TEDA Travel Group has announced today that its acquisition of a 55% share in Teda Resort Alliance Development Company (TRAC) has been approved by the Commerce and Industry Department of the Tianjin Government. The Acquisition agreement was entered into in August of 2004.

The newly appointed Director of Food and Beverage, Torsten Pinter, comes to Swissotel Beijing from the Westin Chosun Busan.

Sofitel Boao has won a Golden Pillow Award and was ranked in second place for the Top 10 Most Popular Resorts in China. The hotel also earned the Best Public Image Award.

As part of InterContinental Hotels Group's China strategy, InterContinental Hotels Group has unveiled a China leadership team to drive the initiatives that will reinforce the Group's leadership position in China. Reporting to Chief Operating Officer, North Asia, Mr Edmond Ip, the newly formed team comprises five seasoned hospitality professionals with impeccable track records and expertise [...]

The week-long Chinese Labor Day holiday begins on May 1, and online travel company Yoee.com is launching a new airline seat reservation service to compete with rivals Ctrip and eLong.

Amara Chengdu has appointed Michael Lim as Director of Food and Beverage to refine the food and beverage products of the hotel. Prior to joining the Amara hotel, Michael has previously worked with Accor hotels in Malaysia and China.

Dr. Wolfgang Schussel, the chancellor of Austria was welcomed by Mr. Rene Schmitt, managing director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre on April 20 during Schussel's visit to Beijing.

Shangri-La's China World Hotel, Beijing has appointed Manfred Oehler as the hotel's new Executive Pastry Chef.

Mr. Oehler brings nearly twenty-six years of experience in five-star pastry kitchens all over the world, with a career spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Starting out as a Commis Patissier in his native Germany, Mr. Oehler worked [...]

Marriott International has signed a management agreement with Haicheng Investment Development Company to manage a 311-room Marriott hotel in Ningbo, China.

British Airways will launch new services from London Heathrow to Shanghai in China on June 1, 2005. British Airways' Shanghai plans have been boosted by the news that the British and Chinese governments have agreed to changes in travel visa rules which will make it easier for Chinese citizens to visit Britain.