My Inn Plans New Suzhou Industrial Park Budget Hotel
My Inn, an affiliate of Star Cruises, announced that they have signed a ooperation agreement with Suzhou Industrial Park to launch a budget chain hotel there with a series of services, including travel information technology, training center, call center and travel agency.
Xianglu Grand Hotel Opens In Xiamen
The Xianglu Grand Hotel in Xiamen, one of the largest hotels in China, has officially opened.
Continental Says Its Planned China Route Better Than Rivals
Continental Airlines says that its application to serve the largest U.S.-China market without nonstop service should be approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation because the airline has made the best case for the New York/Newark-Shanghai route award.
China Eastern Airlines Executives Arrested
The China Business News reports that executives from China Eastern Airlines have been detained in a probe into alleged bribe-taking.
Berendsen Appointed Hotel Manager For Beijing's New Westin
Rick Berendsen is the new Hotel Manager for The Westin Beijing, Financial Street.
Jin's Inn Opens New Nantong Hotel
Jin's Inn Heping Bridge Nantong celebrated its grand opening on August 28th, 2006. Local officials and guetss witnessed the ribbon-cutting ceremony that heralded the ope ning of this new landmark hotel.
Rural Travel Becomes New Growth Point For Chinese Tourism Industry
Shao Weiqi, director of China National Tourism Administration, disclosed at the Rural Travel International Forum 2006 that rural scenic spots in China receive more than 300 million tourists and achieve over RMB40 billion income each year.
Zhengzhou Scenic Spots Lose Their Licenses
The Zhengzhou Municipal Tourism Bureau has revoked the operation licenses of three scenic spots in Zhengzhou for poor facilities, inadequate management and for not participating in the 2005 annual inspection.
Hong Kong Disneyland Fails To Reach Goal
Hong Kong Disneyland has received more than 5 million visitors since its opening in September last year, short of its scheduled goal of 5.6 million visitors.
HK Budget Airline Starts Taking Reservations
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, which is 100% owned by Hong Kong investors, will begin its first non-stop flights from Hong Kong to London Gatwick on October 25 and this week started taking reservations.
Ng To Manage Shangri-La's Loyalty Marketing
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has appointed Wee Kee Ng as Director, loyalty and partner marketing.