The Sleeping Giant Awakens

The World Tourism Organization says it's inevitable: China will become the world's No. 1 travel destination by 2020. With SARS in check and a reputation as a safe destination, China is back in the economic forefront. According to an article in The Economist, China is “hailed as the business opportunity of the century…because it profoundly affects the fortunes of companies everywhere. Chinese-based manufacturers suck in imports and dictate global prices of everything from steel to