Ozawa Hairan, the assistant manager of NEC China, is mainly responsible for the operation of the general affairs department of NEC China, as well as the company's planning for business trips and meetings.

Two leading research and consulting organizations for the Chinese tourism market, China Outbound Tourism Research Institute and Dragon Trail, signed a partnership agreement during China International Travel Mart held in Kunming.

Local media reports that the South Korean government is considering further loosening restrictions to its visa-free policy for Chinese tourists, in order to develop the country's tourism industry.

GreenTree Inn Hotel Management Group and eLong.com have jointly announced a strategic partnership.

China Eastern Airlines has entered into a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group for online ticket sales.

The Shantou government and Jetstar Asia Airways have announced that the airline will launch a direct air route from Singapore to Shantou, making it the first outbound airline to launch flights in Shantou Airport.

OCT Group has commenced construction of OCT Yunnan, an eco-tourism project in Yangzong Lake, Kunming, and the group's fifth tourism project outside of Shenzhen.

Four Points by Sheraton Taicang has appointed two key executives to its management team.

On his recent visit to China, U.S. President Barack Obama stayed at The St. Regis Beijing, where he was welcomed upon his arrival by Yngvar Stray, the newly appointed general manager of the hotel. This was the sixth time that The St. Regis Beijing had hosted a U.S. president.

The Grand Millenium Beijing recently held a party with the theme of 'An Evening With Grand Millennium Beijing' for the media and key clients.