Starwood To Manage New Zealand's First Westin
Starwood and Melview Viaduct Harbour Limited have confirmed that Auckland's waterfront precinct will become home to a 173-room Westin hotel, the first time the Westin brand has entered the New Zealand market.
Bollen Gets GM Nod In Hefei
Luc Bollen has been appointed General Manager of Hilton Hefei, where he will be responsible for bringing together the management team, and execute business development strategies in anticipation of the launch of Hilton Hefei later this year.
Ascott Plans Further Expansion In China
Ascott Group, one of the biggest service apartment groups in the Asia Pacific area, is now planning to further expand its business in China.
Chinese Travel Professionals Receive Switzerland Travel Expert Qualifications
After enduring strenuous training and examinations, 34 travel professionals from 14 travel agencies and incoming tour operators in Beijing have finally won the right to be known as Switzerland Travel Experts.
Train From Shanghai To Lhasa Will Leave Soon
Trains between Shanghai and Lhasa are likely to be launched during the October holiday this year.
New Alliance: Five Chinese Airlines Together Lower Costs
Leaders from the five domestic privately-run airlines have gathered in Chengdu to exchange views on the development of private airlines in China and to cooperate in the face of increasing oil prices and fierce market competition.
New GM For Beijing Marco Polo
Marco Polo Hotels has announced the appointment of Malcolm McLauchlan as General Manager of the Marco Polo Parkside Hotel in North Beijing.
Holiday Inn Debuts In Pattaya
InterContinental Hotels Group will open a new Holiday Inn Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand.
Hainan Airlines Invests RMB60 Million In Hotel Development
The fifth schedule of the construction of Kangle Garden HNA Resort Hainan, a five-star hotel project launched by Hainan Airlines, has begun.
Quanjude To Provide Roast Ducks For Beijing Olympics
Beijing's timeless restaurant brand Quanjude Roast Duck has inked a deal to offer its duck products at all the dining venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympic venues, athletes' villages and media centers.
Sabre Travel Network Reaches Global Agreement With Lufthansa
Sabre Travel Network and Lufthansa German Airline said they have renewed their full content distribution agreement with a new global deal.