Shangri-La Targets Outbound Macau Travelers With New Service
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has opened a new toll-free telephone number for customers calling to make reservations from Macau.
Xiamen Still Needs 16,000 More Hotel Rooms
According to the Xiamen municipal government's recent report "Development Layout of Xiamen Travel Industry During the Eleventh 5-year Period", Xiamen will receive 31 million tourists by 2010, at an annual increase of 13%.
Jilin Province Plans RMB6 Billion Travel Investment
Jilin Province will strengthen their travel sector this year with a RMB6 million cash infusion.
New Starwood Hotels Planned For Cotai Strip
Starwood has reached an agreement with Las Vegas Sands Corporation to develop two hotels on the Cotai Strip development in Macao: The Sheraton Macao Hotel and The St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Macao.
Leung Lands With New Jing Guang Position
Joey Leung has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage at Jing Guang New World Hotel, Beijing.
Traditional Lion Dance Welcomes New Year
A traditional lion dance was held on the first day of Lunar New Year at the Novotel Atlantis Shanghai hotel lobby and all outlets. Patrice Larroque, general manager, Mu Hong Wei, deputy general manager, participated in the festivities.
Gaskin Appointed To New Shanghai Role
Radisson Plaza Xing Guo Hotel Shanghai has appointed Grant Gaskin as the hotel's new Managing Director.
Renaissance Wuhan Signs With Airline Loyalty Program
China Southern Airlines has added the Renaissance Wuhan Hotel to its Sky Pearl Club frequent flyer program.
Charitable Giving In Xiamen
Sofitel Plaza Xiamen recently celebrated the Chinese New Year with Xiamen Music Radio's for a special charity event. On Chinese Spring Festival Eve, the hosts from Xiamen Music Radio and staff from Sofitel Plaza Xiamen went to two poor families, giving their best wishes and gifts.
Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport's Expansion Approved
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport's expansion has just been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission.
Sichuan Scenic Spots Decrease Some Prices
Sichuan Provincial Price Bureau has announced that from May 1, three provincial scenic spots will decrease their fees for transportation.