Kempinski Shenzhen Announces Executive Committee
Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen has prepared for its opening with the appointments of nine members of its Executive Committee.
HK Travel Agencies To Operate In Guangdong
The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong SAR have signed a Close Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Complementary Agreement III in an effort to expand the current CEPA arrangement.
Raffles Beijing Hotel Reopens
After nine months of refurbishment, Raffles Beijing Hotel has announced its reopening in Beijing.
Environmental Groups Call For Qinghai-Lhasa Railway Conservation
With the opening of the Qinghai-Lhasa railway line through the Tibetan Plateau, and the increased number of travelers who will visit the area as a result of it, WWF and TRAFFIC are calling for conservation measures to protect the world's largest and highest plateau.
InterContinental Establishes New Hospitality Training Academy In Shanghai
Two of Australia's leading hospitality education providers will soon be applying their expertise to the Asia Pacific region with the announcement that InterContinental Hotels Group has partnered with the William Angliss Institute and Box Hill Institute to create the InterContinental Hotels Group Academy in China.
Cendant Sells Its Travelport Subsidiary
Cendant has agreed to sell its travel distribution services subsidiary, Travelport, to an affiliate of The Blackstone Group.
Star Cruises Group Creates Budget Hotel
Star Cruises Group has announced the opening of its budget hotel brand My Inn in Hangzhou.
Jinjiang Hotels Group Aims To Be Among Top Global Brands
Chen Hao, CEO of Jinjiang Hotels Group, has told local media that as the top hotel group in Asia, they are planning to create a "brand family" in the coming 3-5 years.
Hong Kong Lai Sun Group Marches Into Mainland Market
Furama Hotels International Management, an affiliate of Hong Kong Lai Sun Group, has signed a hotel management cooperation agreement with Kunshan Zhongyuan Properties.
Priceline Enhances Its Airline Tickets Search Engine
Priceline.com announced enhancements to its proprietary search engine for airline tickets.
Marriott Will Open New Hotel In Chengdu
Marriott has joined hands with Chengdu's Wuhou District to open a new five-star hotel in Chengdu.