Schmed Takes New Roles In Chengdu

Carlo Schmed has been named both the new general manager of the InterContinental Hotel Chengdu and area general manager of the Century City Complex.

Korean Air Expands In Chinese Market

Korean Air will greatly expand in the Chinese market and strengthen its cooperation with Chinese aviation enterprises in the 2008 Olympic Year.

First Chinese Tour Group To America In June

Zhang Xiqin, vice director of China National Tourism Administration, says that the first Chinese tour group under the new Approved Destination Status regime is expected to travel to the U.S. in June.

Beijing's Sanlitun Home To Swire's New Hotel

Swire Properties is planning to open its newest hotel, The Opposite House, in the summer of 2008 in Beijing's Sanlitun area.

Accor Adds New Hotels In Vietnam

Accor announced its largest expansion in Vietnam with the launch of its upscale Pullman and mid-scale Mercure brands, and the expansion of its well-established Novotel brand.

Starwood Promotes Nardini To New Hainan Hotel Position

Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Claudio Nardini as area managing director for Hainan Island.

Hotel Signing Ceremony Held For New Beijing Pullman

Beijing Hinge's Real Estate Company recently signed a management contract for the Pullman (Beijing) E-Park Hotel, which will be opening before the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Lv Baoming, the chairman and president of Hinge's, and Zhou Zhijie, the owner's representative, met with Accor's management during the signing ceremony.

Tao Announces Beijing Concert

Taiwanese singer-songwriter David Tao held his press conference at Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center, and he was welcomed by Eric Piatti, general manager of the Swissotel Beijing.

CAAC Begins To Accept Foreign Aircraft Temporary Flight Applications

The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China has begun to formally accept temporary flight applications for foreign airlines for the period of the 2008 Olympic Games and the Paralympics.

CNTA Requests Tourism Enterprises Better Respect Olympic Slogan

The China National Tourism Administration issued a notice that requests all levels of tourism departments to respect and protect Olympic intellectual property when using national tourism promotion themes and slogans for 2008.

Jinling Forms Strategic Hotel Alliance with Regal

Jinling Hotels & Resorts has formed a strategic alliance with Regal Hotels International for joint cooperation involving various departments and resources of both companies.