Speciale Gets Executive Sous Chef Nod
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai has welcomed Giovanni Speciale as it's newly appointed Ececutive Sous Chef. His most recent posting was at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok where he was the Italian Chef for five years at its award-winning Italian restaurant, Biscotti.
Chris Patten Returns To China
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai recently welcomed the former governor of Hong Kong and EU Commissioner, Chris Patten, during his recent stay in Shanghai. Patten met with Hotel Manager, Franco Io, as he arrived.
Jack Binion Joins Wynn Resorts
Wynn Resorts announced that Jack Binion, one of America's leading gaming executives and developers, has been appointed Chairman of Wynn International, acting as the senior executive for the company's Asian operations and development.
Beijing To Pick Hotels For Olympic Games
According to the Beijing Hospitality Industry Service Quality Standard and Assessment which went into effect on August 1, Beijing will select qualified hotels from 4000 non-star grade hotels across the city and have them serve the 2008 Olympics along with the over 600 star-grade hotels in the city.
Starwood To Manage New Zhejiang Hotel
Starwood and Wenzhou Jinxiu Hotel Investment Company have signed an agreement whereby Starwood will manage the Sheraton Wenzhou Hotel in the Zhejiang province of China.
China Southern Opens New Travel Routes
China Southern has announced new additions to its extensive flight network, including new daily service to Lhasa, Tibet.
Synergy Required For Travel Destination Development
By John Hendrie Synergism is an abused word, much like networking, but it captures the essence of what must prevail to have dynamic business success in your travel destination.
Ministry of Railway Guarantees Ticket Supply To Tibet
A representative from China's Ministry of Railway says that the Ministry is taking three measures to decrease the shortage of train tickets for the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
Air Macau Will Expand Lines To Europe In Two Years
Fei Hongjun, general manager of Air Macau, told local media that his company will complete their network coverage in Asia in the next two years and will open lines to Europe afterwards.
Expedia Announces Bookings Through Sabre Travel Network
Expedia announced the activation of its long-term technology partnership with Sabre Travel Network as Expedia.com and Expedia Corporate Travel began processing reservations through the Sabre global distribution system.
Qatar Aiways Chooses Jalal
Ish Jalal has been appointed as the Shanghai-based Area Manager for Southern China of Qatar Airways.