Crowne Plaza Fudan Promotes Lu To DOSM
Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai has announced the promotion of Jessica Lu to director of sales and marketing at the hotel.
Wyndham Xiamen Hires Opening GM
Dominique Galperti has been appointed general manager for the soon-to-be-opened Wyndham Xiamen.
Jet Li helps Earthquake Victims At Shanghai Event
Actor and philanthropist Jet Li hosted 2008 the "One Foundation" Celebrity Charity Racing in Shanghai International Circuit on May 25 to raise the money for Sichuan earthquake victims. Howard Johnson Caida Plaza Shanghai provided the outdoor catering service and Ilja Poepper, hotel general manager, met with Li.
Sharp Decrease In Beijing MICE Market Business Following Earthquake
According to BTG International Travel & Tours, CYTS and CITS, as a result of the Sichuan Earthquake, Beijing's MICE business has sharply decreased and is expected to become almost stagnant until the beginning of October 2008.
Net Loss Widens For eLong.com's Chinese Internet Travel Business
Chinese Internet travel website eLong.com reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 and says net loss from continuing operations worsened year-on-year by RMB31.7 million to RMB32.6 million, driven primarily by a RMB28.3 million increase in unrealized foreign exchange losses and a RMB4.1 million decrease in interest income compared to […]
Kam Air Opens Route From Kabul To Urumqi
Kam Air, which is the first private airline in Afghanistan, launched a new international route from Afghanistan's capital Kabul to Urumqi on May 26.
Turkish Airlines Joins Presidential Beijing Hotel For Earthquake Relief
A fundraising event was held at The Presidential Beijing along with Turkish Airlines. During the event, students and teachers from Turkey Adana Olgunlasma Institute exhibited traditional Turkish court costumes together with staff from the hotel. Their works of silk handkerchiefs were auctioned among hotel guests and media friends. The Turkish Airline provided two return tickets […]
Oil Woes: Thirteen Hong Kong Airlines Increase Surcharge
Due to continuously rising oil prices, the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong has given formal approval to 13 airlines to maintain or increase surcharges on passenger transportation from June 1, 2008.
Inno-Tech Holdings Plans To Expand To 225 Budget Hotels Within Five Years
Inno-Tech Holdings Limited has announced that it had plans to launch a budget hotel brand "Young Executive Suite" in mainland China.
Shanghai Red Cross Gains Contribution From Hotel
The Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai donated CNY50,000 to the Shanghai Red Cross for the victims of the recent Sichuan earthquake disaster. Wang Chun Ling, vice-chairperson from the Red Cross of Huangpu District, accepted the contribution from Stephen J. Alexander, the hotel's general manager.
Suzhou Resort Holds Charity Event
Csland Resort & Spa Suzhou held a charitable event with Shining Playground Organization. Nearly 200 families and about 450 guests attended this event and raised CNY51300 for support to people in need in Suzhou.