Cornell's School Of Hotel Administration Appoints Academic Director
David Sherwyn has been appointed academic director of the Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.
Hilton Sanya Wins Development Award
Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa was awarded the "China Hotel Development of the Year", presented at the China Hotel Development and Financing Seminar in Beijing. The seminar was organised by Horwath Asia Pacific, Sonnenblick-Goldman and the China Tourist Hotels Association. The award recognised Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa's leadership and contribution to the hospitality industry […]
China Among Top Tourist Arrivals For South Africa By 2010
South Africa's top tourism minister believes that China will rank among the top three markets for tourist arrivals by 2010 as the African state moves to capture a greater share of the surging number of Chinese outbound tourists.
Guangxi Authorizes New Marketing Agent In Thailand
The Guangxi Provincial Tourism Bureau has signed a marketing agent agreement with Thailand Happy Tour Limited Company, authorizing the company to promote Guangxi's travel products in Thailand.
Hyatt Franchise Gets Higher Definition
Hyatt Corporation and LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation announced that LodgeNet has been selected as the exclusive provider of interactive TV and HDTV services for Global Hyatt's new upscale select service brand Hyatt Place.
Anhui Home To Largest Amusement Park In China
Wuhu, a large county in Anhui Province, will build the largest amusement park in mainland China along the Yangtze River.
Disney Plans Mainland Mooncake Assault
Disney is planning to seize a large part of the annual Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake market in China, a sector that has long been dominated at the high-end levels by multinational hotels.
Amadeus Launches Worldwide Calendar Display For Online Travel Agents
Amadeus is to launch an innovative solution for online travel agents in August, the Amadeus Master Pricer Calendar. This pioneering solution allows consumers to easily view a range of international flight and price options from multiple airlines in a calendar format.
Tibet Becomes Top Travel Destination For Chinese Tourists
The latest survey conducted by online travel service provider Ctrip.com shows that Tibet has become the premier travel destination for Chinese tourists after the launch of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
HKTB Launches UnionPay Discover Hong Kong Club
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and China UnionPay have launched the UnionPay Discover Hong Kong Club promotional program. The joint initiative is designed to encourage repeat visits and spending by Mainland visitors in Hong Kong.
Dongguan Will Build Largest 5-Star Hotel In China
Dongguan will soon have the largest five-star hotel in China.