Alhambra, CA (March 28, 2013) – Ritz Tours, the industry’s leader in escorted tours to China, has once again defined a new model for quality tours – shopping excursions will no longer be mandatory for guests, and all guests can have the recourse of a full shopping refund if they are unhappy with any purchase.

While some travelers enjoy shopping, others may not. The newly crafted Ritz Tours Shopping Policy clearly states that shopping is optional and purchases are refundable.  Guests who do not wish to shop will have the choice to opt-out on shopping excursions.  For shopping enthusiasts, plenty of time will be allocated at the end of the sightseeing activities and/or on free days to visit the pre-designated stores that are verified by Ritz Tours for best shopping experience.  Guests will also benefit from the return policy and will have confidence that they will get their money back if they are dissatisfied with their purchases.

Max Chew, Vice President of Ritz Tours explained, “We want our clients to have a peace of mind knowing that they will never be coerced into making unnecessary purchases at grossly inflated prices, that they have the option to opt out of shopping stops that we usually arrange at end of the sightseeing day or during free days, and that all guests can choose to rest at their own leisure in the comforts of their hotels instead of shopping.” He further emphasized, “We are empowering our clients in this decision making process on the ground, knowing that there have been rampant abuses on the shopping experience in cheap and dubious China tour packages that are getting more and more prevalent in the U.S. marketplace today.”

He added, “Ritz Tours has decided on new ways to meet the needs of our every client. We want to stand apart with this new shopping policy in the interest of the consumers in order that they will have nothing but quality time spent in China for themselves.”

The Ritz Tours Shopping Policy is not only ground-breaking in its suitability but also in its guarantee that all the guests’ needs are fulfilled at the end of the tour.  It provides guests a choice to participate in shopping excursions with the convenience of being escorted to quality pre-approved shopping locations, and the assurance that all guests will be pleased with their purchases.  There will no longer be any buyer’s remorse by following a simple return procedure.  In order to process an immediate full refund, guests on Ritz Tours’ China program can provide a receipt along with the merchandise to the tour guide before the end of the tour in China; or mail the unused merchandise back to the merchant with the proper receipt and in its original packaging within 14 days upon returning to the United States. The refund process will be completed by the merchant within 2 weeks after receiving the returned merchandise.

For more information about the Ritz Tours Shopping Policy, please call 1-888-345-7489 or visit www.RitzTours.com

 March 11, 2013 (Alhambra, CA) - For $3,700 or less traveler can now venture to the African continent to take on wild safari excursions with the escorted tour giant Ritz Tours headquartered in Alhambra, California.

Alhambra, CA  – China’s foremost vibrant city of Chongqing has appointed Ritz Tours USA, Inc., an industry titan with exquisitely planned escorted tours to China, as the Chongqing Tourism Marketing Center on the West Coast of U.S.A. in Los Angeles this year.

The new establishment of the Chongqing Tourism Marketing Center in Los Angeles is deemed by the municipality government as a proactive effort to raise its international recognition and awareness of the many world-class tourism infrastructures it has to offer to American visitors. According to Hunter Wang, Deputy Director of Chongqing Tourism, “The Center shall take on the role of building tourism business relationships between the city and United States, facilitating tourism, culture and educational exchanges, and the dissemination of information on the various unique tourism assets in Chongqing.”

Long touted as a major port-of-call and the starting point for cruises along the famous Yangtze River, Chongqing has also become famous for its many attractions and nationally rated scenic spots. In addition to the breathtaking views of the Three Gorges along the Yangtze River, visitors can venture to explore the karst formations of Xueyu Cave, the ancient Dazu Rock Carvings that date back to early Tang Dynasty almost 2000 years ago, the Ghost City of Fengdu County, the famous Chongqing Hot Springs, and many other natural and historical wonders. 

Martin Chan, the President of Ritz Tours USA, Inc., highlighted, “We are honored that Ritz Tours has been chosen as the representative to undertake the task of promoting Chongqing. While we have been successful in communicating the beauty and excitement of this city and the Yangtze River cruise to our clients, the challenge now it to generate an even greater excitement through various trade and media collaborations to build more fans for Chongqing and to provide potential visitors with the knowledge of the many leisure options available.” 

The new Chongqing Tourism Marketing Center will be located at 208 South First Street, 2^nd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91801, telephone 1-626-677-3405, fax 1-626-281-0117.

 You will now have only about two weeks till end of February 2013 to take advantage of the early booking discounts to SAVE BIG when you plan for your vacations by Ritz Tours.

Save up to $400 per couple when you book for your trips before March 1, 2013. Get your cash discount of $200 per person when you book any of the Premiere Tour series, $100 off per person for the Deluxe Tour series or the Asia Tour Series.

Call 1-888-345-7489 to inquire about these discounts, or book direct online to get your automatic discount when you check out for payment.