Southwest China Works Towards Travel Zone

Six provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in southwest China have announced plans to eliminate barriers in trans-regional travel and to build a green travel area.

China Southern Sees E-Ticket Sales Increase

China Southern Airlines, which says it was the first airline in China to sell an Internet e-ticket in 2000, says its Internet ticket sales so far in 2006 have skyrocketed.

Equatorial Guinea Delegation Tours Beijing

Beijing Marriott Hotel West recently welcomed the President of Equatorial Guinea, H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who came to Beijing to participate in the Beijing Summit and Third Ministerial Conference of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Hotel General Manager Boyd Barker greeted H.E. T.Obiang upon his arrival.

Henan Province To Build Scenic Spot

The Huaxian County Government of Henan Province says the county will invest nearly RMB300 million to construct the Wagangzhai Cultural and Historic Spot.

Pillsbury Couple Plan US$15 Million Hospitality Donation

Leland and Mary Pillsbury have announced plans to donate US$15 million to the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in what will be the largest single gift ever made to the school and one of the largest ever in hospitality education.

Pavilion Honored With HR Award

The Pavilion Hotel, Shenzhen was recently listed as "One of the China's Best Employers, 2006" in The 3rd National Human Resource Management Ceremony. It is the first from the hotel industry to win the award, and other winners include Ping An Insurance, Hongta Group, and Sina.com.

World Travel Market Launches Responsible Tourism Day

The World Travel Market has launched Responsible Tourism Day on September 27, with the UNWTO as its major partner, focusing on practical action by the industry and other stakeholders in this critically important area.