tourism machine when you’re travelling with Imperial Tours: no dining in government-run restaurants; no shopping in sub-par state-run souvenir stores (most companies’ guides get kickbacks for steering travellers to them). That’s because all of Rubin’s […]

Imperial Tours Opens European Office and Expands U.S. Office San Francisco, Calif. – Imperial Tours announces the opening of its first European office in Frankfurt, Germany. This office will be headed by Marlis Leo and staffed by Nicole Grundler and Benjamin Ceccarelli. Ms. Leo and her team will be responsible for sales and marketing of […]

An Interview with Prince Pu Ren, Younger Brother of the Last Emperor of China China travel news, hotel and restaurant updates, Imperial Tours company notes, and an interview with Pu Ren, younger brother of Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China. Dear Guy, In this issue you will learn: What Pu Ren, the Last Emperor’s […]

Dear Guy, From our founding, Imperial Tours’ Monthly Group Tours and FITs have challenged the notion that there are no sophisticated venues in China. Seven years later, it is widely accepted that China boasts some of the world’s most avant-garde architecture, restaurants and contemporary art. Now, Imperial Tours is challenging the presumption that China provides […]