Star Cruises Group has announced the opening of its budget hotel brand My Inn in Hangzhou.

Chen Hao, CEO of Jinjiang Hotels Group, has told local media that as the top hotel group in Asia, they are planning to create a "brand family" in the coming 3-5 years.

Furama Hotels International Management, an affiliate of Hong Kong Lai Sun Group, has signed a hotel management cooperation agreement with Kunshan Zhongyuan Properties.

Priceline.com announced enhancements to its proprietary search engine for airline tickets.

Marriott has joined hands with Chengdu's Wuhou District to open a new five-star hotel in Chengdu.

SkyTeam alliance signed a Global Airline Alliance Adherence Agreement (GAAAA) with China Southern Airlines indicating that the Chinese carrier is on track for official alliance membership.

Kempinski Hotels Group has signed a contract with Huizhou Dijing Group to launch a new Kempinski hotel in Huizhou in Guangdong Province.

Ticket prices for the Qinghai-Tibet Railway have been announced for the train from Beijing to Lhasa.

China Eastern Airlines said it has finalized an agreement to buy 30 Airbus A320 aircraft for US$1.73 billion.

Travelocity Business announced that Lockheed Martin Corporation has signed a five-year agreement to use Travelocity Business as its global corporate travel management provider.