China Southern Airlines Selling 500,000 E-Tickets Each Month
China Southern Airlines says in March 2006, it sold more than 600,000 tickets, generating more than US$41 million.
CNTA Issues New Contract For Outbound Travel
The China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) has announced a new contract draft for outbound travel.
New U.S. Visa Service Center In Beijing
Beijing's Chaoyang District Government has opened a new Visa Service Center located on Xiu Shui Dong Jie near the entrance to the Visa Section of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
The Chef's Reporting Line: Direct Or Indirect?
By Bernie Primack It is often a bone of contention for the Executive Chef–certainly in elite properties–to want his reporting line to go directly to the hotel GM. But in many cases the Food and Beverage Director is normally charged with the responsibility of overseeing things like the changing of seasonal menus, special guest chef […]
Domestic Airlines Increase Fuel Surcharge
Starting this week, airlines in China will increase the fuel surcharge for all domestic lines.
CAAC Will Open New Regional Route
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) says that a regional navigation route newly built by CAAC will be put into operation on April 13 and will serve as a new channel for flights between Europe and Asia.
Michelin Launches Travel Guides In China
Michelin Travel Guides has launched a new English/French travel book for China and a Chinese-language book for Chinese travelers to Europe.
China Plans To Build Four International Railways
A representative from the Western Development Office of the State Council says that China is planning to construct four international railways during the Eleventh Five-Year Period.
Inaugural Golf Tournament For Presidential Plaza
The Inaugural Golf Tournament of the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing was held at the Lang Fang Oriental University Golf Course on March 25, 2006. More than one hundred golfing enthusiasts from Fortune 500 companies and business associates of the hotel attended the prestigious event. Arthur Krieger, Executive V.P. of State Guest Friendship Hotel Management Company […]
World Of Accor Holds Press Conference
The World of Accor Expo 2006 press conference was recently held in Novotel Peace Beijing. Brian Deeson, Senior Vice President Accor Asia Pacific and CEO Accor Greater China and ZHANG Shangzhi, CEO of Ibis China took part in the conference.
Volvo China Open 2006 Arrives In Beijing
Volvo Event Management CEO, Mel Pyatt, was welcomed by Roland Steiner, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing, the Official Hotel of Volvo China Open 2006 on April 10, 2006.