Basketball Player Visits Sanya
Hailed as the the "Next Yao Ming" by media, Chinese basketball player Li Jianlian was greeted by the Christiane D. Wasfy, general manager, and the Melissa Zhu, deputy general manager, when Li recently stayed at the Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa.
Banyan Tree Launches Private Villa Brand
Singapore-listed Banyan Tree Holdings has announced Banyan Tree Residences, a new luxury brand targeting top tier travelers and investors.
Fairmont To Develop Shanghai's Peace Hotel
China's Jin Jiang International Group and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have formed a joint venture company to renovate and reopen The Peace Hotel, a Shanghai landmark.
The Potala Palace Snow City Will Be Unveiled During May Day Holiday
The reconstruction of Tibet's three major cultural relics of the Potala Palace, Norbulingka and Sakya Kloster are reportedly going smoothly and the Snow City of the Potala Palace will be formally opened to the public during this year's May Day holiday.
British Airways Targets Young Flyers
British Airways is inviting young travelers to join an advisory board created to develop its brand and services in line with young people's thinking.
New GM For Holiday Inn Vista Shanghai
James Koratzopoulos has been appointed general manager of Holiday Inn Vista Shanghai.
Gloria Appoints Area General Manager For Hainan
Bernard Teo has been promoted to the position of area general manager – Hainan.
Asian Writers Meet At Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai
Famous writers from China and Korea were recently welcomed at the Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai. Posing for the picture are Shu Ting, Chinese writer; Gong Jiyoung, Korean writer; Christophe Lajus, general manager of Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai; and Wang Anyi, Chinese writer.
Breath Of Fresh Air At Hilton Beijing
The Hilton Beijing has officially launched a campaign to introduce smoke-free zones into public areas around the hotel.
Huatian Hotel Plans Property Acquisition
Hunan Huatian Hotel says it will acquire Hunan International Finance Building, a property that belongs to the Hunan Provincial Branch of the Bank of China and Hong Kong Yong Heng Company, for RMB230 million.
1107 Top Grade Hotels Under Construction In China
Liu Shijun, deputy director from the Management Division of China National Tourism Administration, has told local media that there are 1107 high star grade hotels currently under construction in China, of which 554 are five-star hotels.