LA INC. Launches Destination Review Training In China

From June 2007, The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau, China Office will offer the Destination Review training for travel agencies in Beijing in order to specifically introduce the tourism resource of  Los Angeles to Chinese tourists.

Beijing's Capital Hotel Upgraded To Five Stars

The Capital Hotel in Beijing recently held its Inauguration Ceremony & Cocktail Party to celebrate the hotels new five-star status. About 300 people attended the function including government officials from the tourism administration, trade associations, State Council organzations, hoteliers, trade partners and media supporters.

Staff Welcome Children's Day

Representatives from Jiuzhai Paradise Resort & Convention Center, such as Eddy Li, hotel manager, and Kathy Song, recently visited local Tibetan primary schools and donated RMB1000 per school and celebrated the Children's Day with the teachers and students on June 1, 2007.

Making Xiamen Into A Business Meeting Destination

With a close proximity geographically and culturally with Taiwan, Xiamen is growing in stature as a destination for meetings and conferences. Originally from Taiwan himself, Daniel Cheng is general manager of the Xianglu Grand Hotel, Xiamen and is focused on growing the region into a new business travel destination.

Qantas Airways To Increase Flights To Shanghai

Qantas Airways has announced plans to add one more weekly round-trip flight between Shanghai and Sydney from August this year and add two non-stop flights from Shanghai to Melbourne each week starting March 2008.

Tibet Showcases New Travel Theme

Tibet Autonomous Region has recently launched a new travel theme of "The Roof Of The World, Mysterious Tibet" to promote the region's tourism development.