How to stay safe during niche trips

Propelled by rising purchasing power and evolving tastes, more and more Chinese travelers are willing to visit niche destinations overseas, industry insiders said.

Niche places are unfamiliar destinations that nevertheless offer remarkable lifetime experiences, they said.

So, concerns over safety and security at such less-visited places are being addressed by the industry. How to guard against natural and man-made disasters - that's receiving prime attention.