Beijing Targets Travel Agencies In Olympic Preparations
Beijing has decided to further regulate its travel market order to welcome the 2008 Olympic Games.
Hongkong Airlines Launches Line Between Hebei, Hong Kong
Hongkong Airlines have formally entered the aviation market of Hebei province with the launch of Shijiangzhuang-Hong Kong line.
Carbon Emissions Program Unveiled For Cathay Pacific Airways
Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Philip Chen says that the airline is developing a carbon offset scheme that will allow the airline to "neutralize" a percentage of its carbon emissions by investing in projects in the Pearl River Delta that will help improve the environment.
Singapore Airlines Launches Mobile Info Service
Singapore Airlines is requesting customers to provide their mobile phone contact at the time of reservation, and asking travel agents to ensure that this information is sent through to the airline as part of the process of making reservations for clients.
Kempinski Xi'an Chooses New GM
Yoland Perras has been selected as the general manager of the Kempinski Hotel Xi'an, which will open soon.
Sanya Hotel Receives Bank Support
The Sanya branch of Bank of China says it will provide a bank loan of RMB580 million to Jinmao Sanya Travel Service Company, a subsidiary of China Jinmao Group, for the firm to develop its second hotel in Sanya's Yalong Bay.
JAL Launches Credit Card With Pudong Development Bank
Japan Airline International and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank have jointly launched a co-branded credit card for business travelers and family travelers shuttling between China and Japan.
Zhejiang Travel Agency Breaks "Zero Basic Salary" System
Zhejiang International Holiday Travel Service says it will break the industry's "zero basic salary" tradition for tour guides and pay the guide guides a basic salary based on their experience and qualification.
German Investor Begins Travel Project Construction In Dalian
The construction of Dalian Laiyin Hai'an Resort, the largest travel project invested by Germany's Pibo Project Investment Company, has begun in Dalian.
Chan Shifts To New Kempinski Position
Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya has appointed Collin Chan to the position of director of sales and marketing.
Houghton Named New JW Marriott GM In Shanghai
Andrew Houghton has been appointed the new general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai and Marriott Executive Apartments at Tomorrow Square.