China Eastern Airlines has launched an online check-in service for domestic flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport.

Beijing Tourism Administration plans to reward travel agencies that invite foreign travel service providers and journalists to come on study tours to Beijing by offering them free hotel rooms and free admission to scenic spots such as the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

The U.S.-based Continental Airlines has launched a non-stop service between New York and Shanghai.

Balachandran G.Pilliai has been appointed as the new general manager of the Crowne Plaza Lake Malaren Shanghai.

Accor has announced the appointment of Klaus D. Gottschalk as the general manager of Pullman Shanghai Skyway, the first Pullman hotel in Shanghai.

Adam Chang is the new general manager of the Xiamen Seaview Resort, which is due to open in May 2009.

Li Min has been appointed as director of sales and marketing at Sheraton Huizhou Beach Resort.

The China Import and Export Fair has long been part of Guangzhou's economic image. CIEF has not only influenced exhibitors, but has also boosted the development of the MICE sector in Guangzhou.

Around 100 guests from various corporate segments, travel agencies, MICE organizers and the media industry attended the recent 'Get Closer' gathering party at the 434 room Pullman Beijing South.

Sheraton Sanya Resort recently hosted its annual Thank You Party and activities in appreciation for the continuous cooperation and support from all its clients. More than 170 clients from Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou as well as Hainan gathered together and enjoyed half-day of teambuilding activities.