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That will add eight kilometres to the current 30-kilometre Maglev link between Pudong International Airport and the city's eastern edge, chief Expo planner Wu Zhiqiang was quoted as saying in Tuesday's Shanghai Daily. The terminus will be in the heart of the Expo site along the shore of the Huangpu river just south of the city centre, he said. The US$1.2 billion (HK$9.36 billion) Maglev uses a powerful magnetic field to suspend trains slightly above the rails. Built with German technology, trains reach a speed of 430km per hour during the eight-minute trip. |
Shanghai plans to extend the world's only commercially operating high-speed magnetic levitation (Maglev) line as part of preparations for hosting the 2010 World Expo.|
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eLong has announced its 80% acquisition of Ray Time, a marketing and hospitality planning service provider for China's best hotels.|
China Southern Airlines is increasing its Boeing 777 service between Australia and China from five per week to a daily service from this Thursday, December 2. |
China World Trade Corp To Invest US$30 Million Into Online Hotel Booking And Air Ticketing Companies
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China World Trade Corporation has announced that it has received a US$30 million financial commitment from Cornell Capital Partners, L.P. The flexibility and control through the capital structure will enable China World Trade Corporation to access capital on favorable terms. |
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Cathay Pacific Airways has launched a special “Visit Beijing Now” promotion to celebrate the airline's upcoming daily service between Hong Kong and Beijing from 1 December 2004.|
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is to add two new towers of hotel rooms, serviced apartments and offices to the existing 502-room Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao in China's Shandong province. The new addition, expected to open late 2007, designed by Hong Kong-based architect Wong and Tung International Limited, will feature a 16-floor deluxe tower of 190 large guestrooms and 16 serviced apartments, and a 31-floor apartment/office tower with 80 serviced apartments and 22,700 square-metre office spaces. |
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The proceeds were generated from Yale University Charity Concert in June and will be used to support medical insurance for underprivileged children in China. |
Mr. Charles Abbott (left), General Manager of The St. Regis Shanghai and Mr. Xu Lian Xi (right), Deputy General Manager of The St. Regis Shanghai presented a RMB 10,800 check to Irene Hui (middle), President of Friends of Hope, a charity organization in Shanghai.|
“We are delighted to be joining with the Hong Kong SAR Government to bring guests from Hong Kong and around the world such a unique quality family entertainment experience. Over the past four years since the announcement of this project, we have been working closely with the Hong Kong SAR Government to make Hong Kong Disneyland a success, and we are grateful for their tremendous support in helping us deliver the magic even earlier than expected,” said Don Robinson, Hong Kong Disneyland Group Managing Director. “The announcement of opening day for Hong Kong Disneyland marks a key milestone for the development of Hong Kong tourism and the economy as a whole,” said Henry Tang, Financial Secretary, Hong Kong SAR Government. Tang said that Hong Kong Disneyland's opening would be a “driving force for tourism growth for Hong Kong, and family tourism development in particular,” noting that this year's tourist arrivals are estimated to reach over 21 million, a rise of 37% over last year. The Financial Secretary also highlighted that the whole economy will continue to benefit from the Hong Kong Disneyland project tremendously. “The project has already created 11,400 jobs during construction. Another 18,000 jobs are expected to be created in phases by opening. In the first 40 years after opening, Hong Kong Disneyland is forecast to bring about a huge economic benefit of $148 billion to Hong Kong as a whole,” said Mr. Tang. Noting that the project will be completed less than six years since its commencement five years ago in late 1999, the Financial Secretary said, “Never has a Disneyland been built so fast, achieving the same quality as other Disney theme parks and resorts.” The project will also be completed within budget. The Financial Secretary said that Government would continue to render full support for a most successful opening. Families visiting the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will be taken on a magical journey through three themed lands, a charming Main Street U.S.A and two Disney-style hotels. “Hong Kong Disneyland is designed for guests to leave the real world and enter one of fantasy, imagination and adventure,” said Wing Chao, Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific Development, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Executive Vice President, Master Planning, Architecture and Design, Walt Disney Imagineering. “When the guests first enter the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, they will notice immediately the lush landscape, colorful signage, and decorative light fixtures. With the classic Disneyland design, combined with fun and exciting attractions created specifically for Hong Kong, guests from all around Asia will experience the unique Disney brand of entertainment, creating