Banco Nacional Ultramarino and Planet Payment announced an agreement to provide innovative processing solutions to meet the needs of the dynamic Macau market. Read More >

Venere.com has found a Chinese partner and is expanding into China's Internet travel booking sector. Read More >

China International Travel Service Head Office has entered a new cooperation with online payment service provide PayPal, which enables customers of CITS to use their personal PayPal account, debit card, bank card or credit card to fulfill travel-related payments. Read More >

Triton Distribution Systems has announced the latest release of Red Dragon Express to provide travel agencies around the world with access to Chinese airlines, tours, cruises, and hotels. Read More >

China Southern Airlines has announced a new agreement with Guangdong Airport Management Corporation and TravelSky Technology Limited for a new joint venture company focused on departure service called Guangzhou Airport Airspan Information Technology Company Limited. Read More >

Triton Distribution Systems has inked an agreement with Destination Travel International in China. Read More >

Hitachi Elevator Engineering Company (Hong Kong) Limited, Hitachi's subsidiary for the sales, installation, maintenance and face-lifting of elevators in Hong Kong SAR, has announced plans to deliver 40 elevators to the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel ,which was just opened in Macao on August 28. Read More >

Gilchrist & Soames, a luxury hotel products supplier, is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on a voluntary recall of hotel products made in China. Read More >

HES Global Hospitality Executive Search has opened an office in Beijing to service the hospitality sector in China's capital city. Read More >

With one year to go before the Beijing Olympic Games, China Netcom has announced plans to launch a broadband Olympic hotel service. Read More >

Airlines companies have increased their fuel surcharges recently, which has resulted in a markup of airfare for some lines outside of mainland China, including those to Hong Kong and Macao. Read More >

SYSCO Corporation, North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor, announced that its subsidiary for personal care amenities and other hotel operating supplies, Guest Supply, LLC, has acquired Austin Tatum, a personal care amenity company headquartered in Hong Kong. Read More >

The British Airways Speedbird Club, a dedicated trade website, has been launched in China to provide travel agents with round-the-clock access to all the information they need about British Airways. Read More >

Air China has launched interline electronic ticketing capabilities with All Nippon Airways, allowing both parties to sell and exchange the other party's e-tickets. Read More >

Air China has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its MultiScan Hazard Detection System along with a broad range of avionics for 25 Boeing 737NG and 24 Airbus A320/A321 aircraft. Read More >