China International Travel Mart 2008 will be held in Shanghai, from November 20 to November 23. With its nine-year history, what kind of help will CITM bring to Chinese tourism enterprises in this coming economic downturn? China's leading travel professionals give us their views. Read More >

Chinese airlines are quickly expanding their frequent flyer programs as they gain new international alliances and codeshare agreements, so it is necessary to understand how these programs have developed and where they will grow in the future. Read More >

Many hotel chains in China, both domestic and international offer loyalty schemes to their frequent stayers. We look at the typical characteristics of loyalty programs and show the benefits and perks of some the loyalty programs most commonly found in China. Read More >

For business travelers looking for serviced accommodation in Beijing, the choice is very wide. From up-market international groups, frequently associated with major hotel brands, through major brands specializing in serviced apartments, to the niche offerings of local developers — whether staying from one day to ten years — there is something for everyone. Read More >

Shanghai's executive hotel floors are a hassle-free place to stay, a haven from the frenetic commercial life of Shanghai, an office for the executive away from home base, or a home away from home. Read More >

For the hotel industry, southern China is a vast and diverse marketplace. From tropical Sanya with its resort hotels, through the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong with its long established and world renowned hotels, to Guangdong, China's manufacturing powerhouse, where new luxury hotels are opening almost every week and Xiamen on China's east coast; these hotels all have one thing in common — the desire to offer the ultimate in luxury and service through their presidential suites. Read More >

Traveling on business is stressful, even for the most seasoned road warrior and many a busy executive places a premium on an extra level of service and exclusivity to help mitigate the pressure — when flying, it's business class; in hotels, it’s the executive floor. Executive floors add an extra level of comfort and convenience to the already high standards of four and five-star hotels. Read More >

Hotel spas in Shanghai provide an ideal opportunity to escape from the pressures of urban life, to relax and to be refreshed in mind and body. Read More >

What do Singapore's leading statesmen, the head honcho from Harley-Davidson, a star basketball player, and Jackie Chan have in common? They have all stayed in presidential suites when visiting Shanghai. Read More >

Residents of Beijing and organizers of MICE events looking for relaxing venues do not have to travel far to find suitable resorts in and around Beijing. For both leisure and MICE events many of the guests come from the Beijing area itself and the majority from inside China. Read More >

Hotels donating part of their room revenue to relief funds; airlines re-assigning aircraft to flying relief workers to the disaster zone; hotel employees lining up to donate blood; these are just a few examples of how organizations and individuals in the hospitality and travel industry have responded to the earthquake disaster in Sichuan. Read More >

Serviced apartments are a popular option for travelers who need to spend more than a few days in a city, and for long-term residents who place a premium on convenience. Seen by some people as a compromise between hotel living and having a long-term residence, serviced apartments frequently have advantages over both. Read More >

By Paul Doyle
At the beginning of April I had the pleasure of spending three days in lush and luxurious surroundings of the Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa. I was there to be briefed on Hilton's plans for their operations in greater China. This was a major event with Hilton Sanya hosting over 50 corporate clients and over 90 Travel partners, and there were exhibits from 30 hotels from around the Hilton world. We were able to meet with over 30 representatives from Hilton, both corporate and from the Hilton properties in China to learn at how they are shaping their growth in China. Read More >

Where did the King and Queen of Spain stay when they visited Beijing? They stayed in the presidential suite of one of Beijing's best-known hotels. Presidential suites are the very pinnacles of hotel accommodation, both in the figurative sense as the height-of-luxury and for the fact that they are generally on the higher floors of the hotel. Read More >