Miss World Arrives In Beijing For Olympics
Charlie Dang, area managing director for northern China of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and general manager of The Westin Beijing Financial Street, welcomed 2007 Miss World Zhang Zi Lin during her stay in the capital city for the Olympics.
Secretary Paulson Makes Beijing His Home For The Olympics
Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America Henry Paulson arrived at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang with his family recently for a trip for the Olympics. Daniel R. Aylmer, the hotel's general manager, welcomed the guests upon their arrival.
Report: Tourism Forecasts For China Benefit From Academic Participation
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management has released the second issue of the Hong Kong Tourism Forecasting Report reviewing forecasts of the demand for Hong Kong tourism from Mainland China and Taiwan.
Hutchison Whampoa Eyes New Hotel For Hong Kong
The Harbour Grand Hong Kong, Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts' new five-star hotel, is slated to open in spring 2009.
Le Meridien To Open New Hainan Resort Next Month
Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa says it now plans to open its doors in September 2008.
New Langham Boutique Hotel Planned For Shanghai
The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai is scheduled to open at the end of 2008.
Ctrip Reports Increased Online Travel Income, Expects Slower China Growth
Chinese Internet travel website Ctrip.com posted its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and said net revenues were CNY375 million, up 30% year-on-year, but the company only expects third quarter growth to be in the range of 15-20%.
Sofitel Macau Opens In Historic Area
The Sofitel Macau At Ponte16 has made its debut in the heart of Macau's historic waterfront precinct in the Inner Harbour of Macau's Pier 16, one of the oldest financial hubs in Macau.
Hainan Reopens Policy Of Travel Agency Approval
According to the Hainan Provincial Tourism Bureau, Hainan has decided to lift the ban on allowing those enterprises with qualifications to set up travel agencies in the province.
Kenya Airways Adds Flights To China
Kenya Airways has opened a Guangzhou-Bangkok-Nairobi route.
China Eastern, China Southern Increase Surcharges
Both China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines have increased their surcharges for the routes from mainland China to Hong Kong and Taiwan.