Hainan Hotels Face Empty Rooms
The sharp decrease of tourists following the May Day holiday has put all star-grade hotels in Hainan Province on alert.
Japan Publishes Tourism White Paper To Attract Chinese Travelers
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has published a 2006 Tourism White Pook, urging concerned departments to develop more travel routes to attract tourists from China.
China And Taiwan Agree On More Flights
China's General Administration of Civil Aviation (CAAC) announced that the mainland-based Cross-Strait Aviation Transport Exchange Council and the Taipei Airlines Association had agreed on the framework of chartered flights for festivals and special occasions.
Holland America Line Honored For Whale Conservation Program
Holland America Line's "Avoiding Whale Strikes" program and the cruise company's leadership and commitment to the conservation of whales have been recognized by America's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA's Fisheries Service) with a Conservation Partnership Award, part of a newly established Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards Program.
Asia Luxury Travel Market Launches In China
Serge Dive and David Hammond, the founders of ILTM, have joined forces with Reed Travel Exhibitions to launch an Asian version of ILTM, Asia Luxury Travel Market.
Australia And New Zealand Open Doors To Chinese Travelers
The China National Travel Administration (CNTA) says that from August 1, 2006, Australia and New Zealand travel will be opened to all Chinese citizens in mainland China.
Nevada Tourism Officials Eye China
The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) will lead its annual tourism-building mission in China this week to present details about Nevada's resort hotels, aerial sightseeing, entertainment, adventure, cultural sites and other visitor attractions.
Hong Kong Ocean Park Receives New Development Loan
Hong Kong Ocean Park has signed a HK$5.55 billion loan contract with 25 banks in Hong Kong to raise funds for one of its new development plans which will start at the end of this year.
Hilton Beijing Makes HR Manager Appointment
Emma Ma has been appointed Human Resources Manager at Hilton Beijing. Born in Beijing and raised in Xi'an, Ma has been working in hotel industry for near 10 years.
Hyatt Conducts Eighth Annual Drive For Life
Reflecting its commitment to community outreach and volunteer efforts, Hyatt's 124 properties in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean will sponsor its eighth annual blood drive, Drive for Life, between June 19th and July 14th.
TripAdvisor Survey: Hurricane Predictions Won't Faze American Travelers
According to a recent TripAdvisor survey of more than 3,000 travelers worldwide, 89% of travelers said their vacation plans have not been affected by predictions for another unusually American active hurricane season in 2006.