France Celebrates Beijing-Style Bastille Day
Beijing's Presidential Plaza Hotel recently catered for 1,200 guests at the French Embassy to celebrate France's National Bastille Day. The cocktail party was held both indoors and in the Embassy's gardens. Guests wined and dined on crusty French bread, delightful hors d'oeuvres and a stunning array of salads and meat accompaniments.
Starwood Signs Two New Chinese Four Points
Starwood Hotels & Resorts continues its aggressive expansion in China with the signing of two new hotels, the Four Points by Sheraton Tianjin, Zhongshan and the Four Points by Sheraton Hangzhou, Binjiang.
HKTB Starts Mobile Host Traveler Service
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has officially launched the Hong Kong Mobile Host service for travelers to the region.
Nan Fei Mobile 2006 Showcases South Africa's Tourism Potential
The interactive Nan Fei Mobile 2006 roadshow kicks off this August, starting in Beijing, showcasing the unique South African travel experiences in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu before proceeding to Hong Kong.
Starwood Names Ouimet Hotel Group President
Steven J. Heyer, Chief Executive Officer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced that the company has named Matt Ouimet as President, Hotel Group.
HES Global Appoints New Team Members
HES Global Hospitality Executive Search has announced the appointments of two new team members to focus on the firm's China activities.
Tibet Received Nearly 600,000 Tourists In The First Half Year
In the first six months of 2006, Tibet received 591,200 inbound and domestic tourists, and made a total travel income of RMB516 million.
Sichuan Airlines Launches New Line To Lhasa
Sichuan Airlines has launched a business line from Chongqing to Lhasa that offers one more choice for passengers who will visit Tibet.
Capital Airport Starts Red-Eye Flights
Shenzhen Airlines will open the first red-eye flight at Beijing's Capital Airport starting August 11.
Chicago Hotel Workers Gear up for Strike Negotiations
UNITE HERE Local 1 announced that negotiations for Chicago downtown union hotels and key O'Hare hotels began on July 25. Contracts covering 7,000 workers at 26 hotels with nearly 17,000 rooms will expire on August 31, 2006 at midnight.
Cathay Chooses Cheng For Corporate Communication Post
Dane Cheng is starting his new responsibilities as General Manager Corporate Communication at Cathay Pacific Airways at the beginning of August 2006.