Universal Travel Group Opens 10 New Chinese Franchises
Universal Travel Group, which through its wholly owned subsidiary Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company operates as a China-based aviation services company, says that during the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, the company added 10 new franchise airplane ticket sales offices to their sales network.
China World Trade Corporation Sells 30.6% Ownership Of Travel Subsidiary
China World Trade Corporation has signed a sale agreement that will result in the company transferring 30.6% ownership of New Generation Commercial Management Limited, one of the company's subsidiaries, to Wisdom Plus Limited for a total of US$4 million cash by July 29, 2007.
ANA Plans Its First Chinese Visa Gold Card
All Nippon Airways will become the first non-Chinese airline to issue a credit card in China on October 18.
New Hospitality Group Plans Asian Hotel Brands
Two industry veterans have now addressed this need for a new vision of luxury hospitality as they have plans to introduce two new hotel and resort brands in Asia.
Four Points Takes UNICEF Challenge In Shenzhen
Thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region are set to benefit from Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen's latest fundraising event where vital funds were raised for UNICEF immunisation projects in the Asia Pacific region. The UNICEF Check Out for Children program, which encourages guests to make a US$1 donation to UNICEF immunisation projects as […]
Portman Holdings Gets Fresh Face In China
Alex Chui has been recently appointed Manging Director for Portman Holding's activities in China.
The Slippery Slope Of Pay For Performance Programs
By John Hendrie Naturally, we want to incentivize our hospitality managers, push for results, and drive for the numbers. The bottom line is how we evaluate performance, what pleases our stockholders, and, theoretically, encourages our stakeholders. But a "pay for performance" scheme is not always the best way to encourage results in the hotel industry.
Portman Plans New Shanghai Development
Portman Holdings announced the formation of a joint-venture to develop Jian Ye Li in Shanghai.
CSA Tour Ends Travel Agency Business
Following the closure of CSA International Travel Service in July, China Southern Airlines Tour has now also ended its travel agency service in Guangzhou.
Beijing Earned RMB3.6 Billion During National Day Holiday
Statistics from the Beijing Tourism and Holiday Office show during this year's National Day Holiday, Beijing earned RMB3.6 billion from domestic travel, an increase of 8.6% compared with the same period last year.
RFID Tour Guide Serves Jiuhuashan Mountain
Jiuhuashan Mountain Scenic Spot, one of the four major Buddhist mountains in China, has launched an RFID-enabled electronic tour guide service supplied by Shanghai Zhenzhuo Electronics Technology Company.