Sino Express Acquires Wing On Travel's Technology Subsidiary

Sino Express Travel has entered into a formal agreement with International Travel Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wing On Travel, for Sino Express to acquire 100% of Guangzhou Travel Information Systems, a travel technology company.

Carnival Declares Dividend

Carnival Corporation's board of directors approved a quarterly dividend to holders of Carnival Corporation common stock and Carnival plc ordinary shares of US$0.25 per share.

Rice Fills Pudong Shangri-La GM Post

John Rice has been appointed general manager of Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai. An Australian national, Rice brings with him 17 years of international hotel experience, culled from his various postings in Hawaii, USA, China, Fiji and the Philippines.

Schmitt-Glaeser Moves To China

Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser has been appointed Executive Assistant Manager for Food & Beverage at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Orient-Express Hotels To Acquire Pansea Hotels Group

Orient-Express Hotels announced a major expansion of its business in South East Asia with the acquisition of the Pansea hotels group for approximately US$25 million. The transaction will be completed within the next 4 weeks, in advance of the high season which starts in August.

82 Hainan Scenic Spots Slash Ticket Prices

In a bid to attract more tourists to the area, Hainan's Provincial Pricing Bureau announced that the overall ticket price at 82 scenic spots in the province has been slashed by 32%.

Accor Supports Yanqing County Eco-Tourism With Plan China

As part of its commitment to sustainable development and humanitarian work, Accor's staff and suppliers are helping Plan China and the Yanqing County Government in their work to implement an eco-tourism programme, increasing family income for villagers in Yanqing and improving the living conditions of Yanqing people.