Watts Gets New Sanya Role
As the newly appointed executive chef in Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, Hamish Watts is tasked with maintaining high standards.
Shangri-La Unveils New Traders Hotel For Beijing
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has just signed a management agreement with Beijing-based Super Shine Company to operate a new Traders Hotel on Xiaoyun Road in Beijing.
Boutique Hotel Apartment Opens In Hong Kong
The Putman, Hong Kong's newest boutique hotel apartment has officially opened.
Hanting Hotel Plans To Open Franchise Rights
Hanting Hotel says it will give more priority to franchises in its future expansion and will have franchise hotels account for about 10% of the company's total portfolio.
Radisson Plaza Hangzhou Recognized For Service
The Radisson Plaza Hotel Hangzhou was selected as one of Radisson Hotels & Resorts top-performing hotels and resorts for its prestigious annual President's Award, based on performance in 2006.
CNTA Continues To Straighten Out Travel Market
Shao Qiwei, director of the China National Tourism Administration, says that CNTA will initiate a special campaign to straighten out the travel market focusing on cracking down on "zero-fee" package tours which are hurting the industry.
Square Inn Signs New Guangdong Location
Enjoy Media has signed an exclusive hotel management contract with Southern Silver Resort & Beach to provide the Square Inn branding and hotel management services.
HKTB Lures Travelers With Shopping Festival
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will launch the 2007 Hong Kong Shopping Festival from June 30 to August 31 to tie in with the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
China Southern Cuts Fuel Surcharge
China Southern has decreased the fuel surcharge of flights between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Six Haikou Travel Agencies Lose Business Licenses
Having not passed their annual inspections for 2006, six travel agencies in Haikou, Hainan Province have had their business licenses revoked and another eight travel agencies has been suspended.
Marriott Plans Macau MICE Venture
A 968-room Marriott hotel will open in 2009 under a management agreement reached with East Asia-Televisao Por Satellite Limitada.