memories that will last a lifetime.” Captivating Featured Attractions Revealed - Jungle River Cruise and Festival of the Lion King In addition to the opening day announcement, Hong Kong Disneyland executives revealed two of the many featured attractions expected to enthrall thousands of guests on a daily basis: Jungle River Cruise and Festivals of the Lion King. Disney Imagineers, Tom Morris, Vice President and Executive Producer in charge of Hong Kong Disneyland and Skip Lange, Vice President, Executive Production Designer in charge of Jungle River Cruise, revealed the conceptual renderings and storyboards of this adventurous journey through an African jungle that will be part of the exotic Adventureland experience. An expansive river in the heart of Adventureland is set to become a spectacular centerpiece and the perfect setting for Jungle River Cruise. Guests will depart on exploration boats for an exotic journey along the waterways of some of the world's most hidden regions. Mystery and intrigue lurk around every bend as the riverboats travel a winding route filled with fascinating sights, sounds, surprises and fun. An intrepid boat skipper will guide guests on a journey through busy river rafts; elephants, frolicking in water; quaking temple ruins; invading gorillas; erupting geysers and some very mischievous hippos. “Hong Kong Disneyland's Jungle River Cruise brings more of the adventure ‘on board' and allows guests to get closer to the action as they navigate through this intriguing jungle,” said Morris. “We have added new features and surprises to this attraction to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests in Hong Kong.” Hong Kong Disneyland will also present Festival of the Lion King, a joyous and high energy spectacle created through song, dance, puppetry, specialty performances and evocative imagery. Ten years after its release, Disney's The Lion King still holds the hearts and minds of audiences around the world. This animated masterpiece, which has become one of the most popular of all Disney classics, is now being brought to life in a unique Broadway-style theatrical spectacle created especially for Hong Kong Disneyland. The audience is in the middle of the show as a troupe of tribal performers arrives and transforms the Theatre in the Wild into a colorful festival setting. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap! The entire savanna comes to life as the music soars. This is “Festival of the Lion King” – Disney storytelling at its best in a kingdom brimming with fun, wonder and adventure. “Festival of The Lion King” will be unlike anything our guests have ever experienced in Hong Kong and will be the first Broadway-style production to be staged in Hong Kong on a permanent basis. The show will allow families to join with their circle of loved ones while marveling at this breathtaking spectacle and timeless story, miraculously brought to life by a cast of over dynamic 20 performers,” said Laurie Jordan, Vice President of Entertainment for Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland Admission Pricing Guests will be able to immerse themselves in this magical Hong Kong Disneyland experience with an admission price of HK$295 per adult during the week and HK$350 on weekends and peak days. Children's tickets (aged between three and 11 years) will be priced at HK$210 during the week and HK$250 on weekends and peak holidays. Senior citizens tickets (over the age of 65) can enjoy the Disney experience at a special rate of HK$170 during the week and HK$200 on weekends and peak days. Children under the age of three are free. Peak days will include Hong Kong public holidays, summer school holidays (i.e. July and August) and the Golden Weeks (1st week in May and October every year). “We believe that the ticket prices for Hong Kong Disneyland represent excellent value for our guests who can enjoy a full day of adventure including an array of attractions, world-class hotels accommodations along with special dining and our unique evening firework spectacular. Our extensive research validated that our target customers understand Disney is a premium brand offering unique experiences not currently available in the market. When we open in less than a year, we look forward to welcoming guests of all ages, and from around the region to a great family vacation destination and to a world of fantasy, imagination and adventure, said Roy Tan Hardy, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Hong Kong Disneyland. |
Disney and the Hong Kong SAR Government announced today that Hong Kong Disneyland will welcome its first guests, earlier than originally projected, on Monday 12 September, 2005. The world-class theme park and resort, located on Lantau Island, will be Disney's first theme park in China offering magical experiences for the entire family ranging from Broadway-style shows and signature Disney attractions to vibrant fireworks and parades.|
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Pavilion Hotel and Property Management Ltd was just formally launched in Shenzhen. The new company is a hotel management company which is a subsidiary of Shenzhen Chang Cheng Real Estate (Group) Company.|
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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is to open a new hotel in Shenzhen, China end 2007. Shangri-La Futian, Shenzhen is one of the 25 additional hotels the group will open through 2007, to complement the current portfolio of 17 mainland China hotels, including the existing 553-room Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen.
