Taiwanese Travel Agencies Come To Beijing
Twenty-one Taiwanese travel agencies last week came to Beijing to take part in the Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE) 2006 to promote their travel products. This is the first time that they have promoted their travel services on such a large scale.
Highsun Group Acquires Guangzhou President Hotel
Highsun Group has spent RMB283 million acquiring Guangzhou President Hotel, which is located in Tianhe District, the largest home appliance distribution center in Guangzhou.
Moscow Mayor Arrives In Chengdu
Patrick J. McDermott, General Manager of Sofitel Wanda Chengdu, warmly greets Yury Luzhkov, the Mayor of Moscow city upon his arrival in the city for meeting with his counterparts.
IAAPA Asian Expo 2006 Heads For Shanghai
IAAPA Asian Expo 2006, the amusement industry's largest gathering in Asia, will be held in Shanghai, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced.
Turkey To Join Succesful BITE Bandwagon
Focusing on Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, the Embassy of Turkey in China has indicated their intention of utlilising the exhibition space to showcase Turkey's interesting cultural insights and its unique Turkish delights during BITE at the Beijing Exhibition Centre.
Lingnan Group Launches Budget Hotel Brand
Attracted by the burgeoning budget hotel business in Guangdong, Guangzhou Lingnan International Group has launched a budget hotel brand of its own.
Las Vegas Sands Increases Macau Momentum
Las Vegas Sands Corp announced that it has now reached commercial terms with 200 premium retailers, who combined will bring 250 branded stores to the company's malls on the Cotai Strip in Macao.
Shangri-La Plans Tianjin Hotel
Kerry Properties Limited and the board of directors of Shangri-La have announced that they signed a contract on stock transfer and joint-investment for a construction project in Tianjin's Hedong District.
Sheraton Suzhou Plays Basketball For Charity
Executives from Sheraton Suzhou Hotel & Towers played a basketball competition with the children from Suzhou Blind & Deaf recently, and also provided financial assistance. Since 2002, Sheraton Suzhou Hotel & Towers has regularly organized this annual charity event, with all the proceeds benefiting this organization for deaf and blind children.
Film Director Graces Shanghai
Ang Lee, the internationally acclaimed movie director, was welcomed by Eugene Ong, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Shanghai, during the 9th Shanghai International Film Festival.
Orient-Express Hotels Sells Harry's Bar Ltd Stake
Orient-Express Hotels announced that it has sold its 49% interest in Harry's Bar Ltd in London to its partner, Mark Birley Holdings Ltd, for US$9.5 million.