Push to traveler's checks

GUANGZHOU: American Express, the world leader in traveler's checks, is joining forces with Chinese travel agencies.

"Traveler's checks have gained some popularity in China. However, they are not as popular as they should be simply because not many Chinese are familiar with them," said Diannie Tsai, vice-president and general manager of American Express's global traveler's checks and prepaid services division, Greater China.

"American Express has partnered with China International Travel Service for promotional purposes and is seeking opportunities to forge cooperation with other travel or overseas educational agencies," she said, adding that those who travel or study abroad and travel agencies are its target consumers.