Seibu To Sell Poorly Performing Hotels
Seibu Holdings Inc. is considering the sale of all of its unprofitable hotels and other resort facilities by next March, Seibu Holdings President Takashi Goto said.
Getting Truthful Hotel Info Online
By Danny Levinson With the increase in online hotel bookings comes a new responsibility from the hoteliers to realistically and truthfully present their hotel's attributes to consumers. I have been burned on a number of occasions by hotels who misrepresented themselves online.
Travel Agencies Combat East Star Travel Service
Seven travel agencies including China Youth Travel Service (CYTS) and Spring International Travel Service have formed an alliance once again to combat East Star Travel Service's special rates.
First Budget Hotel Opens In Gansu
Dunhuang Zhixing, which claims to be the first budget hotel brand in Gansu Province, has opened in Lanzhou, the province's capital city.
CWTC Plans Wholesale Online Air Ticketing
China World Trade Corporation announced a plan to launch an online store offering wholesale international air ticketing through its subsidiary New Generation Commercial Management Company in the third quarter of 2006.
Starwood Gets Hangzhou Hotel Management Rights
Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Zhejiang Haiwei have signed an agreement whereby Starwood will manage the Sheraton Hangzhou Hotel, Qianjiang.
Longines Attracts The Stars
Supermodel Chiling Lin was warmly welcomed by General Manager Michel Molliet during her recent visit to Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian for Longines press conference.
Actress Graces Shangri-La
Actress He Lin poses with Bernhard Wimmer, Resident Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, during a special occasion at the hotel.
Vogue Struts In Chengdu
Fashion magazine Vogue launched with a bang in Chengdu. Hosted by the Crowne Plaza Chengdu, Vogue held its celebrity filled modern seminar and cocktail party on the May 20 in the hotel.
Executive Chef Gets Post At Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Shenzhen has recently appointed Gabriele Montevecchio as the Executive Chef.
SAS Norwegian Chief Resigns
SAS said the head of its Norwegian airline arm, Petter Jansen, had due to disagreements over strategy. Deputy Chief Executive Johnny Skoglund will become acting chief executive of SAS Braathens from June 12, the Norwegian subsidiary said.